NEUTRALS

Excalibur

#676168

RGB 103, 97, 104 · HSL 291°, 3%, 39% · CMYK 1, 7, 0, 59

Excalibur is #676168 in HEX — rgb(103, 97, 104), hsl(291°, 3%, 39%), cmyk(1%, 7%, 0%, 59%).

Excalibur pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 291°, 3%, 39%. 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#676168

RGB103, 97, 104

HSL291°, 3%, 39%

HSV291°, 7%, 41%

CMYK1, 7, 0, 59

Decimal6775144

CSS RGBrgb(103, 97, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(291, 3%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Wonder Wine S45A6

ΔE 1.8 · #635D63

Sherwin-Williams

Stunning Shade SW7082

ΔE 1.9 · #676064

PPG

Cracked Slate 1003-6

ΔE 2 · #69656A

Hallman-Lindsay

Muted Mulberry historic-muted-mulberry

ΔE 2.6 · #66626D

Benjamin Moore

Mythic CSP-510

ΔE 2.9 · #605A61

Vista Paint

Muted Mulberry C-1381

ΔE 3.1 · #67626E

Behr

Arabian Veil PPU17-19

ΔE 3.8 · #696465

Kilz

Space RM200

ΔE 4.1 · #625D5E

Dunn-Edwards

Sheet Metal DE6356

ΔE 4.3 · #5E6063

IKEA

IKEA156 156

ΔE 4.5 · #676973

Valspar

Blackstrap 4001-2C

ΔE 4.8 · #5F5A5B

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 6.9 · #626664

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 6.9 · #575757

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 7.5 · #6F595D

RAL

Platinum Grey 7036

ΔE 9 · #7F7679

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 16 · #583F40

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#676168

#616660

Analogous

#636066

#676168

#666064

Triadic

#676168

#666660

#606666

Split-Complementary

#676168

#646660

#606663

Tetradic

#676168

#666360

#616660

#606466

Monochromatic

#171618

#3E3B3F

#676168

#8C868D

#B2AEB2

Rectangle

#676168

#666061

#616660

#606666

Compound

#676168

#666064

#616660

#606663

Variations

Lighter

#857F86

#A39FA4

#C9C7CA

Darker

#514D52

#383539

#211F21

Saturation

#646364

#666066

#873097

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

6.02:1

vs Black

3.49:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#676168

#636468

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#676168

#626267

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#676168

#666262

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Excalibur 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

#8D7569

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#676168

Daylight 5500K

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

#7A7A8D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#466A3F

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: #676168;

CSS — background

background-color: #676168;

CSS Variable

--color-excalibur: #676168;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'excalibur': '#676168' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#676168] text-[#676168]

SCSS

$excalibur: #676168;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #676168?

#676168 is Excalibur, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #676168 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Excalibur?

Excalibur works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Excalibur?

Excalibur 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 Excalibur?

You can download Excalibur 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 Excalibur?

The hex code is #676168. In RGB it's 103, 97, 104, and in HSL it's 291°, 3%, 39%.

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