NEUTRALS
Steep Cliff Gray
#6E7C7D
Steep Cliff Gray is a balanced neutral sitting at HSL 184°, 6%, 46%. The low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality, and the hue reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Designers often reach for it in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone — ideal for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Looks at home next to natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Steep Cliff Gray 2122-20
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
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #6E7C7D?
#6E7C7D is Steep Cliff Gray, a mid neutral with a cool undertone.
Is #6E7C7D warm or cool?
Steep Cliff Gray reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Steep Cliff Gray?
Steep Cliff Gray 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 Steep Cliff Gray?
Steep Cliff Gray 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 Steep Cliff Gray?
You can download Steep Cliff Gray 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 #6E7C7D?
#6E7C7D converts to RGB 110, 124, 125.