GREYS

Lunar Basalt

#686B67

RGB 104, 107, 103 · HSL 105°, 2%, 41% · CMYK 3, 0, 4, 58

Lunar Basalt is #686B67 in HEX — rgb(104, 107, 103), hsl(105°, 2%, 41%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 4%, 58%).

Lunar Basalt pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 105°, 2%, 41%. 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#686B67

RGB104, 107, 103

HSL105°, 2%, 41%

HSV105°, 4%, 42%

CMYK3, 0, 4, 58

Decimal6843239

CSS RGBrgb(104, 107, 103)

CSS HSLhsl(105, 2%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Teahouse SN4G6

ΔE 1 · #666966

PPG

Armory 1009-6

ΔE 1.4 · #6A6B65

Kilz

Old Key RL260

ΔE 1.5 · #696D6B

Benjamin Moore

Kitty 1589

ΔE 1.7 · #656C69

Sherwin-Williams

Homburg Gray SW7622

ΔE 1.7 · #666D69

Valspar

Quaking Bog 5005-2C

ΔE 1.9 · #666A63

Behr

Mined Coal PPU18-18

ΔE 2.1 · #6C6A66

Vista Paint

Shadow Dance K-826

ΔE 2.4 · #6E6F6D

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 2.4 · #626664

Dunn-Edwards

Boat Anchor DE6377

ΔE 2.5 · #6C6B6A

RAL

Mouse Grey 7005

ΔE 3 · #646B63

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 3.1 · #646462

Hallman-Lindsay

Tornado Wind 584

ΔE 3.3 · #60635F

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 5.4 · #66665A

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 8.7 · #535654

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 12.1 · #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 MasstoneGreen 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

#686B67

#6A666B

Analogous

#6A6B66

#686B67

#666B68

Triadic

#686B67

#66686B

#6B6668

Split-Complementary

#686B67

#68666B

#6B666A

Tetradic

#686B67

#666A6B

#6A666B

#6B6866

Monochromatic

#1C1D1B

#424441

#686B67

#8E918D

#B4B7B4

Rectangle

#686B67

#666B6A

#6A666B

#6B6668

Compound

#686B67

#666B68

#6A666B

#6B666A

Variations

Lighter

#858984

#A4A6A3

#CACBCA

Darker

#535552

#393B38

#212221

Saturation

#686968

#686B66

#4E9E33

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

5.40:1

vs Black

3.89:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#686B67

#6A6A68

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#686B67

#6A6A68

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#686B67

#686A6B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Lunar Basalt 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

#8D7D68

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#686B67

Daylight 5500K

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

#7B828D

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.

#64436F

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: #686B67;

CSS — background

background-color: #686B67;

CSS Variable

--color-lunar-basalt: #686B67;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lunar-basalt': '#686B67' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#686B67] text-[#686B67]

SCSS

$lunar-basalt: #686B67;

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Overcoat

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #686B67?

#686B67 is Lunar Basalt, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #686B67 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lunar Basalt?

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

What colors pair well with Lunar Basalt?

Lunar Basalt 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 Lunar Basalt?

You can download Lunar Basalt 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 Lunar Basalt?

The hex code is #686B67. In RGB it's 104, 107, 103, and in HSL it's 105°, 2%, 41%.

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