NEUTRALS
Sharkskin
#6D6C5E
Sitting at HSL 56°, 7%, 40%, Sharkskin reads mid-tone and warm. The low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality, and the hue reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Best used for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Designers pair it with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Sharkskin 2139-30
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Sharkskin
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #6D6C5E?
#6D6C5E is Sharkskin, a mid neutral with a warm undertone.
Is #6D6C5E warm or cool?
Sharkskin reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Sharkskin?
Sharkskin works well in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Sharkskin?
Sharkskin pairs naturally with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Sharkskin?
You can download Sharkskin 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 RGB value of #6D6C5E?
#6D6C5E converts to RGB 109, 108, 94.