GREYS

Nevada

#666F6F

RGB 102, 111, 111 · HSL 180°, 4%, 42% · CMYK 8, 0, 0, 56

Nevada is #666F6F in HEX — rgb(102, 111, 111), hsl(180°, 4%, 42%), cmyk(8%, 0%, 0%, 56%).

Nevada pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 180°, 4%, 42%. 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#666F6F

RGB102, 111, 111

HSL180°, 4%, 42%

HSV180°, 8%, 44%

CMYK8, 0, 0, 56

Decimal6713199

CSS RGBrgb(102, 111, 111)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 4%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Simple Silhouette 790B-5

ΔE 1 · #676E6D

Vista Paint

Roman Stone K-834

ΔE 1.4 · #6A7271

Benjamin Moore

Gunmetal 1602

ΔE 1.9 · #6B7071

Hallman-Lindsay

Stairway To Heaven 479

ΔE 1.9 · #67716E

Kilz

Old Key RL260

ΔE 2.3 · #696D6B

PPG

In The Shadows 1039-6

ΔE 2.4 · #656E72

Sherwin-Williams

Homburg Gray SW7622

ΔE 2.6 · #666D69

Valspar

High-Speed Steel 4005-2B

ΔE 3 · #6B6E71

Dunn-Edwards

Battleship Gray DEC797

ΔE 3.1 · #6F7476

Dulux

Jiping SG5G6

ΔE 3.4 · #61706C

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 4 · #626664

RAL

Mouse Grey 7005

ΔE 5.1 · #646B63

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 5.3 · #646462

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 7.9 · #587675

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 8.7 · #66665A

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 14.3 · #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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#666F6F

#6F6767

Analogous

#676F6B

#666F6F

#676B6F

Triadic

#666F6F

#6F676F

#6F6F67

Split-Complementary

#666F6F

#6F676B

#6F6B67

Tetradic

#666F6F

#6B676F

#6F6767

#6B6F67

Monochromatic

#1D2020

#424848

#666F6F

#8D9696

#B5BABA

Rectangle

#666F6F

#67676F

#6F6767

#6F6F67

Compound

#666F6F

#676B6F

#6F6767

#6F6B67

Variations

Lighter

#848D8D

#A3A9A9

#CACDCD

Darker

#525959

#383D3D

#212424

Saturation

#6A6C6C

#676F6F

#33A3A3

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

5.16:1

vs Black

4.07:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#666F6F

#6B6C70

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#666F6F

#6E6E6F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#666F6F

#666F6E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Nevada 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

#8C806E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#666F6F

Daylight 5500K

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

#798593

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.

#724444

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: #666F6F;

CSS — background

background-color: #666F6F;

CSS Variable

--color-nevada: #666F6F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nevada': '#666F6F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#666F6F] text-[#666F6F]

SCSS

$nevada: #666F6F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #666F6F?

#666F6F is Nevada, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #666F6F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nevada?

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

What colors pair well with Nevada?

Nevada 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 Nevada?

You can download Nevada 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 Nevada?

The hex code is #666F6F. In RGB it's 102, 111, 111, and in HSL it's 180°, 4%, 42%.

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