GREYS

Gibraltar Gray

#6F6A68

RGB 111, 106, 104 · HSL 17°, 3%, 42% · CMYK 0, 5, 6, 56

Gibraltar Gray is #6F6A68 in HEX — rgb(111, 106, 104), hsl(17°, 3%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 6%, 56%).

Gibraltar Gray pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 17°, 3%, 42%. 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#6F6A68

RGB111, 106, 104

HSL17°, 3%, 42%

HSV17°, 6%, 44%

CMYK0, 5, 6, 56

Decimal7301736

CSS RGBrgb(111, 106, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 3%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Gibraltar Gray 1002-6

Exact match

Kilz

Graphic Gray RM180

ΔE 1.3 · #6B6866

Vista Paint

Emu C-548

ΔE 1.5 · #736D6C

Benjamin Moore

Burnt CSP-120

ΔE 1.7 · #6B6A68

Behr

Mined Coal PPU18-18

ΔE 1.8 · #6C6A66

Dunn-Edwards

Boat Anchor DE6377

ΔE 1.8 · #6C6B6A

Dulux

Bilby SG5A6

ΔE 2 · #716C6D

IKEA

IKEA095 95

ΔE 2.1 · #726965

Hallman-Lindsay

Emu 549

ΔE 2.1 · #756E6D

Sherwin-Williams

Folkstone SW6005

ΔE 2.3 · #6D6562

Valspar

Ocean Storm 4004-2B

ΔE 3.6 · #6F716F

RAL

Quartz Grey 7039

ΔE 4.3 · #6C6960

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 4.4 · #626664

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 6.7 · #66665A

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 9.6 · #535654

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 13.7 · #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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#6F6A68

#686C6E

Analogous

#6E6869

#6F6A68

#6E6D68

Triadic

#6F6A68

#686E6A

#6A686E

Split-Complementary

#6F6A68

#686E6D

#68696E

Tetradic

#6F6A68

#696E68

#686C6E

#6D686E

Monochromatic

#201E1E

#474443

#6F6A68

#95908E

#BAB7B5

Rectangle

#6F6A68

#6C6E68

#686C6E

#6A686E

Compound

#6F6A68

#6E6D68

#686C6E

#68696E

Variations

Lighter

#8C8785

#A9A5A4

#CCCBCA

Darker

#585553

#3D3A39

#232221

Saturation

#6C6B6A

#6E6A68

#A25334

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

5.33:1

vs Black

3.94:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6F6A68

#6C6C68

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6F6A68

#6B6B68

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6F6A68

#6F6A6A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Gibraltar Gray 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

#937C69

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6F6A68

Daylight 5500K

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

#80818D

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.

#446572

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: #6F6A68;

CSS — background

background-color: #6F6A68;

CSS Variable

--color-gibraltar-gray: #6F6A68;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gibraltar-gray': '#6F6A68' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6F6A68] text-[#6F6A68]

SCSS

$gibraltar-gray: #6F6A68;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6F6A68?

#6F6A68 is Gibraltar Gray, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #6F6A68 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gibraltar Gray?

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

What colors pair well with Gibraltar Gray?

Gibraltar Gray 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 Gibraltar Gray?

You can download Gibraltar 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 hex code for Gibraltar Gray?

The hex code is #6F6A68. In RGB it's 111, 106, 104, and in HSL it's 17°, 3%, 42%.

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