GREYS

Iron-ic

#6A6B67

RGB 106, 107, 103 · HSL 75°, 2%, 41% · CMYK 1, 0, 4, 58

Iron-ic is #6A6B67 in HEX — rgb(106, 107, 103), hsl(75°, 2%, 41%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 4%, 58%).

Iron-ic pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 75°, 2%, 41%. 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#6A6B67

RGB106, 107, 103

HSL75°, 2%, 41%

HSV75°, 4%, 42%

CMYK1, 0, 4, 58

Decimal6974311

CSS RGBrgb(106, 107, 103)

CSS HSLhsl(75, 2%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Malay Grey SN4H6

ΔE 1 · #6D6C68

PPG

Armory 1009-6

ΔE 1.2 · #6A6B65

Behr

Mined Coal PPU18-18

ΔE 1.3 · #6C6A66

Benjamin Moore

Burnt CSP-120

ΔE 1.5 · #6B6A68

Kilz

Old Key RL260

ΔE 1.8 · #696D6B

Dunn-Edwards

Boat Anchor DE6377

ΔE 2 · #6C6B6A

Vista Paint

Shadow Dance K-826

ΔE 2.1 · #6E6F6D

Valspar

Quaking Bog 5005-2C

ΔE 2.3 · #666A63

Sherwin-Williams

Homburg Gray SW7622

ΔE 2.5 · #666D69

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 2.8 · #626664

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 3 · #646462

RAL

Quartz Grey 7039

ΔE 3.5 · #6C6960

Hallman-Lindsay

Tornado Wind 584

ΔE 3.5 · #60635F

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 5.3 · #66665A

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 8.9 · #535654

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 12.3 · #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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#6A6B67

#68666B

Analogous

#6B6A66

#6A6B67

#686B66

Triadic

#6A6B67

#666A6B

#6B666A

Split-Complementary

#6A6B67

#66686B

#6A666B

Tetradic

#6A6B67

#666B6A

#68666B

#6B6668

Monochromatic

#1C1D1B

#434441

#6A6B67

#90918D

#B6B7B4

Rectangle

#6A6B67

#666B68

#68666B

#6B666A

Compound

#6A6B67

#686B66

#68666B

#6A666B

Variations

Lighter

#888984

#A5A6A3

#CBCBCA

Darker

#555552

#3A3B38

#222221

Saturation

#696968

#6A6B66

#839E33

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

5.37:1

vs Black

3.91:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6A6B67

#6B6A68

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6A6B67

#6B6B68

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6A6B67

#6A6A6B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Iron-ic 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

#8F7D68

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6A6B67

Daylight 5500K

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

#7C828D

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.

#4E436F

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: #6A6B67;

CSS — background

background-color: #6A6B67;

CSS Variable

--color-iron-ic: #6A6B67;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'iron-ic': '#6A6B67' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6A6B67] text-[#6A6B67]

SCSS

$iron-ic: #6A6B67;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6A6B67?

#6A6B67 is Iron-ic, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #6A6B67 warm or cool?

Iron-ic reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Iron-ic?

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

What colors pair well with Iron-ic?

Iron-ic 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 Iron-ic?

You can download Iron-ic 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 Iron-ic?

The hex code is #6A6B67. In RGB it's 106, 107, 103, and in HSL it's 75°, 2%, 41%.

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