GREYS

Knighted

#6C6678

RGB 108, 102, 120 · HSL 260°, 8%, 44% · CMYK 10, 15, 0, 53

Knighted is #6C6678 in HEX — rgb(108, 102, 120), hsl(260°, 8%, 44%), cmyk(10%, 15%, 0%, 53%).

Knighted pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 260°, 8%, 44%. 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#6C6678

RGB108, 102, 120

HSL260°, 8%, 44%

HSV260°, 15%, 47%

CMYK10, 15, 0, 53

Decimal7104120

CSS RGBrgb(108, 102, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(260, 8%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Knighted S49A6

Exact match

Vista Paint

Purple Pansies K-41

ΔE 0.4 · #6B6678

Benjamin Moore

Nightfall CC-38

ΔE 1.7 · #706679

Behr

Royal Raisin N110-5

ΔE 1.7 · #6F6A7B

PPG

Silverado 1172-6 · 13-22

ΔE 2.5 · #6A6472

Dunn-Edwards

Graphite DE5936

ΔE 2.7 · #656579

Valspar

Boysenberry Jam 4002-4C

ΔE 4.1 · #635D6C

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 4.3 · #6C6881

Hallman-Lindsay

Muted Mulberry historic-muted-mulberry

ΔE 4.7 · #66626D

Sherwin-Williams

Purple Passage SW6551

ΔE 5.3 · #645E77

IKEA

IKEA156 156

ΔE 5.8 · #676973

Kilz

Wine Hour RA290-02

ΔE 7.1 · #5E5871

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 10.1 · #4D5B6A

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 11.7 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 13.3 · #575757

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 17.1 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#6C6678

#737967

Analogous

#676A79

#6C6678

#766779

Triadic

#6C6678

#796D67

#67796D

Split-Complementary

#6C6678

#797667

#6A7967

Tetradic

#6C6678

#79676A

#737967

#677976

Monochromatic

#232127

#484450

#6C6678

#948E9F

#BBB7C2

Rectangle

#6C6678

#796773

#737967

#67796D

Compound

#6C6678

#766779

#737967

#6A7967

Variations

Lighter

#8A8496

#A7A3AF

#CCCAD0

Darker

#575261

#3C3843

#232127

Saturation

#6F6E73

#6D6779

#5C34AD

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

5.51:1

vs Black

3.81:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6C6678

#666A78

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6C6678

#676776

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6C6678

#6A6968

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Knighted 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

#907975

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6C6678

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E7E99

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#677748

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: #6C6678;

CSS — background

background-color: #6C6678;

CSS Variable

--color-knighted: #6C6678;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'knighted': '#6C6678' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6C6678] text-[#6C6678]

SCSS

$knighted: #6C6678;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6C6678?

#6C6678 is Knighted, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #6C6678 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Knighted?

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

What colors pair well with Knighted?

Knighted 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 Knighted?

You can download Knighted 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 Knighted?

The hex code is #6C6678. In RGB it's 108, 102, 120, and in HSL it's 260°, 8%, 44%.

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