GREYS

Myth

#657175

RGB 101, 113, 117 · HSL 195°, 7%, 43% · CMYK 14, 3, 0, 54

Myth is #657175 in HEX — rgb(101, 113, 117), hsl(195°, 7%, 43%), cmyk(14%, 3%, 0%, 54%).

Myth pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 195°, 7%, 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#657175

RGB101, 113, 117

HSL195°, 7%, 43%

HSV195°, 14%, 46%

CMYK14, 3, 0, 54

Decimal6648181

CSS RGBrgb(101, 113, 117)

CSS HSLhsl(195, 7%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Relaxed Navy 5001-2B

ΔE 0.7 · #647176

PPG

In The Shadows 1039-6

ΔE 1.5 · #656E72

Sherwin-Williams

Slate Tile SW7624

ΔE 1.9 · #606E74

Behr

Rich Pewter QE-61

ΔE 2.1 · #6B7275

Kilz

Deep Charcoal RM130

ΔE 2.1 · #5F6F75

Benjamin Moore

Blue 1637

ΔE 2.3 · #617178

Dulux

Knight Of The Realm SN4F7

ΔE 2.4 · #6A7177

Dunn-Edwards

Pike Lake DE6320

ΔE 2.7 · #6C7779

Hallman-Lindsay

Backwater 513

ΔE 2.9 · #687078

Vista Paint

Portsmouth Blue C-1366

ΔE 3.1 · #5E7275

Farrow & Ball

De Nimes 299

ΔE 4.5 · #6A7C80

IKEA

IKEA154 154

ΔE 4.9 · #667480

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 7.4 · #587675

RAL

Mouse Grey 7005

ΔE 7.7 · #646B63

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 8.1 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 13 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#657175

#756A66

Analogous

#667571

#657175

#666A75

Triadic

#657175

#756671

#717566

Split-Complementary

#657175

#75666A

#757166

Tetradic

#657175

#716675

#756A66

#6A7566

Monochromatic

#1F2223

#424A4C

#657175

#8C989B

#B5BDBF

Rectangle

#657175

#6A6675

#756A66

#717566

Compound

#657175

#666A75

#756A66

#757166

Variations

Lighter

#838F93

#A3AAAD

#CACDCF

Darker

#515B5E

#383F41

#202526

Saturation

#6B6F70

#667175

#338BA8

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

5.03:1

vs Black

4.17:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#657175

#6B6D76

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#657175

#6F6F74

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#657175

#657171

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Myth 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

#8B8173

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#657175

Daylight 5500K

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

#788697

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#755246

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: #657175;

CSS — background

background-color: #657175;

CSS Variable

--color-myth: #657175;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'myth': '#657175' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#657175] text-[#657175]

SCSS

$myth: #657175;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #657175?

#657175 is Myth, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #657175 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Myth?

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

What colors pair well with Myth?

Myth 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 Myth?

You can download Myth 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 Myth?

The hex code is #657175. In RGB it's 101, 113, 117, and in HSL it's 195°, 7%, 43%.

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