NEUTRALS

Deep

#6C665C

RGB 108, 102, 92 · HSL 38°, 8%, 39% · CMYK 0, 6, 15, 58

Deep is #6C665C in HEX — rgb(108, 102, 92), hsl(38°, 8%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 15%, 58%).

Deep pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 38°, 8%, 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#6C665C

RGB108, 102, 92

HSL38°, 8%, 39%

HSV38°, 15%, 42%

CMYK0, 6, 15, 58

Decimal7104092

CSS RGBrgb(108, 102, 92)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 8%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Deep 1477

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Porpoise SW7047

ΔE 1 · #6B645B

Valspar

Falcon's Plume 6002-2C

ΔE 1.1 · #6B675C

Vista Paint

Castle Dale K-929

ΔE 1.2 · #6F675C

Dulux

Ploughed Earth S14B7

ΔE 1.6 · #6C6359

RAL

Quartz Grey 7039

ΔE 1.8 · #6C6960

Behr

Derby N180-6

ΔE 1.9 · #6E645B

IKEA

IKEA178 178

ΔE 2 · #69645D

Hallman-Lindsay

King Fischer 577

ΔE 2 · #6E6A5E

Kilz

Muddy Paws LL120

ΔE 2.2 · #6B625A

PPG

Granite 1022-6

ΔE 2.9 · #746A5E

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 2.9 · #66665A

Dunn-Edwards

Shaker Gray DE6231

ΔE 3.1 · #6C6556

Farrow & Ball

London Clay 244

ΔE 5 · #786963

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 5.9 · #746D5A

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 10 · #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

#6C665C

#5B616B

Analogous

#6B5E5B

#6C665C

#696B5B

Triadic

#6C665C

#5B6B66

#665B6B

Split-Complementary

#6C665C

#5B696B

#5E5B6B

Tetradic

#6C665C

#5B6B5E

#5B616B

#6B5B69

Monochromatic

#191715

#423F38

#6C665C

#938C80

#B6B2AA

Rectangle

#6C665C

#616B5B

#5B616B

#665B6B

Compound

#6C665C

#696B5B

#5B616B

#5E5B6B

Variations

Lighter

#8D8579

#A8A39B

#CCC9C6

Darker

#565149

#3C3832

#23211D

Saturation

#666461

#6B665B

#99722E

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

5.69:1

vs Black

3.69:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6C665C

#6A675C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6C665C

#67675D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6C665C

#6D6566

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Deep 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

#907960

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6C665C

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E7E84

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.

#3F4F6A

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: #6C665C;

CSS — background

background-color: #6C665C;

CSS Variable

--color-deep: #6C665C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deep': '#6C665C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6C665C] text-[#6C665C]

SCSS

$deep: #6C665C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6C665C?

#6C665C is Deep, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #6C665C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Deep?

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

What colors pair well with Deep?

Deep 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 Deep?

You can download Deep 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 Deep?

The hex code is #6C665C. In RGB it's 108, 102, 92, and in HSL it's 38°, 8%, 39%.

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