NEUTRALS

Hammer Grey

#696560

RGB 105, 101, 96 · HSL 33°, 4%, 39% · CMYK 0, 4, 9, 59

Hammer Grey is #696560 in HEX — rgb(105, 101, 96), hsl(33°, 4%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 9%, 59%).

Hammer Grey pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 33°, 4%, 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#696560

RGB105, 101, 96

HSL33°, 4%, 39%

HSV33°, 9%, 41%

CMYK0, 4, 9, 59

Decimal6907232

CSS RGBrgb(105, 101, 96)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 4%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Hammer Grey SG6H6

Exact match

Kilz

Underground RM170

ΔE 0.6 · #69655F

IKEA

IKEA178 178

ΔE 1.3 · #69645D

Benjamin Moore

Coachman's CSP-90

ΔE 1.4 · #6B645E

Vista Paint

Gropius Gray C-1462

ΔE 2.1 · #63615D

Sherwin-Williams

Folkstone SW6005

ΔE 2.1 · #6D6562

Hallman-Lindsay

Gropius Gray historic-gropius-gray

ΔE 2.1 · #63615D

Behr

Mined Coal PPU18-18

ΔE 2.2 · #6C6A66

Valspar

Sable Evening 5006-2C

ΔE 2.6 · #636560

RAL

Quartz Grey 7039

ΔE 2.8 · #6C6960

PPG

Gibraltar Gray 1002-6

ΔE 2.9 · #6F6A68

Dunn-Edwards

Chocolate Pudding DE6390

ΔE 3.3 · #6F6665

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 3.8 · #626664

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 4.5 · #66665A

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 7.6 · #535654

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 10.8 · #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

#696560

#5F6367

Analogous

#67605F

#696560

#67675F

Triadic

#696560

#5F6764

#645F67

Split-Complementary

#696560

#5F6767

#605F67

Tetradic

#696560

#5F6760

#5F6367

#675F67

Monochromatic

#181716

#403D3B

#696560

#8E8A85

#B3B0AD

Rectangle

#696560

#63675F

#5F6367

#645F67

Compound

#696560

#67675F

#5F6367

#605F67

Variations

Lighter

#88837E

#A5A29E

#CAC9C7

Darker

#53504C

#393734

#21201E

Saturation

#656462

#67645F

#976930

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

5.78:1

vs Black

3.63:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#696560

#676660

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#696560

#666661

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#696560

#696465

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Hammer 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

#8E7863

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#696560

Daylight 5500K

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

#7B7D87

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.

#3F526A

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: #696560;

CSS — background

background-color: #696560;

CSS Variable

--color-hammer-grey: #696560;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hammer-grey': '#696560' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#696560] text-[#696560]

SCSS

$hammer-grey: #696560;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #696560?

#696560 is Hammer Grey, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #696560 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hammer Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Hammer Grey?

Hammer 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 Hammer Grey?

You can download Hammer 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 Hammer Grey?

The hex code is #696560. In RGB it's 105, 101, 96, and in HSL it's 33°, 4%, 39%.

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