GREYS

Silverado

#6A6472

RGB 106, 100, 114 · HSL 266°, 7%, 42% · CMYK 7, 12, 0, 55

Silverado is #6A6472 in HEX — rgb(106, 100, 114), hsl(266°, 7%, 42%), cmyk(7%, 12%, 0%, 55%).

Silverado pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 266°, 7%, 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#6A6472

RGB106, 100, 114

HSL266°, 7%, 42%

HSV266°, 12%, 45%

CMYK7, 12, 0, 55

Decimal6972530

CSS RGBrgb(106, 100, 114)

CSS HSLhsl(266, 7%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Silverado 1172-6 · 13-22

Exact match

Vista Paint

Muted Mulberry C-1381

ΔE 1.6 · #67626E

Dulux

Purple Punch S44B6

ΔE 1.9 · #686374

Hallman-Lindsay

Muted Mulberry historic-muted-mulberry

ΔE 2.2 · #66626D

Valspar

Boysenberry Jam 4002-4C

ΔE 2.9 · #635D6C

Behr

Royal Raisin N110-5

ΔE 3 · #6F6A7B

Benjamin Moore

Wild CSP-475

ΔE 3.3 · #6C5F6C

IKEA

IKEA156 156

ΔE 4.2 · #676973

Dunn-Edwards

Graphite DE5936

ΔE 4.2 · #656579

Sherwin-Williams

Exclusive Plum SW6263

ΔE 5.2 · #736F78

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 6.8 · #6C6881

Kilz

Roasted Beet RA100-01

ΔE 6.9 · #685860

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 9.3 · #4D5B6A

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 9.8 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 10.8 · #575757

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 17.3 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#6A6472

#6C7364

Analogous

#646573

#6A6472

#726473

Triadic

#6A6472

#736A64

#64736A

Split-Complementary

#6A6472

#737264

#657364

Tetradic

#6A6472

#736465

#6C7364

#647372

Monochromatic

#1E1C21

#44404A

#6A6472

#908A99

#B7B3BD

Rectangle

#6A6472

#73646C

#6C7364

#64736A

Compound

#6A6472

#726473

#6C7364

#657364

Variations

Lighter

#888091

#A6A1AC

#CBC9CE

Darker

#554F5C

#3A363F

#222025

Saturation

#6B696D

#6A6473

#6332A4

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

5.71:1

vs Black

3.68:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6A6472

#646772

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6A6472

#656570

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6A6472

#696765

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Silverado 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

#8F7871

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6A6472

Daylight 5500K

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

#7C7D95

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#5E7244

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: #6A6472;

CSS — background

background-color: #6A6472;

CSS Variable

--color-silverado: #6A6472;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'silverado': '#6A6472' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6A6472] text-[#6A6472]

SCSS

$silverado: #6A6472;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6A6472?

#6A6472 is Silverado, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #6A6472 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Silverado?

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

What colors pair well with Silverado?

Silverado 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 Silverado?

You can download Silverado 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 Silverado?

The hex code is #6A6472. In RGB it's 106, 100, 114, and in HSL it's 266°, 7%, 42%.

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