GREYS

De Nimes

#6A7C80

RGB 106, 124, 128 · HSL 191°, 9%, 46% · CMYK 17, 3, 0, 50

De Nimes is #6A7C80 in HEX — rgb(106, 124, 128), hsl(191°, 9%, 46%), cmyk(17%, 3%, 0%, 50%).

De Nimes pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 191°, 9%, 46%. 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#6A7C80

RGB106, 124, 128

HSL191°, 9%, 46%

HSV191°, 17%, 50%

CMYK17, 3, 0, 50

Decimal6978688

CSS RGBrgb(106, 124, 128)

CSS HSLhsl(191, 9%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

De Nimes 299

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Providence 1636

ΔE 1.5 · #677A80

PPG

Blue Blood 1034-6

ΔE 1.7 · #6B7F81

Dulux

Rangitikei River NZ9A9

ΔE 1.7 · #6F7D80

Kilz

Classic Movie RM120

ΔE 1.7 · #6B7A7C

Behr

Stormy Gray BXC-58

ΔE 1.9 · #6E8185

Dunn-Edwards

Taliesin Blue DEC798

ΔE 2.3 · #707E84

Hallman-Lindsay

Polar Pond 492

ΔE 2.4 · #6B7B7B

Sherwin-Williams

Labradorite SW7619

ΔE 2.7 · #657B83

Vista Paint

Rio Bravo K-850

ΔE 2.9 · #6F7C7C

Valspar

Iron Frost 4007-2B

ΔE 4 · #727A80

IKEA

IKEA184 184

ΔE 4.5 · #788082

RAL

Squirrel Grey 7000

ΔE 4.6 · #78858B

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 6.4 · #587675

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 9.1 · #878787

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 9.9 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#6A7C80

#806F6B

Analogous

#6B8079

#6A7C80

#6B7180

Triadic

#6A7C80

#806B7C

#7C806B

Split-Complementary

#6A7C80

#806B71

#80796B

Tetradic

#6A7C80

#796B80

#806F6B

#71806B

Monochromatic

#252B2C

#485456

#6A7C80

#93A1A5

#BCC5C7

Rectangle

#6A7C80

#6F6B80

#806F6B

#7C806B

Compound

#6A7C80

#6B7180

#806F6B

#80796B

Variations

Lighter

#87979B

#A6B0B3

#CCD1D2

Darker

#556367

#3A4547

#222829

Saturation

#727778

#6B7C80

#359EB5

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

4.37:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.81:1

Deuteranopia

#6A7C80

#747781

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6A7C80

#79797F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6A7C80

#6A7C7B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

De Nimes 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

#8F8A7B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6A7C80

Daylight 5500K

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

#7C8F9F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#7D544B

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: #6A7C80;

CSS — background

background-color: #6A7C80;

CSS Variable

--color-de-nimes: #6A7C80;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'de-nimes': '#6A7C80' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6A7C80] text-[#6A7C80]

SCSS

$de-nimes: #6A7C80;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6A7C80?

#6A7C80 is De Nimes, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #6A7C80 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with De Nimes?

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

What colors pair well with De Nimes?

De Nimes 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 De Nimes?

You can download De Nimes 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 De Nimes?

The hex code is #6A7C80. In RGB it's 106, 124, 128, and in HSL it's 191°, 9%, 46%.

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