GREYS

King Fischer

#6E6B5F

RGB 110, 107, 95 · HSL 48°, 7%, 40% · CMYK 0, 3, 14, 57

King Fischer is #6E6B5F in HEX — rgb(110, 107, 95), hsl(48°, 7%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 14%, 57%).

King Fischer pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 48°, 7%, 40%. 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#6E6B5F

RGB110, 107, 95

HSL48°, 7%, 40%

HSV48°, 14%, 43%

CMYK0, 3, 14, 57

Decimal7236447

CSS RGBrgb(110, 107, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 7%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

King Fischer C-576

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

King Fischer 577

ΔE 0.5 · #6E6A5E

Valspar

Cosmopolitan Olive 5008-2C

ΔE 1.3 · #6B6B5F

Benjamin Moore

Sharkskin 2139-30

ΔE 1.5 · #6E6D5F

Sherwin-Williams

Thunderous SW6201

ΔE 1.5 · #6D6C62

PPG

King's Court 1032-6

ΔE 1.9 · #706D5E

RAL

Quartz Grey 7039

ΔE 1.9 · #6C6960

Dulux

Randall S15A6

ΔE 2.6 · #756D60

Behr

Naturalism MQ6-19

ΔE 2.6 · #696A61

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 2.6 · #66665A

Dunn-Edwards

Shaker Gray DE6231

ΔE 3.4 · #6C6556

Kilz

Royal Ivy TB-79

ΔE 3.5 · #70705F

IKEA

IKEA178 178

ΔE 3.9 · #69645D

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 4.6 · #746D5A

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 5.9 · #726454

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 10.6 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#6E6B5F

#5F626D

Analogous

#6D635F

#6E6B5F

#696D5F

Triadic

#6E6B5F

#5F6D6A

#6A5F6D

Split-Complementary

#6E6B5F

#5F696D

#635F6D

Tetradic

#6E6B5F

#5F6D63

#5F626D

#6D5F69

Monochromatic

#1B1B18

#44423B

#6E6B5F

#949184

#B8B6AD

Rectangle

#6E6B5F

#626D5F

#5F626D

#6A5F6D

Compound

#6E6B5F

#696D5F

#5F626D

#635F6D

Variations

Lighter

#8D8A7C

#A9A69E

#CCCBC7

Darker

#58554C

#3C3B34

#23221E

Saturation

#686764

#6D6A5F

#9D872F

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

5.34:1

vs Black

3.93:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6E6B5F

#6E6B60

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6E6B5F

#6C6C61

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6E6B5F

#6F696B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

King Fischer 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

#927D62

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6E6B5F

Daylight 5500K

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

#7F8287

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.

#414A6C

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: #6E6B5F;

CSS — background

background-color: #6E6B5F;

CSS Variable

--color-king-fischer: #6E6B5F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'king-fischer': '#6E6B5F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6E6B5F] text-[#6E6B5F]

SCSS

$king-fischer: #6E6B5F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6E6B5F?

#6E6B5F is King Fischer, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #6E6B5F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with King Fischer?

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

What colors pair well with King Fischer?

King Fischer 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 King Fischer?

You can download King Fischer 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 King Fischer?

The hex code is #6E6B5F. In RGB it's 110, 107, 95, and in HSL it's 48°, 7%, 40%.

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