NEUTRALS

Ploughed Earth

#6C6359

RGB 108, 99, 89 · HSL 32°, 10%, 39% · CMYK 0, 8, 18, 58

Ploughed Earth is #6C6359 in HEX — rgb(108, 99, 89), hsl(32°, 10%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 18%, 58%).

Ploughed Earth pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 32°, 10%, 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#6C6359

RGB108, 99, 89

HSL32°, 10%, 39%

HSV32°, 18%, 42%

CMYK0, 8, 18, 58

Decimal7103321

CSS RGBrgb(108, 99, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 10%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Ploughed Earth S14B7

Exact match

Behr

Derby N180-6

ΔE 0.9 · #6E645B

Sherwin-Williams

Porpoise SW7047

ΔE 1.1 · #6B645B

Kilz

Muddy Paws LL120

ΔE 1.2 · #6B625A

Benjamin Moore

Deep 1477

ΔE 1.6 · #6C665C

Vista Paint

Castle Dale K-929

ΔE 1.7 · #6F675C

IKEA

IKEA172 172

ΔE 1.9 · #6C645D

Valspar

Garden Walk 3010-9

ΔE 2.2 · #6C5F56

Hallman-Lindsay

Grey Locks 570

ΔE 2.5 · #72695E

PPG

Introspective 15-18

ΔE 2.8 · #6D6053

Dunn-Edwards

Shaker Gray DE6231

ΔE 3.1 · #6C6556

RAL

Quartz Grey 7039

ΔE 3.3 · #6C6960

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 4.1 · #66665A

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 4.4 · #726454

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 6.4 · #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

#6C6359

#5A636D

Analogous

#6D5A5A

#6C6359

#6D6D5A

Triadic

#6C6359

#5A6D64

#645A6D

Split-Complementary

#6C6359

#5A6D6D

#5A5A6D

Tetradic

#6C6359

#5A6D5A

#5A636D

#6D5A6D

Monochromatic

#191715

#433E37

#6C6359

#958A7E

#B8B0A8

Rectangle

#6C6359

#636D5A

#5A636D

#645A6D

Compound

#6C6359

#6D6D5A

#5A636D

#5A5A6D

Variations

Lighter

#8F8376

#AAA29A

#CCC9C5

Darker

#585047

#3D3731

#23201C

Saturation

#666460

#6D645A

#9A672D

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

5.89:1

vs Black

3.57:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6C6359

#686559

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6C6359

#65655A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6C6359

#6C6263

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Ploughed Earth 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

#90775E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6C6359

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E7C82

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.

#3F536A

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: #6C6359;

CSS — background

background-color: #6C6359;

CSS Variable

--color-ploughed-earth: #6C6359;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ploughed-earth': '#6C6359' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6C6359] text-[#6C6359]

SCSS

$ploughed-earth: #6C6359;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6C6359?

#6C6359 is Ploughed Earth, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #6C6359 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ploughed Earth?

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

What colors pair well with Ploughed Earth?

Ploughed Earth 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 Ploughed Earth?

You can download Ploughed Earth 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 Ploughed Earth?

The hex code is #6C6359. In RGB it's 108, 99, 89, and in HSL it's 32°, 10%, 39%.

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