GREYS

Mystical

#696F7E

RGB 105, 111, 126 · HSL 223°, 9%, 45% · CMYK 17, 12, 0, 51

Mystical is #696F7E in HEX — rgb(105, 111, 126), hsl(223°, 9%, 45%), cmyk(17%, 12%, 0%, 51%).

Mystical pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 223°, 9%, 45%. 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#696F7E

RGB105, 111, 126

HSL223°, 9%, 45%

HSV223°, 17%, 49%

CMYK17, 12, 0, 51

Decimal6909822

CSS RGBrgb(105, 111, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(223, 9%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mystical S41B5

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Overlook 1319

ΔE 0.8 · #686D7C

Vista Paint

Overlook C-1318

ΔE 1.4 · #686C7A

Behr

Encore MQ5-11

ΔE 1.4 · #6B7182

Benjamin Moore

Amethyst 1441 · CC-930

ΔE 2.2 · #6F7283

Valspar

Pacific Coast 4004-4B

ΔE 2.9 · #6C7686

PPG

Old Mill Blue 1171-6

ΔE 3.2 · #6E6F82

IKEA

IKEA154 154

ΔE 3.8 · #667480

Dunn-Edwards

Wharf View DEC799

ΔE 4 · #65737E

Sherwin-Williams

Granite Peak SW6250

ΔE 4.2 · #606B75

Kilz

Old Lamppost TB-37

ΔE 6.3 · #70757A

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 7.5 · #6C6881

Farrow & Ball

De Nimes 299

ΔE 9.1 · #6A7C80

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 10.1 · #4C6A74

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 11.7 · #485761

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 13.2 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#696F7E

#7D7768

Analogous

#68797D

#696F7E

#6D687D

Triadic

#696F7E

#7D686E

#6E7D68

Split-Complementary

#696F7E

#7D6D68

#797D68

Tetradic

#696F7E

#7D6879

#7D7768

#687D6D

Monochromatic

#23252A

#464A53

#696F7E

#9095A2

#BABDC5

Rectangle

#696F7E

#77687D

#7D7768

#6E7D68

Compound

#696F7E

#6D687D

#7D7768

#797D68

Variations

Lighter

#858A99

#A4A8B1

#CBCDD1

Darker

#535864

#393C45

#212329

Saturation

#707176

#686E7D

#3458B1

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

5.03:1

vs Black

4.18:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#696F7E

#6A6E7F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#696F7E

#6E6E7C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#696F7E

#687170

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Mystical 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

#8E807A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#696F7E

Daylight 5500K

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

#7B859E

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.

#7A6C49

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: #696F7E;

CSS — background

background-color: #696F7E;

CSS Variable

--color-mystical: #696F7E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mystical': '#696F7E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#696F7E] text-[#696F7E]

SCSS

$mystical: #696F7E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #696F7E?

#696F7E is Mystical, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #696F7E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mystical?

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

What colors pair well with Mystical?

Mystical 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 Mystical?

You can download Mystical 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 Mystical?

The hex code is #696F7E. In RGB it's 105, 111, 126, and in HSL it's 223°, 9%, 45%.

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