GREYS

Amazon

#705C5D

RGB 112, 92, 93 · HSL 357°, 10%, 40% · CMYK 0, 18, 17, 56

Amazon is #705C5D in HEX — rgb(112, 92, 93), hsl(357°, 10%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 17%, 56%).

Amazon pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 357°, 10%, 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#705C5D

RGB112, 92, 93

HSL357°, 10%, 40%

HSV357°, 18%, 44%

CMYK0, 18, 17, 56

Decimal7363677

CSS RGBrgb(112, 92, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(357, 10%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Amazon 2115-30

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Deepest Mauve SW0005

ΔE 1.2 · #6D595A

Behr

River Rocks N130-6

ΔE 2 · #6E585B

Dulux

Nasake S02B6

ΔE 2.1 · #746063

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 2.2 · #6F595D

Valspar

Purple Earth 1004-7A

ΔE 3.5 · #6B5457

Vista Paint

Powderhorn Manor K-1161

ΔE 4.1 · #6C5652

Dunn-Edwards

Missing Link DE6041

ΔE 4.2 · #6F5D57

PPG

Eagle Eye 1014-6

ΔE 4.7 · #736665

Kilz

Chocolate Torte LM190

ΔE 4.9 · #715F58

Farrow & Ball

London Clay 244

ΔE 6.5 · #786963

Hallman-Lindsay

Gargoyle 550

ΔE 6.5 · #60544F

IKEA

IKEA138 138

ΔE 6.8 · #645850

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 9.6 · #575757

RAL

Quartz Grey 7039

ΔE 10 · #6C6960

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 11.1 · #7B584C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#705C5D

#5C706F

Analogous

#705C67

#705C5D

#70655C

Triadic

#705C5D

#5D705C

#5C5D70

Split-Complementary

#705C5D

#5C7065

#5C6770

Tetradic

#705C5D

#67705C

#5C706F

#655C70

Monochromatic

#1C1717

#46393A

#705C5D

#988182

#BAABAC

Rectangle

#705C5D

#706F5C

#5C706F

#5C5D70

Compound

#705C5D

#70655C

#5C706F

#5C6770

Variations

Lighter

#91787A

#AB9B9C

#CDC6C6

Darker

#5A494A

#3E3233

#241D1D

Saturation

#696363

#705C5D

#9E2E34

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

6.22:1

vs Black

3.38:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#705C5D

#65635D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#705C5D

#60605D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#705C5D

#6F5D5D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Amazon 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

#937261

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#705C5D

Daylight 5500K

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

#817785

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#416C6A

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: #705C5D;

CSS — background

background-color: #705C5D;

CSS Variable

--color-amazon: #705C5D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'amazon': '#705C5D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#705C5D] text-[#705C5D]

SCSS

$amazon: #705C5D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #705C5D?

#705C5D is Amazon, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #705C5D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Amazon?

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

What colors pair well with Amazon?

Amazon 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 Amazon?

You can download Amazon 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 Amazon?

The hex code is #705C5D. In RGB it's 112, 92, 93, and in HSL it's 357°, 10%, 40%.

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