GREYS

Contemplative

#70766A

RGB 112, 118, 106 · HSL 90°, 5%, 44% · CMYK 5, 0, 10, 54

Contemplative is #70766A in HEX — rgb(112, 118, 106), hsl(90°, 5%, 44%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 10%, 54%).

Contemplative pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 90°, 5%, 44%. 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#70766A

RGB112, 118, 106

HSL90°, 5%, 44%

HSV90°, 10%, 46%

CMYK5, 0, 10, 54

Decimal7370346

CSS RGBrgb(112, 118, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(90, 5%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Armored Steel DE6279

ΔE 1.8 · #747769

Behr

Conifer Green PPU10-19

ΔE 2.2 · #747768

Dulux

Currency Creek SG5F6

ΔE 2.5 · #6D7064

Farrow & Ball

Green Smoke 47

ΔE 2.5 · #737C70

PPG

Thyme Green 1128-6

ΔE 2.6 · #737B6C

Benjamin Moore

Rooftop CSP-765

ΔE 2.6 · #77786A

Hallman-Lindsay

Billowing Smoke 583

ΔE 2.8 · #6E726A

Vista Paint

Burnished Pewter K-842

ΔE 2.9 · #6F726A

RAL

Concrete Grey 7023

ΔE 4.2 · #686C5E

Sherwin-Williams

Retreat SW6207

ΔE 4.2 · #7A8076

Kilz

Royal Ivy TB-79

ΔE 4.4 · #70705F

Valspar

Lush Sage 5003-2B

ΔE 4.4 · #788176

IKEA

IKEA055 55

ΔE 5 · #7E8177

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 6.5 · #66665A

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 7.5 · #746D5A

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 13.8 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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 MasstoneYellow-Green 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

#70766A

#706B76

Analogous

#76766B

#70766A

#6B766B

Triadic

#70766A

#6B7076

#766B70

Split-Complementary

#70766A

#6B6B76

#766B76

Tetradic

#70766A

#6B7676

#706B76

#766B6B

Monochromatic

#242522

#4A4E46

#70766A

#969C91

#BDC0B9

Rectangle

#70766A

#6B7670

#706B76

#766B70

Compound

#70766A

#6B766B

#706B76

#766B76

Variations

Lighter

#8D9287

#A9ADA6

#CDCFCB

Darker

#5A5E55

#3E413A

#242622

Saturation

#70726F

#70766B

#70AB35

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

4.68:1

vs Black

4.49:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#70766A

#75736B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#70766A

#75756C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#70766A

#717475

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Contemplative 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

#93856B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#70766A

Daylight 5500K

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

#818A8F

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.

#5F4877

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: #70766A;

CSS — background

background-color: #70766A;

CSS Variable

--color-contemplative: #70766A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'contemplative': '#70766A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#70766A] text-[#70766A]

SCSS

$contemplative: #70766A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #70766A?

#70766A is Contemplative, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #70766A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Contemplative?

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

What colors pair well with Contemplative?

Contemplative 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 Contemplative?

You can download Contemplative 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 Contemplative?

The hex code is #70766A. In RGB it's 112, 118, 106, and in HSL it's 90°, 5%, 44%.

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