GREYS

Magic

#656B78

RGB 101, 107, 120 · HSL 221°, 9%, 43% · CMYK 16, 11, 0, 53

Magic is #656B78 in HEX — rgb(101, 107, 120), hsl(221°, 9%, 43%), cmyk(16%, 11%, 0%, 53%).

Magic pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 221°, 9%, 43%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces — as the project's quiet backbone. Reads best alongside white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#656B78

RGB101, 107, 120

HSL221°, 9%, 43%

HSV221°, 16%, 47%

CMYK16, 11, 0, 53

Decimal6646648

CSS RGBrgb(101, 107, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(221, 9%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Magic S41A5

ΔE 0.8 · #656C78

Vista Paint

Overlook C-1318

ΔE 1.2 · #686C7A

PPG

Alley Cat 1043-6

ΔE 1.6 · #656874

Hallman-Lindsay

Overlook 1319

ΔE 1.6 · #686D7C

IKEA

IKEA156 156

ΔE 2.4 · #676973

Sherwin-Williams

Granite Peak SW6250

ΔE 2.7 · #606B75

Behr

Enigmatic BNC-30

ΔE 2.8 · #6D6F7E

Valspar

Smoky Pitch 4007-4B

ΔE 3.3 · #606E79

Benjamin Moore

Andes CSP-600

ΔE 3.7 · #596572

Dunn-Edwards

Draw Your Sword DE6348

ΔE 3.8 · #6C7179

Kilz

Murky Depths RM140

ΔE 5.3 · #5F676C

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 7.8 · #4D5B6A

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 8.3 · #6C6881

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 9.2 · #4C6A74

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 9.9 · #485761

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 14.6 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#656B78

#787164

Analogous

#647478

#656B78

#676478

Triadic

#656B78

#78646A

#6A7864

Split-Complementary

#656B78

#786764

#747864

Tetradic

#656B78

#786474

#787164

#647867

Monochromatic

#1E2024

#41454E

#656B78

#8A909E

#B4B8C0

Rectangle

#656B78

#716478

#787164

#6A7864

Compound

#656B78

#676478

#787164

#747864

Variations

Lighter

#808795

#A1A5AE

#C9CBCF

Darker

#4F5560

#363A42

#1F2227

Saturation

#6B6D71

#646A78

#3258A9

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms

Best Uses

walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces

Pairs With

white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.35:1

vs Black

3.93:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#656B78

#666A79

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#656B78

#6A6A76

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#656B78

#646D6B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Magic 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

#8B7D75

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#656B78

Daylight 5500K

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

#788299

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#756646

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: #656B78;

CSS — background

background-color: #656B78;

CSS Variable

--color-magic: #656B78;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'magic': '#656B78' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#656B78] text-[#656B78]

SCSS

$magic: #656B78;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #656B78?

#656B78 is Magic, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #656B78 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Magic?

Magic works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Magic?

Magic pairs naturally with white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Magic?

You can download Magic 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 Magic?

The hex code is #656B78. In RGB it's 101, 107, 120, and in HSL it's 221°, 9%, 43%.

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