GREYS

Fade to Black

#676965

RGB 103, 105, 101 · HSL 90°, 2%, 40% · CMYK 2, 0, 4, 59

Fade to Black is #676965 in HEX — rgb(103, 105, 101), hsl(90°, 2%, 40%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 4%, 59%).

Fade to Black pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 90°, 2%, 40%. 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#676965

RGB103, 105, 101

HSL90°, 2%, 40%

HSV90°, 4%, 41%

CMYK2, 0, 4, 59

Decimal6777189

CSS RGBrgb(103, 105, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(90, 2%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Teahouse SN4G6

ΔE 0.7 · #666966

Benjamin Moore

Kendall HC-166

ΔE 1.4 · #686763

PPG

Armory 1009-6

ΔE 1.5 · #6A6B65

Sherwin-Williams

Grizzle Gray SW7068

ΔE 1.7 · #636562

Valspar

Sable Evening 5006-2C

ΔE 1.8 · #636560

Behr

Mined Coal PPU18-18

ΔE 1.8 · #6C6A66

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 2 · #626664

Kilz

Old Key RL260

ΔE 2.1 · #696D6B

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 2.3 · #646462

Dunn-Edwards

Boat Anchor DE6377

ΔE 2.5 · #6C6B6A

Hallman-Lindsay

Tornado Wind 584

ΔE 2.6 · #60635F

Vista Paint

Shadow Dance K-826

ΔE 2.9 · #6E6F6D

RAL

Mouse Grey 7005

ΔE 3.2 · #646B63

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 5 · #66665A

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 8 · #535654

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 11.6 · #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

#676965

#666468

Analogous

#686864

#676965

#646864

Triadic

#676965

#646668

#686466

Split-Complementary

#676965

#646468

#686468

Tetradic

#676965

#646868

#666468

#686464

Monochromatic

#1A1A19

#40413E

#676965

#8C8F8A

#B3B4B1

Rectangle

#676965

#646866

#666468

#686466

Compound

#676965

#646864

#666468

#686468

Variations

Lighter

#858782

#A3A5A2

#C9CAC9

Darker

#525350

#383937

#212120

Saturation

#666765

#666864

#669A32

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

5.55:1

vs Black

3.79:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#676965

#696866

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#676965

#696966

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#676965

#676869

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Fade to Black 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

#8D7B67

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#676965

Daylight 5500K

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

#7A808B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#57416C

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: #676965;

CSS — background

background-color: #676965;

CSS Variable

--color-fade-to-black: #676965;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fade-to-black': '#676965' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#676965] text-[#676965]

SCSS

$fade-to-black: #676965;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #676965?

#676965 is Fade to Black, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #676965 warm or cool?

Fade to Black reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Fade to Black?

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

What colors pair well with Fade to Black?

Fade to Black 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 Fade to Black?

You can download Fade to Black 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 Fade to Black?

The hex code is #676965. In RGB it's 103, 105, 101, and in HSL it's 90°, 2%, 40%.

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