GREYS

Impromptu

#705F64

RGB 112, 95, 100 · HSL 342°, 8%, 41% · CMYK 0, 15, 11, 56

Impromptu is #705F64 in HEX — rgb(112, 95, 100), hsl(342°, 8%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 11%, 56%).

Impromptu pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 342°, 8%, 41%. 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#705F64

RGB112, 95, 100

HSL342°, 8%, 41%

HSV342°, 15%, 44%

CMYK0, 15, 11, 56

Decimal7364452

CSS RGBrgb(112, 95, 100)

CSS HSLhsl(342, 8%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Impromptu S48B6

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Poetry Plum SW6019

ΔE 1.9 · #6F5C5F

Benjamin Moore

Amazon 2115-30

ΔE 3 · #705C5D

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 3.1 · #6F595D

Behr

Tibetan Temple PPU1-3

ΔE 3.2 · #786466

Kilz

Roasted Beet RA100-01

ΔE 3.5 · #685860

Valspar

Sweet Currant 1001-7A

ΔE 3.6 · #66575D

PPG

Eagle Eye 1014-6

ΔE 4.5 · #736665

Dunn-Edwards

Chocolate Pudding DE6390

ΔE 5.3 · #6F6665

Vista Paint

Victorian Violet C-1304

ΔE 5.9 · #7A6975

Hallman-Lindsay

Muted Mulberry historic-muted-mulberry

ΔE 6.6 · #66626D

IKEA

IKEA095 95

ΔE 7 · #726965

Farrow & Ball

London Clay 244

ΔE 7.4 · #786963

RAL

Platinum Grey 7036

ΔE 9.2 · #7F7679

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 9.3 · #575757

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 13.7 · #583F40

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#705F64

#60716C

Analogous

#71606E

#705F64

#716460

Triadic

#705F64

#657160

#606571

Split-Complementary

#705F64

#607164

#606E71

Tetradic

#705F64

#6E7160

#60716C

#646071

Monochromatic

#1E1A1B

#483D40

#705F64

#98868B

#BBAFB3

Rectangle

#705F64

#716C60

#60716C

#606571

Compound

#705F64

#716460

#60716C

#606E71

Variations

Lighter

#907D83

#AB9FA2

#CDC7C9

Darker

#5B4D51

#3F3437

#251E20

Saturation

#6B6668

#716065

#A13052

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

5.98:1

vs Black

3.51:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#705F64

#666664

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#705F64

#626263

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#705F64

#6F6060

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Impromptu 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

#937466

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#705F64

Daylight 5500K

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

#81798A

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.

#436F62

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: #705F64;

CSS — background

background-color: #705F64;

CSS Variable

--color-impromptu: #705F64;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'impromptu': '#705F64' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#705F64] text-[#705F64]

SCSS

$impromptu: #705F64;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #705F64?

#705F64 is Impromptu, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #705F64 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Impromptu?

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

What colors pair well with Impromptu?

Impromptu 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 Impromptu?

You can download Impromptu 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 Impromptu?

The hex code is #705F64. In RGB it's 112, 95, 100, and in HSL it's 342°, 8%, 41%.

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