GREYS

Dotted Dove

#6C6868

RGB 108, 104, 104 · HSL 0°, 2%, 42% · CMYK 0, 4, 4, 58

Dotted Dove is #6C6868 in HEX — rgb(108, 104, 104), hsl(0°, 2%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 4%, 58%).

Dotted Dove pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 0°, 2%, 42%. 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#6C6868

RGB108, 104, 104

HSL0°, 2%, 42%

HSV0°, 4%, 42%

CMYK0, 4, 4, 58

Decimal7104616

CSS RGBrgb(108, 104, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 2%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Graphic Gray RM180

ΔE 1.3 · #6B6866

Benjamin Moore

Overcoat CC-544

ΔE 1.4 · #6A6968

PPG

Gibraltar Gray 1002-6

ΔE 1.5 · #6F6A68

Behr

Arabian Veil PPU17-19

ΔE 1.7 · #696465

Dunn-Edwards

Boat Anchor DE6377

ΔE 1.7 · #6C6B6A

Dulux

Bilby SG5A6

ΔE 1.9 · #716C6D

Vista Paint

Emu C-548

ΔE 2.4 · #736D6C

Sherwin-Williams

Folkstone SW6005

ΔE 2.7 · #6D6562

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 2.9 · #646462

Hallman-Lindsay

Emu 549

ΔE 3 · #756E6D

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 3.9 · #626664

Valspar

High-Speed Steel 4005-2B

ΔE 3.9 · #6B6E71

RAL

Quartz Grey 7039

ΔE 5.4 · #6C6960

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 7.5 · #66665A

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 8.7 · #535654

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 13.8 · #515545

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#6C6868

#696D6D

Analogous

#6D696B

#6C6868

#6D6B69

Triadic

#6C6868

#696D69

#69696D

Split-Complementary

#6C6868

#696D6B

#696B6D

Tetradic

#6C6868

#6B6D69

#696D6D

#6B696D

Monochromatic

#1F1E1E

#464343

#6C6868

#948F8F

#B9B6B6

Rectangle

#6C6868

#6D6D69

#696D6D

#69696D

Compound

#6C6868

#6D6B69

#696D6D

#696B6D

Variations

Lighter

#8B8686

#A8A5A5

#CCCBCB

Darker

#575454

#3C3A3A

#232121

Saturation

#6C6A6A

#6D6969

#A23434

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

5.50:1

vs Black

3.82:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6C6868

#6A6968

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6C6868

#696968

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6C6868

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Dotted Dove 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

#907B69

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6C6868

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E808D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#447272

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: #6C6868;

CSS — background

background-color: #6C6868;

CSS Variable

--color-dotted-dove: #6C6868;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dotted-dove': '#6C6868' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6C6868] text-[#6C6868]

SCSS

$dotted-dove: #6C6868;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6C6868?

#6C6868 is Dotted Dove, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #6C6868 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dotted Dove?

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

What colors pair well with Dotted Dove?

Dotted Dove 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 Dotted Dove?

You can download Dotted Dove 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 Dotted Dove?

The hex code is #6C6868. In RGB it's 108, 104, 104, and in HSL it's 0°, 2%, 42%.

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