NEUTRALS
Trout Gray
#696D70
Trout Gray pulls into the mid-tone end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 206°, 3%, 43%. The low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality, and the hue reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. In interior projects it shines on wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents, particularly within any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Reads best alongside natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Trout Gray 2124-20
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #696D70?
#696D70 is Trout Gray, a mid neutral with a cool undertone.
Is #696D70 warm or cool?
Trout Gray reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Trout Gray?
Trout Gray works well in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Trout Gray?
Trout Gray pairs naturally with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Trout Gray?
You can download Trout Gray 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 RGB value of #696D70?
#696D70 converts to RGB 105, 109, 112.