NEUTRALS

Griffin

#6F6459

RGB 111, 100, 89 · HSL 30°, 11%, 39% · CMYK 0, 10, 20, 56

Griffin is #6F6459 in HEX — rgb(111, 100, 89), hsl(30°, 11%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 20%, 56%).

Griffin pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 30°, 11%, 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#6F6459

RGB111, 100, 89

HSL30°, 11%, 39%

HSV30°, 20%, 44%

CMYK0, 10, 20, 56

Decimal7300185

CSS RGBrgb(111, 100, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 11%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Griffin SW7026

Exact match

Dulux

Carriage S13B7

ΔE 1.1 · #6C6258

Behr

Derby N180-6

ΔE 1.3 · #6E645B

Vista Paint

Tyson Taupe C-1454

ΔE 1.4 · #716358

Hallman-Lindsay

Monk's Cloth 220

ΔE 1.9 · #6E6355

PPG

Introspective 15-18

ΔE 2.2 · #6D6053

Kilz

Muddy Paws LL120

ΔE 2.2 · #6B625A

Valspar

Garden Walk 3010-9

ΔE 2.3 · #6C5F56

Benjamin Moore

Deep 1477

ΔE 2.4 · #6C665C

Dunn-Edwards

Tea Bag DE6062

ΔE 2.5 · #726259

IKEA

IKEA172 172

ΔE 2.8 · #6C645D

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 3.3 · #726454

RAL

Quartz Grey 7039

ΔE 4 · #6C6960

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 4.8 · #66665A

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 5.8 · #746D5A

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 10.6 · #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

#6F6459

#59636E

Analogous

#6E5959

#6F6459

#6E6E59

Triadic

#6F6459

#596E63

#63596E

Split-Complementary

#6F6459

#596E6E

#59596E

Tetradic

#6F6459

#596E59

#59636E

#6E596E

Monochromatic

#191714

#443D36

#6F6459

#978A7D

#B9B0A7

Rectangle

#6F6459

#636E59

#59636E

#63596E

Compound

#6F6459

#6E6E59

#59636E

#59596E

Variations

Lighter

#908375

#AAA299

#CDC9C4

Darker

#595046

#3D3730

#24201C

Saturation

#676360

#6E6359

#9B632C

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

5.76:1

vs Black

3.64:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6F6459

#6A6759

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6F6459

#66665B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6F6459

#6F6364

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Griffin 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

#93785E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6F6459

Daylight 5500K

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

#807D82

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.

#3F556A

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: #6F6459;

CSS — background

background-color: #6F6459;

CSS Variable

--color-griffin: #6F6459;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'griffin': '#6F6459' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6F6459] text-[#6F6459]

SCSS

$griffin: #6F6459;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6F6459?

#6F6459 is Griffin, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #6F6459 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Griffin?

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

What colors pair well with Griffin?

Griffin 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 Griffin?

You can download Griffin 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 Griffin?

The hex code is #6F6459. In RGB it's 111, 100, 89, and in HSL it's 30°, 11%, 39%.

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