GREYS

Liberty Bell Grey

#696B6D

RGB 105, 107, 109 · HSL 210°, 2%, 42% · CMYK 4, 2, 0, 57

Liberty Bell Grey is #696B6D in HEX — rgb(105, 107, 109), hsl(210°, 2%, 42%), cmyk(4%, 2%, 0%, 57%).

Liberty Bell Grey pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 210°, 2%, 42%. 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#696B6D

RGB105, 107, 109

HSL210°, 2%, 42%

HSV210°, 4%, 43%

CMYK4, 2, 0, 57

Decimal6908781

CSS RGBrgb(105, 107, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(210, 2%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Dark Ash 770F-5

ΔE 0.8 · #6A6D6F

Kilz

Sooty RM160

ΔE 1.3 · #6A6B6B

Benjamin Moore

Charcoal HC-178

ΔE 1.4 · #65686A

Valspar

High-Speed Steel 4005-2B

ΔE 1.4 · #6B6E71

Vista Paint

Polished Pewter C-1463

ΔE 1.7 · #646869

Hallman-Lindsay

Polished Pewter historic-polished-pewter

ΔE 2 · #636869

Dunn-Edwards

Boat Anchor DE6377

ΔE 2.2 · #6C6B6A

Dulux

Monk SG6B6

ΔE 2.4 · #6C696D

Sherwin-Williams

Web Gray SW7075

ΔE 2.6 · #616669

PPG

In The Shadows 1039-6

ΔE 3 · #656E72

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 3.5 · #626664

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 3.8 · #646462

RAL

Mouse Grey 7005

ΔE 6.4 · #646B63

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 8.3 · #575757

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 9.2 · #535654

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 14.8 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#696B6D

#6D6B69

Analogous

#696D6D

#696B6D

#69696D

Triadic

#696B6D

#6D696B

#6B6D69

Split-Complementary

#696B6D

#6D6969

#6D6D69

Tetradic

#696B6D

#6D696D

#6D6B69

#696D69

Monochromatic

#1E1F1F

#434546

#696B6D

#8F9194

#B6B8B9

Rectangle

#696B6D

#6B696D

#6D6B69

#6B6D69

Compound

#696B6D

#69696D

#6D6B69

#6D6D69

Variations

Lighter

#86898B

#A5A6A8

#CBCBCC

Darker

#545657

#3A3B3C

#212223

Saturation

#6A6B6C

#696B6D

#346BA2

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

5.35:1

vs Black

3.92:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#696B6D

#6A6B6E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#696B6D

#6B6B6D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#696B6D

#696B6B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Liberty Bell 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

#8E7D6D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#696B6D

Daylight 5500K

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

#7B8291

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.

#725B44

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: #696B6D;

CSS — background

background-color: #696B6D;

CSS Variable

--color-liberty-bell-grey: #696B6D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'liberty-bell-grey': '#696B6D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#696B6D] text-[#696B6D]

SCSS

$liberty-bell-grey: #696B6D;

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Gunmetal

#6A6F70 · ΔE 1.9

Ashland Slate

#696D72 · ΔE 2.1

Overcoat

#696867 · ΔE 2.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #696B6D?

#696B6D is Liberty Bell Grey, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #696B6D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Liberty Bell Grey?

Liberty Bell Grey works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Liberty Bell Grey?

Liberty Bell Grey 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 Liberty Bell Grey?

You can download Liberty Bell 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 Liberty Bell Grey?

The hex code is #696B6D. In RGB it's 105, 107, 109, and in HSL it's 210°, 2%, 42%.

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