GREYS

Enigmatic

#6D6F7E

RGB 109, 111, 126 · HSL 233°, 7%, 46% · CMYK 13, 12, 0, 51

Enigmatic is #6D6F7E in HEX — rgb(109, 111, 126), hsl(233°, 7%, 46%), cmyk(13%, 12%, 0%, 51%).

Enigmatic pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 233°, 7%, 46%. 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#6D6F7E

RGB109, 111, 126

HSL233°, 7%, 46%

HSV233°, 13%, 49%

CMYK13, 12, 0, 51

Decimal7171966

CSS RGBrgb(109, 111, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(233, 7%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Enigmatic BNC-30

Exact match

Dulux

Mountain Haze S42B5

ΔE 0.4 · #6C6F7E

Hallman-Lindsay

Overlook 1319

ΔE 1.5 · #686D7C

Benjamin Moore

Amethyst 1441 · CC-930

ΔE 1.7 · #6F7283

Vista Paint

Overlook C-1318

ΔE 1.7 · #686C7A

PPG

Old Mill Blue 1171-6

ΔE 2.4 · #6E6F82

Valspar

Pacific Coast 4004-4B

ΔE 3.7 · #6C7686

IKEA

IKEA156 156

ΔE 3.9 · #676973

Sherwin-Williams

Exclusive Plum SW6263

ΔE 4.2 · #736F78

Dunn-Edwards

Draw Your Sword DE6348

ΔE 4.4 · #6C7179

Kilz

Old Lamppost TB-37

ΔE 6.4 · #70757A

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 6.9 · #6C6881

Farrow & Ball

De Nimes 299

ΔE 9.8 · #6A7C80

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 11.5 · #4C6A74

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 12.5 · #485761

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 13.1 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#6D6F7E

#7E7C6D

Analogous

#6D777E

#6D6F7E

#736D7E

Triadic

#6D6F7E

#7E6D6F

#6F7E6D

Split-Complementary

#6D6F7E

#7E736D

#777E6D

Tetradic

#6D6F7E

#7E6D77

#7E7C6D

#6D7E73

Monochromatic

#26272C

#4A4B55

#6D6F7E

#9596A3

#BEBFC6

Rectangle

#6D6F7E

#7C6D7E

#7E7C6D

#6F7E6D

Compound

#6D6F7E

#736D7E

#7E7C6D

#777E6D

Variations

Lighter

#898B99

#A7A9B1

#CCCDD1

Darker

#575965

#3C3D45

#232329

Saturation

#737378

#6D6F7E

#3745B4

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

4.97:1

vs Black

4.23:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6D6F7E

#6C707E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6D6F7E

#6F6F7C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6D6F7E

#6C7270

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Enigmatic 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

#91807A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6D6F7E

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E859E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#7D774B

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: #6D6F7E;

CSS — background

background-color: #6D6F7E;

CSS Variable

--color-enigmatic: #6D6F7E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'enigmatic': '#6D6F7E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6D6F7E] text-[#6D6F7E]

SCSS

$enigmatic: #6D6F7E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6D6F7E?

#6D6F7E is Enigmatic, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #6D6F7E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Enigmatic?

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

What colors pair well with Enigmatic?

Enigmatic 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 Enigmatic?

You can download Enigmatic 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 Enigmatic?

The hex code is #6D6F7E. In RGB it's 109, 111, 126, and in HSL it's 233°, 7%, 46%.

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