GREYS

Brussels

#6C7C6D

RGB 108, 124, 109 · HSL 124°, 7%, 45% · CMYK 13, 0, 12, 51

Brussels is #6C7C6D in HEX — rgb(108, 124, 109), hsl(124°, 7%, 45%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 12%, 51%).

Brussels pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 124°, 7%, 45%. 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#6C7C6D

RGB108, 124, 109

HSL124°, 7%, 45%

HSV124°, 13%, 49%

CMYK13, 0, 12, 51

Decimal7109741

CSS RGBrgb(108, 124, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(124, 7%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Malarca C-457

ΔE 0.6 · #6C7C6C

Dulux

Brussels S24A6

ΔE 0.6 · #6C7C6C

Hallman-Lindsay

Malarca 458

ΔE 0.6 · #6E7D6E

PPG

English Ivy 1134-6

ΔE 0.9 · #6A7B6B

Benjamin Moore

Cushing HC-125

ΔE 2.1 · #697767

Dunn-Edwards

Ecological DE5719

ΔE 3.1 · #677F70

Farrow & Ball

Green Smoke 47

ΔE 3.4 · #737C70

Behr

Pepper Mill BXC-44

ΔE 3.6 · #687763

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Blue Green SW2811

ΔE 3.7 · #738478

Valspar

Green Peppercorn 5005-4B

ΔE 3.9 · #788476

RAL

Cement Grey 7033

ΔE 5.6 · #7D8471

IKEA

IKEA116 116

ΔE 6.3 · #5E7A65

Kilz

Culinary Herbs RG280-01

ΔE 6.6 · #5A6C5F

Colorhouse

Glass .05 Glass-05

ΔE 8.7 · #6E7E60

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 10 · #66665A

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 14.4 · #4E795B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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 MasstoneGreen 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

#6C7C6D

#7B6B7A

Analogous

#727B6B

#6C7C6D

#6B7B74

Triadic

#6C7C6D

#6C6B7B

#7B6C6B

Split-Complementary

#6C7C6D

#746B7B

#7B6B72

Tetradic

#6C7C6D

#6B727B

#7B6B7A

#7B746B

Monochromatic

#242924

#475248

#6C7C6D

#92A093

#BBC4BB

Rectangle

#6C7C6D

#6B7A7B

#7B6B7A

#7B6C6B

Compound

#6C7C6D

#6B7B74

#7B6B7A

#7B6B72

Variations

Lighter

#879788

#A6B0A7

#CCD0CC

Darker

#556356

#3A443B

#222822

Saturation

#707571

#6B7B6C

#35B03E

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

4.43:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.74:1

Deuteranopia

#6C7C6D

#78766E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6C7C6D

#79796F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6C7C6D

#6E797A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Brussels 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

#908A6D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6C7C6D

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E8F91

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#7A4977

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: #6C7C6D;

CSS — background

background-color: #6C7C6D;

CSS Variable

--color-brussels: #6C7C6D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brussels': '#6C7C6D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6C7C6D] text-[#6C7C6D]

SCSS

$brussels: #6C7C6D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6C7C6D?

#6C7C6D is Brussels, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #6C7C6D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brussels?

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

What colors pair well with Brussels?

Brussels 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 Brussels?

You can download Brussels 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 Brussels?

The hex code is #6C7C6D. In RGB it's 108, 124, 109, and in HSL it's 124°, 7%, 45%.

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