NEUTRALS

Secret Passageway

#6D695E

RGB 109, 105, 94 · HSL 44°, 7%, 40% · CMYK 0, 4, 14, 57

Secret Passageway is #6D695E in HEX — rgb(109, 105, 94), hsl(44°, 7%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 14%, 57%).

Secret Passageway pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 44°, 7%, 40%. 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#6D695E

RGB109, 105, 94

HSL44°, 7%, 40%

HSV44°, 14%, 43%

CMYK0, 4, 14, 57

Decimal7170398

CSS RGBrgb(109, 105, 94)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 7%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

King Fischer 577

ΔE 0.7 · #6E6A5E

Valspar

Falcon's Plume 6002-2C

ΔE 0.8 · #6B675C

Vista Paint

King Fischer C-576

ΔE 1 · #6E6B5F

RAL

Quartz Grey 7039

ΔE 1.3 · #6C6960

Benjamin Moore

Deep 1477

ΔE 1.4 · #6C665C

Sherwin-Williams

Thunderous SW6201

ΔE 1.7 · #6D6C62

Dulux

Shot-Put S11A6

ΔE 2.2 · #716B63

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 2.4 · #66665A

Behr

Naturalism MQ6-19

ΔE 2.5 · #696A61

PPG

King's Court 1032-6

ΔE 2.7 · #706D5E

IKEA

IKEA178 178

ΔE 3 · #69645D

Dunn-Edwards

Shaker Gray DE6231

ΔE 3.2 · #6C6556

Kilz

Underground RM170

ΔE 3.3 · #69655F

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 5.2 · #746D5A

Farrow & Ball

London Clay 244

ΔE 5.6 · #786963

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 10.3 · #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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#6D695E

#5F636D

Analogous

#6D625F

#6D695E

#6A6D5F

Triadic

#6D695E

#5F6D69

#695F6D

Split-Complementary

#6D695E

#5F6A6D

#625F6D

Tetradic

#6D695E

#5F6D62

#5F636D

#6D5F6A

Monochromatic

#1B1A18

#44423B

#6D695E

#949084

#B8B5AD

Rectangle

#6D695E

#636D5F

#5F636D

#695F6D

Compound

#6D695E

#6A6D5F

#5F636D

#625F6D

Variations

Lighter

#8D897C

#A9A69E

#CCCBC7

Darker

#58544C

#3C3A34

#23221E

Saturation

#686764

#6D695F

#9D7F2F

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

5.48:1

vs Black

3.83:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6D695E

#6C695E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6D695E

#6A6A60

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6D695E

#6E6769

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Secret Passageway 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

#917B62

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6D695E

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E8086

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.

#414D6C

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: #6D695E;

CSS — background

background-color: #6D695E;

CSS Variable

--color-secret-passageway: #6D695E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'secret-passageway': '#6D695E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6D695E] text-[#6D695E]

SCSS

$secret-passageway: #6D695E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6D695E?

#6D695E is Secret Passageway, a mid-tone neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #6D695E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Secret Passageway?

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

What colors pair well with Secret Passageway?

Secret Passageway 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 Secret Passageway?

You can download Secret Passageway 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 Secret Passageway?

The hex code is #6D695E. In RGB it's 109, 105, 94, and in HSL it's 44°, 7%, 40%.

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