GREYS

Dark Ash

#6A6D6D

RGB 106, 109, 109 · HSL 180°, 1%, 42% · CMYK 3, 0, 0, 57

Dark Ash is #6A6D6D in HEX — rgb(106, 109, 109), hsl(180°, 1%, 42%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 0%, 57%).

Dark Ash pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 180°, 1%, 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#6A6D6D

RGB106, 109, 109

HSL180°, 1%, 42%

HSV180°, 3%, 43%

CMYK3, 0, 0, 57

Decimal6974829

CSS RGBrgb(106, 109, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 1%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Sooty RM160

ΔE 1 · #6A6B6B

Behr

Magnet MQ2-61

ΔE 1.1 · #6D6F6E

Benjamin Moore

Gunmetal 1602

ΔE 1.5 · #6B7071

Vista Paint

Shadow Dance K-826

ΔE 1.7 · #6E6F6D

Dunn-Edwards

Boat Anchor DE6377

ΔE 1.8 · #6C6B6A

Valspar

High-Speed Steel 4005-2B

ΔE 1.8 · #6B6E71

PPG

Up In Smoke 1010-6

ΔE 2.2 · #6E706D

Hallman-Lindsay

Polished Pewter historic-polished-pewter

ΔE 2.4 · #636869

Dulux

Teahouse SN4G6

ΔE 2.5 · #666966

Sherwin-Williams

Homburg Gray SW7622

ΔE 3 · #666D69

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 3.3 · #626664

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 3.9 · #646462

RAL

Mouse Grey 7005

ΔE 5.3 · #646B63

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 7.9 · #66665A

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 9.6 · #535654

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 14.4 · #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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#6A6D6D

#6C6A6A

Analogous

#6A6C6B

#6A6D6D

#6A6B6C

Triadic

#6A6D6D

#6C6A6C

#6C6C6A

Split-Complementary

#6A6D6D

#6C6A6B

#6C6B6A

Tetradic

#6A6D6D

#6B6A6C

#6C6A6A

#6B6C6A

Monochromatic

#1E1F1F

#444646

#6A6D6D

#909292

#B7B8B8

Rectangle

#6A6D6D

#6A6A6C

#6C6A6A

#6C6C6A

Compound

#6A6D6D

#6A6B6C

#6C6A6A

#6C6B6A

Variations

Lighter

#878A8A

#A6A7A7

#CBCCCC

Darker

#555757

#3A3C3C

#222323

Saturation

#6B6B6B

#6A6C6C

#35A1A1

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

5.22:1

vs Black

4.02:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6A6D6D

#6C6C6E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6A6D6D

#6C6C6D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6A6D6D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Dark Ash 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

#8F7E6D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6A6D6D

Daylight 5500K

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

#7C8391

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.

#724444

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: #6A6D6D;

CSS — background

background-color: #6A6D6D;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-ash: #6A6D6D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-ash': '#6A6D6D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6A6D6D] text-[#6A6D6D]

SCSS

$dark-ash: #6A6D6D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6A6D6D?

#6A6D6D is Dark Ash, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #6A6D6D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dark Ash?

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

What colors pair well with Dark Ash?

Dark Ash 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 Dark Ash?

You can download Dark Ash 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 Dark Ash?

The hex code is #6A6D6D. In RGB it's 106, 109, 109, and in HSL it's 180°, 1%, 42%.

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