GREYS

Nostalgic

#666C7E

RGB 102, 108, 126 · HSL 225°, 11%, 45% · CMYK 19, 14, 0, 51

Nostalgic is #666C7E in HEX — rgb(102, 108, 126), hsl(225°, 11%, 45%), cmyk(19%, 14%, 0%, 51%).

Nostalgic pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 225°, 11%, 45%. 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#666C7E

RGB102, 108, 126

HSL225°, 11%, 45%

HSV225°, 19%, 49%

CMYK19, 14, 0, 51

Decimal6712446

CSS RGBrgb(102, 108, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(225, 11%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Nostalgic UL240-2

ΔE 0.8 · #646B7E

Dulux

Shutter Blue S40B5

ΔE 1.9 · #666F7F

Hallman-Lindsay

Overlook 1319

ΔE 1.9 · #686D7C

Vista Paint

Overlook C-1318

ΔE 2.5 · #686C7A

PPG

Old Mill Blue 1171-6

ΔE 2.6 · #6E6F82

Benjamin Moore

Amethyst 1441 · CC-930

ΔE 2.9 · #6F7283

Valspar

Dark Night 4003-4C

ΔE 3 · #5E6576

Dunn-Edwards

Graphite DE5936

ΔE 3.5 · #656579

Sherwin-Williams

Mesmerize SW6544

ΔE 3.9 · #5D657B

IKEA

IKEA156 156

ΔE 5 · #676973

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 5.8 · #6C6881

Kilz

Murky Depths RM140

ΔE 8.3 · #5F676C

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 8.4 · #4D5B6A

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 10.5 · #4C6A74

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 11.3 · #485761

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 14.9 · #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

#666C7E

#7F7966

Analogous

#66797F

#666C7E

#6C667F

Triadic

#666C7E

#7F666C

#6C7F66

Split-Complementary

#666C7E

#7F6C66

#797F66

Tetradic

#666C7E

#7F6679

#7F7966

#667F6C

Monochromatic

#22242A

#444855

#666C7E

#8E93A4

#B8BCC6

Rectangle

#666C7E

#79667F

#7F7966

#6C7F66

Compound

#666C7E

#6C667F

#7F7966

#797F66

Variations

Lighter

#82899B

#A3A7B3

#CACCD2

Darker

#515666

#373B47

#202229

Saturation

#6F7177

#666C7F

#3353B2

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

5.24:1

vs Black

4.01:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#666C7E

#666C7F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#666C7E

#6B6B7C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#666C7E

#646F6D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Nostalgic 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

#8C7E7A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#666C7E

Daylight 5500K

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

#79839E

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.

#7A6E49

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: #666C7E;

CSS — background

background-color: #666C7E;

CSS Variable

--color-nostalgic: #666C7E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nostalgic': '#666C7E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#666C7E] text-[#666C7E]

SCSS

$nostalgic: #666C7E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #666C7E?

#666C7E is Nostalgic, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #666C7E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nostalgic?

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

What colors pair well with Nostalgic?

Nostalgic 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 Nostalgic?

You can download Nostalgic 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 Nostalgic?

The hex code is #666C7E. In RGB it's 102, 108, 126, and in HSL it's 225°, 11%, 45%.

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