NEUTRALS

Grizzle Gray

#636562

RGB 99, 101, 98 · HSL 100°, 2%, 39% · CMYK 2, 0, 3, 60

Grizzle Gray is #636562 in HEX — rgb(99, 101, 98), hsl(100°, 2%, 39%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 3%, 60%).

Grizzle Gray pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 100°, 2%, 39%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#636562

RGB99, 101, 98

HSL100°, 2%, 39%

HSV100°, 3%, 40%

CMYK2, 0, 3, 60

Decimal6514018

CSS RGBrgb(99, 101, 98)

CSS HSLhsl(100, 2%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Grizzle Gray SW7068

Exact match

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 1 · #626664

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 1.1 · #646462

Hallman-Lindsay

Tornado Wind 584

ΔE 1.2 · #60635F

Benjamin Moore

City CSP-60

ΔE 1.2 · #636564

Valspar

Sable Evening 5006-2C

ΔE 1.2 · #636560

Dulux

Teahouse SN4G6

ΔE 1.6 · #666966

Dunn-Edwards

Pointed Rock DE6363

ΔE 2 · #646767

Vista Paint

Gropius Gray C-1462

ΔE 2.2 · #63615D

Behr

Cordite HDC-MD-28

ΔE 2.4 · #606666

Kilz

Graphic Gray RM180

ΔE 2.8 · #6B6866

PPG

Armory 1009-6

ΔE 3 · #6A6B65

RAL

Mouse Grey 7005

ΔE 4.1 · #646B63

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 5.5 · #66665A

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 6.3 · #535654

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 10.9 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral blue undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#636562

#646165

Analogous

#656561

#636562

#616562

Triadic

#636562

#616365

#656163

Split-Complementary

#636562

#626165

#656165

Tetradic

#636562

#616565

#646165

#656261

Monochromatic

#171716

#3D3E3C

#636562

#898C87

#AFB2AE

Rectangle

#636562

#616564

#646165

#656163

Compound

#636562

#616562

#646165

#656165

Variations

Lighter

#828580

#A1A3A0

#C8C9C8

Darker

#4F514E

#363835

#20211F

Saturation

#636463

#636561

#539631

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.89:1

vs Black

3.57:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#636562

#656463

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#636562

#656562

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#636562

#636465

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Grizzle Gray gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#8A7865

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#636562

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#777D89

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#5C3F6A

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #636562;

CSS — background

background-color: #636562;

CSS Variable

--color-grizzle-gray: #636562;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grizzle-gray': '#636562' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#636562] text-[#636562]

SCSS

$grizzle-gray: #636562;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #636562?

#636562 is Grizzle Gray, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #636562 warm or cool?

Grizzle Gray reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Grizzle Gray?

Grizzle Gray works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Grizzle Gray?

Grizzle Gray pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Grizzle Gray?

You can download Grizzle Gray on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Grizzle Gray?

The hex code is #636562. In RGB it's 99, 101, 98, and in HSL it's 100°, 2%, 39%.

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