NEUTRALS

Carriage

#6C6258

RGB 108, 98, 88 · HSL 30°, 10%, 38% · CMYK 0, 9, 19, 58

Carriage is #6C6258 in HEX — rgb(108, 98, 88), hsl(30°, 10%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 19%, 58%).

Carriage pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 30°, 10%, 38%. 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#6C6258

RGB108, 98, 88

HSL30°, 10%, 38%

HSV30°, 19%, 42%

CMYK0, 9, 19, 58

Decimal7103064

CSS RGBrgb(108, 98, 88)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 10%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Carriage S13B7

Exact match

Behr

Derby N180-6

ΔE 1 · #6E645B

Sherwin-Williams

Griffin SW7026

ΔE 1.1 · #6F6459

Kilz

Muddy Paws LL120

ΔE 1.3 · #6B625A

Valspar

Garden Walk 3010-9

ΔE 1.7 · #6C5F56

Vista Paint

Tyson Taupe C-1454

ΔE 2.1 · #716358

Benjamin Moore

Deep 1477

ΔE 2.2 · #6C665C

IKEA

IKEA172 172

ΔE 2.2 · #6C645D

PPG

Introspective 15-18

ΔE 2.4 · #6D6053

Hallman-Lindsay

Monk's Cloth 220

ΔE 2.5 · #6E6355

Dunn-Edwards

Tea Bag DE6062

ΔE 2.8 · #726259

RAL

Quartz Grey 7039

ΔE 3.9 · #6C6960

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 4.2 · #726454

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 4.6 · #66665A

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 6.6 · #746D5A

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 9.9 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#6C6258

#57616B

Analogous

#6B5757

#6C6258

#6B6B57

Triadic

#6C6258

#576B61

#61576B

Split-Complementary

#6C6258

#576B6B

#57576B

Tetradic

#6C6258

#576B57

#57616B

#6B576B

Monochromatic

#161412

#413B35

#6C6258

#93877B

#B6ADA5

Rectangle

#6C6258

#616B57

#57616B

#61576B

Compound

#6C6258

#6B6B57

#57616B

#57576B

Variations

Lighter

#8D8174

#A8A098

#CCC8C4

Darker

#564E45

#3B352F

#231F1B

Saturation

#64615E

#6B6157

#96612C

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

5.96:1

vs Black

3.53:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6C6258

#686558

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6C6258

#646459

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6C6258

#6C6162

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Carriage 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

#90765D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6C6258

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E7B81

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.

#3E5267

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: #6C6258;

CSS — background

background-color: #6C6258;

CSS Variable

--color-carriage: #6C6258;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'carriage': '#6C6258' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6C6258] text-[#6C6258]

SCSS

$carriage: #6C6258;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6C6258?

#6C6258 is Carriage, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #6C6258 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Carriage?

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

What colors pair well with Carriage?

Carriage 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 Carriage?

You can download Carriage 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 Carriage?

The hex code is #6C6258. In RGB it's 108, 98, 88, and in HSL it's 30°, 10%, 38%.

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