NEUTRALS

Velvet Umber

#6B605A

RGB 107, 96, 90 · HSL 21°, 9%, 39% · CMYK 0, 10, 16, 58

Velvet Umber is #6B605A in HEX — rgb(107, 96, 90), hsl(21°, 9%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 16%, 58%).

Velvet Umber pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 21°, 9%, 39%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#6B605A

RGB107, 96, 90

HSL21°, 9%, 39%

HSV21°, 16%, 42%

CMYK0, 10, 16, 58

Decimal7037018

CSS RGBrgb(107, 96, 90)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 9%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Velvet Umber S07A7

ΔE 0.8 · #6B5F5A

Valspar

Hunting Boots 1001-9A

ΔE 1.2 · #6A5F5B

Kilz

Muddy Paws LL120

ΔE 1.6 · #6B625A

Sherwin-Williams

Manor House SW7505

ΔE 1.7 · #665D57

PPG

Oswego Tea 1005-6

ΔE 2 · #665D59

IKEA

IKEA172 172

ΔE 2 · #6C645D

Benjamin Moore

Coachman's CSP-90

ΔE 2.2 · #6B645E

Behr

Derby N180-6

ΔE 2.3 · #6E645B

Vista Paint

Mohawk Valley K-1169

ΔE 3 · #705F57

Dunn-Edwards

Tea Bag DE6062

ΔE 3.2 · #726259

Hallman-Lindsay

Gropius Gray historic-gropius-gray

ΔE 4.1 · #63615D

Farrow & Ball

London Clay 244

ΔE 4.4 · #786963

RAL

Quartz Grey 7039

ΔE 4.8 · #6C6960

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 6 · #66665A

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 7.7 · #6F595D

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 10.9 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#6B605A

#5A666C

Analogous

#6C5A5D

#6B605A

#6C6A5A

Triadic

#6B605A

#5A6C61

#615A6C

Split-Complementary

#6B605A

#5A6C6A

#5A5D6C

Tetradic

#6B605A

#5D6C5A

#5A666C

#6A5A6C

Monochromatic

#191615

#433C38

#6B605A

#94877F

#B7AEA9

Rectangle

#6B605A

#666C5A

#5A666C

#615A6C

Compound

#6B605A

#6C6A5A

#5A666C

#5A5D6C

Variations

Lighter

#8E7F77

#A9A09B

#CCC8C5

Darker

#574D48

#3C3531

#231F1D

Saturation

#666361

#6C615A

#9A532D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.09:1

vs Black

3.45:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6B605A

#66635A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6B605A

#62625B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6B605A

#6B5F60

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Velvet Umber 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

#90755F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6B605A

Daylight 5500K

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

#7D7A83

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#3F5B6A

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: #6B605A;

CSS — background

background-color: #6B605A;

CSS Variable

--color-velvet-umber: #6B605A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'velvet-umber': '#6B605A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6B605A] text-[#6B605A]

SCSS

$velvet-umber: #6B605A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6B605A?

#6B605A is Velvet Umber, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #6B605A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Velvet Umber?

Velvet Umber works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Velvet Umber?

Velvet Umber pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Velvet Umber?

You can download Velvet Umber 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 Velvet Umber?

The hex code is #6B605A. In RGB it's 107, 96, 90, and in HSL it's 21°, 9%, 39%.

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