GREYS

Grape Grey

#6D6166

RGB 109, 97, 102 · HSL 335°, 6%, 40% · CMYK 0, 11, 6, 57

Grape Grey is #6D6166 in HEX — rgb(109, 97, 102), hsl(335°, 6%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 6%, 57%).

Grape Grey pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 335°, 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#6D6166

RGB109, 97, 102

HSL335°, 6%, 40%

HSV335°, 11%, 43%

CMYK0, 11, 6, 57

Decimal7168358

CSS RGBrgb(109, 97, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(335, 6%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Grape Grey S01A6

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Expressive Plum SW6271

ΔE 2.1 · #695C62

Benjamin Moore

Mountain 1456

ΔE 2.2 · #685D60

PPG

Cracked Slate 1003-6

ΔE 3.5 · #69656A

Behr

Arabian Veil PPU17-19

ΔE 3.8 · #696465

Dunn-Edwards

Chocolate Pudding DE6390

ΔE 4.1 · #6F6665

Valspar

Sweet Currant 1001-7A

ΔE 4.1 · #66575D

Kilz

Roasted Beet RA100-01

ΔE 4.1 · #685860

Vista Paint

Last Light K-770

ΔE 4.8 · #6F6B6F

Hallman-Lindsay

Muted Mulberry historic-muted-mulberry

ΔE 4.9 · #66626D

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 5.1 · #6F595D

IKEA

IKEA095 95

ΔE 6.1 · #726965

Farrow & Ball

London Clay 244

ΔE 7.4 · #786963

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 8 · #575757

RAL

Platinum Grey 7036

ΔE 8.3 · #7F7679

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 14.8 · #583F40

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#6D6166

#606C67

Analogous

#6C606B

#6D6166

#6C6160

Triadic

#6D6166

#656C60

#60656C

Split-Complementary

#6D6166

#606C61

#606B6C

Tetradic

#6D6166

#6B6C60

#606C67

#61606C

Monochromatic

#1B1819

#443C3F

#6D6166

#93858B

#B7AEB2

Rectangle

#6D6166

#6C6760

#606C67

#60656C

Compound

#6D6166

#6C6160

#606C67

#606B6C

Variations

Lighter

#8C7D83

#A89FA2

#CCC7C9

Darker

#574C51

#3C3437

#231E20

Saturation

#686466

#6C6065

#9C305D

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

5.91:1

vs Black

3.55:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6D6166

#666666

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6D6166

#636365

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6D6166

#6C6262

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Grape 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

#917568

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6D6166

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E7A8C

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.

#416C5A

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: #6D6166;

CSS — background

background-color: #6D6166;

CSS Variable

--color-grape-grey: #6D6166;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grape-grey': '#6D6166' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6D6166] text-[#6D6166]

SCSS

$grape-grey: #6D6166;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6D6166?

#6D6166 is Grape Grey, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #6D6166 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grape Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Grape Grey?

Grape 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 Grape Grey?

You can download Grape 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 Grape Grey?

The hex code is #6D6166. In RGB it's 109, 97, 102, and in HSL it's 335°, 6%, 40%.

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