GREYS

Rock Creek

#688082

RGB 104, 128, 130 · HSL 185°, 11%, 46% · CMYK 20, 2, 0, 49

Rock Creek is #688082 in HEX — rgb(104, 128, 130), hsl(185°, 11%, 46%), cmyk(20%, 2%, 0%, 49%).

Rock Creek pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 185°, 11%, 46%. 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#688082

RGB104, 128, 130

HSL185°, 11%, 46%

HSV185°, 20%, 51%

CMYK20, 2, 0, 49

Decimal6848642

CSS RGBrgb(104, 128, 130)

CSS HSLhsl(185, 11%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Blue Blood 1034-6

ΔE 1.4 · #6B7F81

Behr

Stormy Gray BXC-58

ΔE 2.4 · #6E8185

Benjamin Moore

Wetherburn's CW-580

ΔE 2.4 · #708587

Dunn-Edwards

Thundercloud DE5774

ΔE 2.4 · #698589

Farrow & Ball

De Nimes 299

ΔE 2.8 · #6A7C80

Dulux

Hammock S29A5

ΔE 2.9 · #6D8787

Sherwin-Williams

Mediterranean SW7617

ΔE 3 · #60797D

Hallman-Lindsay

Polar Pond 492

ΔE 3.4 · #6B7B7B

Kilz

Classic Movie RM120

ΔE 3.7 · #6B7A7C

Valspar

Liquid Jade 5003-6B

ΔE 4 · #62817E

Vista Paint

Rio Bravo K-850

ΔE 4.2 · #6F7C7C

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 5.4 · #587675

RAL

Squirrel Grey 7000

ΔE 5.6 · #78858B

IKEA

IKEA184 184

ΔE 6 · #788082

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 10.1 · #878787

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 10.6 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#688082

#826B68

Analogous

#688277

#688082

#687382

Triadic

#688082

#826880

#808268

Split-Complementary

#688082

#826873

#827768

Tetradic

#688082

#776882

#826B68

#738268

Monochromatic

#242D2D

#465658

#688082

#91A5A6

#BBC7C9

Rectangle

#688082

#6B6882

#826B68

#808268

Compound

#688082

#687382

#826B68

#827768

Variations

Lighter

#859B9D

#A5B3B4

#CBD2D3

Darker

#536769

#394748

#21292A

Saturation

#717979

#688082

#34ACB6

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

4.20:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.00:1

Deuteranopia

#688082

#767983

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#688082

#7C7C82

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#688082

#69807F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Rock Creek 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

#8D8D7D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#688082

Daylight 5500K

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

#7B92A1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#7D4F4B

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: #688082;

CSS — background

background-color: #688082;

CSS Variable

--color-rock-creek: #688082;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rock-creek': '#688082' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#688082] text-[#688082]

SCSS

$rock-creek: #688082;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #688082?

#688082 is Rock Creek, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #688082 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rock Creek?

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

What colors pair well with Rock Creek?

Rock Creek 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 Rock Creek?

You can download Rock Creek 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 Rock Creek?

The hex code is #688082. In RGB it's 104, 128, 130, and in HSL it's 185°, 11%, 46%.

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