NEUTRALS

Nature’s Gate

#666A60

RGB 102, 106, 96 · HSL 84°, 5%, 40% · CMYK 4, 0, 9, 58

Nature’s Gate is #666A60 in HEX — rgb(102, 106, 96), hsl(84°, 5%, 40%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 9%, 58%).

Nature’s Gate pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 84°, 5%, 40%. 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#666A60

RGB102, 106, 96

HSL84°, 5%, 40%

HSV84°, 9%, 42%

CMYK4, 0, 9, 58

Decimal6711904

CSS RGBrgb(102, 106, 96)

CSS HSLhsl(84, 5%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Naturalism MQ6-19

ΔE 1.4 · #696A61

Benjamin Moore

Rainy 1575

ΔE 1.4 · #656C62

RAL

Mouse Grey 7005

ΔE 1.7 · #646B63

Valspar

Quaking Bog 5005-2C

ΔE 1.8 · #666A63

Dunn-Edwards

Velvet Clover DE6293

ΔE 1.9 · #656D63

Sherwin-Williams

Rosemary SW6187

ΔE 1.9 · #64695C

PPG

Gunmetal Gray 1033-6

ΔE 2.1 · #646C64

Vista Paint

Billowing Smoke C-582

ΔE 2.4 · #6B6F67

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 2.5 · #66665A

Dulux

Woohringa S21A7

ΔE 2.5 · #5F655A

Hallman-Lindsay

River God 450

ΔE 2.7 · #6C6C5F

Kilz

Underground RM170

ΔE 4.3 · #69655F

IKEA

IKEA178 178

ΔE 4.5 · #69645D

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 5 · #626664

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 7.4 · #746D5A

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 9.7 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#666A60

#65616B

Analogous

#6B6A61

#666A60

#626B61

Triadic

#666A60

#61676B

#6B6167

Split-Complementary

#666A60

#61626B

#6A616B

Tetradic

#666A60

#616B6A

#65616B

#6B6162

Monochromatic

#1A1B18

#40433D

#666A60

#8D9287

#B3B6AF

Rectangle

#666A60

#616B65

#65616B

#6B6167

Compound

#666A60

#626B61

#65616B

#6A616B

Variations

Lighter

#868B7E

#A4A79F

#CACBC8

Darker

#52564D

#393B35

#21231F

Saturation

#666864

#676B61

#719C30

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

5.53:1

vs Black

3.80:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#666A60

#6A6861

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#666A60

#696961

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#666A60

#676869

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Nature’s Gate 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

#8C7C63

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#666A60

Daylight 5500K

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

#798187

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#52416C

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: #666A60;

CSS — background

background-color: #666A60;

CSS Variable

--color-nature’s-gate: #666A60;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nature’s-gate': '#666A60' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#666A60] text-[#666A60]

SCSS

$nature’s-gate: #666A60;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #666A60?

#666A60 is Nature’s Gate, a mid-tone neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #666A60 warm or cool?

Nature’s Gate reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Nature’s Gate?

Nature’s Gate works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Nature’s Gate?

Nature’s Gate 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 Nature’s Gate?

You can download Nature’s Gate 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 Nature’s Gate?

The hex code is #666A60. In RGB it's 102, 106, 96, and in HSL it's 84°, 5%, 40%.

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