GREYS

Quartz Grey

#6C6960

RGB 108, 105, 96 · HSL 45°, 6%, 40% · CMYK 0, 3, 11, 58

Quartz Grey is #6C6960 in HEX — rgb(108, 105, 96), hsl(45°, 6%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 11%, 58%).

Quartz Grey pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 45°, 6%, 40%. 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#6C6960

RGB108, 105, 96

HSL45°, 6%, 40%

HSV45°, 11%, 42%

CMYK0, 3, 11, 58

Decimal7104864

CSS RGBrgb(108, 105, 96)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 6%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Quartz Grey 7039

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Thunderous SW6201

ΔE 1.4 · #6D6C62

Valspar

Falcon's Plume 6002-2C

ΔE 1.5 · #6B675C

Behr

Naturalism MQ6-19

ΔE 1.7 · #696A61

Benjamin Moore

Deep 1477

ΔE 1.8 · #6C665C

Dulux

Shot-Put S11A6

ΔE 1.8 · #716B63

Vista Paint

King Fischer C-576

ΔE 1.9 · #6E6B5F

Hallman-Lindsay

King Fischer 577

ΔE 1.9 · #6E6A5E

IKEA

IKEA178 178

ΔE 2.3 · #69645D

Kilz

Underground RM170

ΔE 2.3 · #69655F

PPG

Armory 1009-6

ΔE 2.5 · #6A6B65

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 2.7 · #66665A

Dunn-Edwards

Shaker Gray DE6231

ΔE 4.3 · #6C6556

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 5.3 · #626664

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 6.4 · #746D5A

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 10.6 · #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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#6C6960

#60636C

Analogous

#6C6360

#6C6960

#696C60

Triadic

#6C6960

#606C69

#69606C

Split-Complementary

#6C6960

#60696C

#63606C

Tetradic

#6C6960

#606C63

#60636C

#6C6069

Monochromatic

#1B1A18

#44423C

#6C6960

#939085

#B7B5AE

Rectangle

#6C6960

#636C60

#60636C

#69606C

Compound

#6C6960

#696C60

#60636C

#63606C

Variations

Lighter

#8C887D

#A8A69F

#CCCBC7

Darker

#57544C

#3C3A34

#23221E

Saturation

#686764

#6C6960

#9C8130

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

5.49:1

vs Black

3.83:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6C6960

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6C6960

#6A6A61

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6C6960

#6D6869

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Quartz Grey 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

#907B63

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6C6960

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E8087

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.

#414C6C

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: #6C6960;

CSS — background

background-color: #6C6960;

CSS Variable

--color-quartz-grey: #6C6960;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'quartz-grey': '#6C6960' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6C6960] text-[#6C6960]

SCSS

$quartz-grey: #6C6960;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6C6960?

#6C6960 is Quartz Grey, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #6C6960 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Quartz Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Quartz Grey?

Quartz Grey 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 Quartz Grey?

You can download Quartz Grey 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 Quartz Grey?

The hex code is #6C6960. In RGB it's 108, 105, 96, and in HSL it's 45°, 6%, 40%.

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