NEUTRALS
Millstone Gray
#6A716A
Millstone Gray is a balanced neutral sitting at HSL 120°, 3%, 43%. The color's low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality and sits between warm and cool — versatile. Designers often reach for it in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone — ideal for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Looks at home next to natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Millstone Gray 1581
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
Build a palette around Millstone Gray
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #6A716A?
#6A716A is Millstone Gray, a mid neutral with a neutral undertone.
Is #6A716A warm or cool?
Millstone Gray reads between warm and cool — versatile in any setting.
What rooms work best with Millstone Gray?
Millstone 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 Millstone Gray?
Millstone 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 Millstone Gray?
You can download Millstone 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 #6A716A?
#6A716A converts to RGB 106, 113, 106.