NEUTRALS

Cumberland Grey

#68655D

RGB 104, 101, 93 · HSL 44°, 6%, 39% · CMYK 0, 3, 11, 59

Cumberland Grey is #68655D in HEX — rgb(104, 101, 93), hsl(44°, 6%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 11%, 59%).

Cumberland Grey pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 44°, 6%, 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#68655D

RGB104, 101, 93

HSL44°, 6%, 39%

HSV44°, 11%, 41%

CMYK0, 3, 11, 59

Decimal6841693

CSS RGBrgb(104, 101, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 6%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA178 178

ΔE 1.1 · #69645D

Kilz

Underground RM170

ΔE 1.3 · #69655F

RAL

Quartz Grey 7039

ΔE 1.7 · #6C6960

Dulux

Hammer Grey SG6H6

ΔE 1.8 · #696560

Benjamin Moore

Deep 1477

ΔE 1.9 · #6C665C

Valspar

Wetlands 5007-2C

ΔE 1.9 · #676860

Sherwin-Williams

Porpoise SW7047

ΔE 1.9 · #6B645B

Behr

Naturalism MQ6-19

ΔE 2.4 · #696A61

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 2.7 · #66665A

Hallman-Lindsay

Gropius Gray historic-gropius-gray

ΔE 2.9 · #63615D

Vista Paint

Castlemare K-841

ΔE 2.9 · #60635B

PPG

Armory 1009-6

ΔE 3 · #6A6B65

Dunn-Edwards

English Forest DE6280

ΔE 3.7 · #606256

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 4.6 · #626664

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 7.5 · #746D5A

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 9.5 · #515545

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 MasstoneOrange 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

#68655D

#5D6169

Analogous

#69605D

#68655D

#67695D

Triadic

#68655D

#5D6966

#665D69

Split-Complementary

#68655D

#5D6769

#605D69

Tetradic

#68655D

#5D6960

#5D6169

#695D67

Monochromatic

#181816

#413F3A

#68655D

#918D83

#B5B2AB

Rectangle

#68655D

#61695D

#5D6169

#665D69

Compound

#68655D

#67695D

#5D6169

#605D69

Variations

Lighter

#8A867B

#A6A49D

#CBCAC6

Darker

#55524B

#3A3833

#22211E

Saturation

#656462

#69665D

#987C2F

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

5.82:1

vs Black

3.61:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#68655D

#67655D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#68655D

#66665E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#68655D

#686465

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Cumberland Grey 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

#8D7861

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#68655D

Daylight 5500K

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

#7B7D85

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#3F4B6A

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: #68655D;

CSS — background

background-color: #68655D;

CSS Variable

--color-cumberland-grey: #68655D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cumberland-grey': '#68655D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#68655D] text-[#68655D]

SCSS

$cumberland-grey: #68655D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #68655D?

#68655D is Cumberland Grey, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #68655D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cumberland Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Cumberland Grey?

Cumberland Grey 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 Cumberland Grey?

You can download Cumberland Grey 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 Cumberland Grey?

The hex code is #68655D. In RGB it's 104, 101, 93, and in HSL it's 44°, 6%, 39%.

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