GREYS

Promised Amethyst

#686278

RGB 104, 98, 120 · HSL 256°, 10%, 43% · CMYK 13, 18, 0, 53

Promised Amethyst is #686278 in HEX — rgb(104, 98, 120), hsl(256°, 10%, 43%), cmyk(13%, 18%, 0%, 53%).

Promised Amethyst pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 256°, 10%, 43%. 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#686278

RGB104, 98, 120

HSL256°, 10%, 43%

HSV256°, 18%, 47%

CMYK13, 18, 0, 53

Decimal6840952

CSS RGBrgb(104, 98, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(256, 10%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Unexplained S43C6

ΔE 2 · #68667C

Sherwin-Williams

Purple Passage SW6551

ΔE 2.4 · #645E77

Dunn-Edwards

Graphite DE5936

ΔE 2.8 · #656579

Vista Paint

Purple Pansies K-41

ΔE 2.9 · #6B6678

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 3 · #6C6881

Benjamin Moore

Nightfall CC-38

ΔE 3.1 · #706679

Hallman-Lindsay

Grapes Of Wrath 1284

ΔE 3.2 · #65627D

Valspar

Metropolis Lilac 4001-6C

ΔE 4.1 · #645D79

Behr

Royal Raisin N110-5

ΔE 4.4 · #6F6A7B

Kilz

Wine Hour RA290-02

ΔE 4.5 · #5E5871

PPG

Silverado 1172-6 · 13-22

ΔE 4.9 · #6A6472

IKEA

IKEA156 156

ΔE 8.2 · #676973

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 9.4 · #636E8F

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 13 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 14.7 · #575757

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 17.4 · #334059

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#686278

#737963

Analogous

#636879

#686278

#736379

Triadic

#686278

#796963

#637969

Split-Complementary

#686278

#797363

#687963

Tetradic

#686278

#796368

#737963

#637973

Monochromatic

#201E24

#44404F

#686278

#8F899F

#B7B3C1

Rectangle

#686278

#796373

#737963

#637969

Compound

#686278

#736379

#737963

#687963

Variations

Lighter

#857F96

#A4A0AF

#CAC9D0

Darker

#534F61

#393643

#211F27

Saturation

#6C6A71

#696379

#5231AA

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

5.82:1

vs Black

3.61:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#686278

#616678

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#686278

#636375

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#686278

#666664

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Promised Amethyst 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

#8D7675

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#686278

Daylight 5500K

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

#7B7B99

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.

#687546

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: #686278;

CSS — background

background-color: #686278;

CSS Variable

--color-promised-amethyst: #686278;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'promised-amethyst': '#686278' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#686278] text-[#686278]

SCSS

$promised-amethyst: #686278;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #686278?

#686278 is Promised Amethyst, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #686278 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Promised Amethyst?

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

What colors pair well with Promised Amethyst?

Promised Amethyst 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 Promised Amethyst?

You can download Promised Amethyst 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 Promised Amethyst?

The hex code is #686278. In RGB it's 104, 98, 120, and in HSL it's 256°, 10%, 43%.

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