NEUTRALS

Derby

#6E645B

RGB 110, 100, 91 · HSL 28°, 9%, 39% · CMYK 0, 9, 17, 57

Derby is #6E645B in HEX — rgb(110, 100, 91), hsl(28°, 9%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 17%, 57%).

Derby pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 28°, 9%, 39%. 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#6E645B

RGB110, 100, 91

HSL28°, 9%, 39%

HSV28°, 17%, 43%

CMYK0, 9, 17, 57

Decimal7234651

CSS RGBrgb(110, 100, 91)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 9%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Derby N180-6

Exact match

Dulux

Ploughed Earth S14B7

ΔE 0.9 · #6C6359

Kilz

Muddy Paws LL120

ΔE 1.1 · #6B625A

Sherwin-Williams

Griffin SW7026

ΔE 1.3 · #6F6459

IKEA

IKEA172 172

ΔE 1.5 · #6C645D

Vista Paint

Castle Dale K-929

ΔE 1.7 · #6F675C

Benjamin Moore

Deep 1477

ΔE 1.9 · #6C665C

Valspar

Garden Walk 3010-9

ΔE 2.2 · #6C5F56

Hallman-Lindsay

Grey Locks 570

ΔE 2.2 · #72695E

Dunn-Edwards

Tea Bag DE6062

ΔE 2.7 · #726259

PPG

Granite 1022-6

ΔE 2.9 · #746A5E

RAL

Quartz Grey 7039

ΔE 3.4 · #6C6960

Farrow & Ball

London Clay 244

ΔE 3.8 · #786963

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 4.7 · #66665A

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 6.7 · #746D5A

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 10.7 · #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

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#6E645B

#5A646C

Analogous

#6C5A5B

#6E645B

#6C6C5A

Triadic

#6E645B

#5A6C63

#635A6C

Split-Complementary

#6E645B

#5A6C6C

#5A5B6C

Tetradic

#6E645B

#5B6C5A

#5A646C

#6C5A6C

Monochromatic

#191715

#433D38

#6E645B

#94897F

#B7AFA9

Rectangle

#6E645B

#646C5A

#5A646C

#635A6C

Compound

#6E645B

#6C6C5A

#5A646C

#5A5B6C

Variations

Lighter

#8E8277

#A9A19B

#CCC8C5

Darker

#574F48

#3C3631

#23201D

Saturation

#666361

#6C635A

#9A602D

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

5.77:1

vs Black

3.64:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6E645B

#6A675B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6E645B

#66665C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6E645B

#6E6364

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Derby 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

#92785F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6E645B

Daylight 5500K

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

#7F7D84

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.

#3F566A

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: #6E645B;

CSS — background

background-color: #6E645B;

CSS Variable

--color-derby: #6E645B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'derby': '#6E645B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6E645B] text-[#6E645B]

SCSS

$derby: #6E645B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6E645B?

#6E645B is Derby, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #6E645B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Derby?

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

What colors pair well with Derby?

Derby 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 Derby?

You can download Derby 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 Derby?

The hex code is #6E645B. In RGB it's 110, 100, 91, and in HSL it's 28°, 9%, 39%.

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