NEUTRALS

Naturalism

#696A61

RGB 105, 106, 97 · HSL 67°, 4%, 40% · CMYK 1, 0, 8, 58

Naturalism is #696A61 in HEX — rgb(105, 106, 97), hsl(67°, 4%, 40%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 8%, 58%).

Naturalism pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 67°, 4%, 40%. 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#696A61

RGB105, 106, 97

HSL67°, 4%, 40%

HSV67°, 8%, 42%

CMYK1, 0, 8, 58

Decimal6908513

CSS RGBrgb(105, 106, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(67, 4%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Naturalism MQ6-19

Exact match

Valspar

Wetlands 5007-2C

ΔE 1 · #676860

Sherwin-Williams

Thunderous SW6201

ΔE 1.4 · #6D6C62

RAL

Quartz Grey 7039

ΔE 1.7 · #6C6960

PPG

Armory 1009-6

ΔE 1.9 · #6A6B65

Vista Paint

Billowing Smoke C-582

ΔE 2.3 · #6B6F67

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 2.5 · #66665A

Hallman-Lindsay

River God 450

ΔE 2.5 · #6C6C5F

Benjamin Moore

Rainy 1575

ΔE 2.6 · #656C62

Dulux

Bottle Green SG5E6

ΔE 2.7 · #656B65

Dunn-Edwards

Velvet Clover DE6293

ΔE 3 · #656D63

Kilz

Underground RM170

ΔE 3.1 · #69655F

IKEA

IKEA178 178

ΔE 3.4 · #69645D

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 4.7 · #626664

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 7.1 · #746D5A

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 10.3 · #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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#696A61

#63626A

Analogous

#6A6762

#696A61

#656A62

Triadic

#696A61

#62696A

#6A6269

Split-Complementary

#696A61

#62656A

#67626A

Tetradic

#696A61

#626A67

#63626A

#6A6265

Monochromatic

#1A1B18

#42423D

#696A61

#909188

#B5B6AF

Rectangle

#696A61

#626A63

#63626A

#6A6269

Compound

#696A61

#656A62

#63626A

#67626A

Variations

Lighter

#888980

#A6A6A0

#CBCBC8

Darker

#54554E

#3A3B36

#22221F

Saturation

#676765

#696A62

#8F9B31

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

5.48:1

vs Black

3.83:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#696A61

#6B6962

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#696A61

#6A6A62

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#696A61

#6A6969

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Naturalism 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

#8E7C64

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#696A61

Daylight 5500K

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

#7B8188

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.

#46416C

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: #696A61;

CSS — background

background-color: #696A61;

CSS Variable

--color-naturalism: #696A61;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'naturalism': '#696A61' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#696A61] text-[#696A61]

SCSS

$naturalism: #696A61;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #696A61?

#696A61 is Naturalism, a mid-tone neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #696A61 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Naturalism?

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

What colors pair well with Naturalism?

Naturalism 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 Naturalism?

You can download Naturalism 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 Naturalism?

The hex code is #696A61. In RGB it's 105, 106, 97, and in HSL it's 67°, 4%, 40%.

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