NEUTRALS

Hampstead

#6C6B5A

RGB 108, 107, 90 · HSL 57°, 9%, 39% · CMYK 0, 1, 17, 58

Hampstead is #6C6B5A in HEX — rgb(108, 107, 90), hsl(57°, 9%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 17%, 58%).

Hampstead pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 57°, 9%, 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#6C6B5A

RGB108, 107, 90

HSL57°, 9%, 39%

HSV57°, 17%, 42%

CMYK0, 1, 17, 58

Decimal7105370

CSS RGBrgb(108, 107, 90)

CSS HSLhsl(57, 9%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Hampstead K-913

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Eye Of The Storm 423

ΔE 1.2 · #6B6A5B

Benjamin Moore

Castle 1561

ΔE 1.3 · #6A6858

PPG

Double Duty 1030-7

ΔE 1.5 · #686858

Dunn-Edwards

Aged Jade DE6245

ΔE 1.7 · #6C6956

Dulux

Jungle Cloak S18B7

ΔE 1.8 · #686859

Sherwin-Williams

Eclipse SW6166

ΔE 1.9 · #6B6757

Kilz

Royal Ivy TB-79

ΔE 2 · #70705F

RAL

Concrete Grey 7023

ΔE 2.8 · #686C5E

Valspar

City Arboretum 6006-4C

ΔE 2.8 · #6D6954

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 3.2 · #746D5A

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 3.5 · #676450

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 3.6 · #66665A

Behr

Ivy Topiary PPU8-25

ΔE 4.3 · #676150

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 6 · #726454

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 9.8 · #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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#6C6B5A

#5A5B6C

Analogous

#6C635A

#6C6B5A

#646C5A

Triadic

#6C6B5A

#5A6C6C

#6C5A6C

Split-Complementary

#6C6B5A

#5A646C

#635A6C

Tetradic

#6C6B5A

#5A6C63

#5A5B6C

#6C5A64

Monochromatic

#191915

#434238

#6C6B5A

#94937F

#B7B6A9

Rectangle

#6C6B5A

#5B6C5A

#5A5B6C

#6C5A6C

Compound

#6C6B5A

#646C5A

#5A5B6C

#635A6C

Variations

Lighter

#8E8D77

#A9A89B

#CCCCC5

Darker

#575648

#3C3C31

#23231D

Saturation

#666661

#6C6C5A

#9A942D

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

5.40:1

vs Black

3.89:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6C6B5A

#6E6A5B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6C6B5A

#6B6B5C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6C6B5A

#6D696A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Hampstead 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

#907D5F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6C6B5A

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E8283

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.

#3F426A

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: #6C6B5A;

CSS — background

background-color: #6C6B5A;

CSS Variable

--color-hampstead: #6C6B5A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hampstead': '#6C6B5A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6C6B5A] text-[#6C6B5A]

SCSS

$hampstead: #6C6B5A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6C6B5A?

#6C6B5A is Hampstead, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #6C6B5A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hampstead?

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

What colors pair well with Hampstead?

Hampstead 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 Hampstead?

You can download Hampstead 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 Hampstead?

The hex code is #6C6B5A. In RGB it's 108, 107, 90, and in HSL it's 57°, 9%, 39%.

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