GREYS

Arabian Veil

#696465

RGB 105, 100, 101 · HSL 348°, 2%, 40% · CMYK 0, 5, 4, 59

Arabian Veil is #696465 in HEX — rgb(105, 100, 101), hsl(348°, 2%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 4%, 59%).

Arabian Veil pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 348°, 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#696465

RGB105, 100, 101

HSL348°, 2%, 40%

HSV348°, 5%, 41%

CMYK0, 5, 4, 59

Decimal6906981

CSS RGBrgb(105, 100, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(348, 2%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Arabian Veil PPU17-19

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Stunning Shade SW7082

ΔE 2.4 · #676064

Dunn-Edwards

Chocolate Pudding DE6390

ΔE 2.4 · #6F6665

Kilz

Graphic Gray RM180

ΔE 2.4 · #6B6866

PPG

Cracked Slate 1003-6

ΔE 2.5 · #69656A

Benjamin Moore

Overcoat CC-544

ΔE 2.6 · #6A6968

Dulux

Grey Eagle SN4E8

ΔE 2.6 · #616061

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 2.8 · #646462

Valspar

Semi-Sweet 4003-2C

ΔE 3.1 · #625F5D

Vista Paint

Last Light K-770

ΔE 3.4 · #6F6B6F

Hallman-Lindsay

Gropius Gray historic-gropius-gray

ΔE 3.7 · #63615D

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 4.2 · #626664

RAL

Quartz Grey 7039

ΔE 6.2 · #6C6960

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 6.3 · #575757

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 7.6 · #535654

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 13.4 · #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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#696465

#646867

Analogous

#686467

#696465

#686564

Triadic

#696465

#656864

#646568

Split-Complementary

#696465

#646865

#646768

Tetradic

#696465

#676864

#646867

#656468

Monochromatic

#1A1919

#413E3F

#696465

#8F8A8B

#B4B1B2

Rectangle

#696465

#686764

#646867

#646568

Compound

#696465

#686564

#646867

#646768

Variations

Lighter

#878283

#A5A2A2

#CAC9C9

Darker

#535051

#393737

#212020

Saturation

#676566

#686465

#9A3247

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

5.81:1

vs Black

3.61:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#696465

#666665

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#696465

#656565

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#696465

#696464

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Arabian Veil 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

#8E7867

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#696465

Daylight 5500K

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

#7B7D8B

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.

#416C64

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: #696465;

CSS — background

background-color: #696465;

CSS Variable

--color-arabian-veil: #696465;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'arabian-veil': '#696465' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#696465] text-[#696465]

SCSS

$arabian-veil: #696465;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #696465?

#696465 is Arabian Veil, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #696465 warm or cool?

Arabian Veil reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Arabian Veil?

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

What colors pair well with Arabian Veil?

Arabian Veil 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 Arabian Veil?

You can download Arabian Veil 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 Arabian Veil?

The hex code is #696465. In RGB it's 105, 100, 101, and in HSL it's 348°, 2%, 40%.

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