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Beige Grey

#6D6552

RGB 109, 101, 82 · HSL 42°, 14%, 37% · CMYK 0, 7, 25, 57

Beige Grey is #6D6552 in HEX — rgb(109, 101, 82), hsl(42°, 14%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 25%, 57%).

Beige Grey pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 14%, 37%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#6D6552

RGB109, 101, 82

HSL42°, 14%, 37%

HSV42°, 25%, 43%

CMYK0, 7, 25, 57

Decimal7169362

CSS RGBrgb(109, 101, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 14%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Beige Grey 7006

Exact match

Dulux

Bronze Fig S16B7

ΔE 0.6 · #6D6553

Benjamin Moore

Cabin 1540

ΔE 1.2 · #6D6554

Dunn-Edwards

Treasure Chest DE6224

ΔE 1.7 · #726854

Valspar

Prairie Foliage 6008-2C

ΔE 1.7 · #6D6250

Behr

Ivy Topiary PPU8-25

ΔE 2.3 · #676150

Hallman-Lindsay

Warren Tavern historic-warren--tavern

ΔE 2.5 · #6B654E

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 2.5 · #676450

Vista Paint

Warren Tavern C-1406

ΔE 2.5 · #6A6650

Sherwin-Williams

Eclipse SW6166

ΔE 2.7 · #6B6757

PPG

Lemur 1101-7

ΔE 2.9 · #695F4F

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 3.2 · #726454

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 3.2 · #746D5A

Kilz

Tea Leaf LF100-02

ΔE 3.4 · #66624B

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 5.6 · #66665A

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 9.5 · #515545

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#6D6552

#51596C

Analogous

#6C5651

#6D6552

#666C51

Triadic

#6D6552

#516C64

#64516C

Split-Complementary

#6D6552

#51666C

#56516C

Tetradic

#6D6552

#516C56

#51596C

#6C5166

Monochromatic

#14130F

#403B30

#6D6552

#968B73

#B7B09F

Rectangle

#6D6552

#596C51

#51596C

#64516C

Compound

#6D6552

#666C51

#51596C

#56516C

Variations

Lighter

#90866D

#AAA393

#CCC9C1

Darker

#575040

#3C372C

#232019

Saturation

#62605A

#6C6451

#947429

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.78:1

vs Black

3.63:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6D6552

#6B6652

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6D6552

#666655

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6D6552

#6E6264

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Beige Grey brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#917859

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6D6552

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E7D7D

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.

#3C4864

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: #6D6552;

CSS — background

background-color: #6D6552;

CSS Variable

--color-beige-grey: #6D6552;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'beige-grey': '#6D6552' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6D6552] text-[#6D6552]

SCSS

$beige-grey: #6D6552;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6D6552?

#6D6552 is Beige Grey, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #6D6552 warm or cool?

Beige Grey reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Beige Grey?

Beige Grey works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Beige Grey?

Beige Grey pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Beige Grey?

You can download Beige 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 Beige Grey?

The hex code is #6D6552. In RGB it's 109, 101, 82, and in HSL it's 42°, 14%, 37%.

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