GREYS

Dolphin Dream

#696C76

RGB 105, 108, 118 · HSL 226°, 6%, 44% · CMYK 11, 8, 0, 54

Dolphin Dream is #696C76 in HEX — rgb(105, 108, 118), hsl(226°, 6%, 44%), cmyk(11%, 8%, 0%, 54%).

Dolphin Dream pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 226°, 6%, 44%. 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#696C76

RGB105, 108, 118

HSL226°, 6%, 44%

HSV226°, 11%, 46%

CMYK11, 8, 0, 54

Decimal6909046

CSS RGBrgb(105, 108, 118)

CSS HSLhsl(226, 6%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Dolphin Dream C-520

Exact match

Dulux

Blue Sari S42A5

ΔE 1.1 · #666B76

IKEA

IKEA156 156

ΔE 1.2 · #676973

Hallman-Lindsay

Dolphin Dream 521

ΔE 1.3 · #6B6F78

PPG

Alley Cat 1043-6

ΔE 2 · #656874

Dunn-Edwards

Draw Your Sword DE6348

ΔE 2.3 · #6C7179

Sherwin-Williams

Gibraltar SW6257

ΔE 2.9 · #626970

Benjamin Moore

Ashland 1608

ΔE 3.1 · #6A6E73

Valspar

Crucible 4006-2B

ΔE 3.2 · #6B7177

Behr

Enigmatic BNC-30

ΔE 3.3 · #6D6F7E

Kilz

Murky Depths RM140

ΔE 4.5 · #5F676C

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 7.8 · #626664

RAL

Platinum Grey 7036

ΔE 7.9 · #7F7679

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 10.1 · #4C6A74

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 10.7 · #485761

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 13.9 · #889099

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

#696C76

#777469

Analogous

#697377

#696C76

#6D6977

Triadic

#696C76

#77696D

#6D7769

Split-Complementary

#696C76

#776D69

#737769

Tetradic

#696C76

#776973

#777469

#69776D

Monochromatic

#222326

#46484E

#696C76

#90939D

#B9BBC1

Rectangle

#696C76

#746977

#777469

#6D7769

Compound

#696C76

#6D6977

#777469

#737769

Variations

Lighter

#868994

#A5A7AE

#CBCCCF

Darker

#54575F

#3A3C42

#212326

Saturation

#6E6F72

#696D77

#3550AC

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

5.24:1

vs Black

4.01:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#696C76

#696C77

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#696C76

#6B6B75

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#696C76

#686E6C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Dolphin Dream 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

#8E7E74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#696C76

Daylight 5500K

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

#7B8398

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#776C48

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: #696C76;

CSS — background

background-color: #696C76;

CSS Variable

--color-dolphin-dream: #696C76;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dolphin-dream': '#696C76' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#696C76] text-[#696C76]

SCSS

$dolphin-dream: #696C76;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #696C76?

#696C76 is Dolphin Dream, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #696C76 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dolphin Dream?

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

What colors pair well with Dolphin Dream?

Dolphin Dream 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 Dolphin Dream?

You can download Dolphin Dream 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 Dolphin Dream?

The hex code is #696C76. In RGB it's 105, 108, 118, and in HSL it's 226°, 6%, 44%.

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