NEUTRALS

Leroy

#71635A

RGB 113, 99, 90 · HSL 23°, 11%, 40% · CMYK 0, 12, 20, 56

Leroy is #71635A in HEX — rgb(113, 99, 90), hsl(23°, 11%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 20%, 56%).

Leroy pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 23°, 11%, 40%. 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#71635A

RGB113, 99, 90

HSL23°, 11%, 40%

HSV23°, 20%, 44%

CMYK0, 12, 20, 56

Decimal7431002

CSS RGBrgb(113, 99, 90)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 11%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Leroy S09B7

ΔE 0.8 · #71625A

Dunn-Edwards

Tea Bag DE6062

ΔE 0.9 · #726259

Vista Paint

Tyson Taupe C-1454

ΔE 1.2 · #716358

Sherwin-Williams

Griffin SW7026

ΔE 1.7 · #6F6459

Valspar

Garden Walk 3010-9

ΔE 1.8 · #6C5F56

Behr

Derby N180-6

ΔE 1.8 · #6E645B

Hallman-Lindsay

Tyson Taupe historic-tyson-taupe

ΔE 1.9 · #736458

PPG

Poppy Pods 1075-6

ΔE 2 · #736157

Kilz

Chocolate Torte LM190

ΔE 2.4 · #715F58

IKEA

IKEA172 172

ΔE 3 · #6C645D

Farrow & Ball

London Clay 244

ΔE 3.2 · #786963

Benjamin Moore

Deep 1477

ΔE 3.6 · #6C665C

RAL

Pearl Beige 1035

ΔE 5 · #6A5D4D

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 6.3 · #66665A

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 7.2 · #746D5A

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 10.6 · #7B584C

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

#71635A

#5B6971

Analogous

#715B5D

#71635A

#716F5B

Triadic

#71635A

#5B7163

#635B71

Split-Complementary

#71635A

#5B716F

#5B5D71

Tetradic

#71635A

#5D715B

#5B6971

#6F5B71

Monochromatic

#1C1917

#473E39

#71635A

#998980

#BBB1AA

Rectangle

#71635A

#69715B

#5B6971

#635B71

Compound

#71635A

#716F5B

#5B6971

#5B5D71

Variations

Lighter

#928177

#ACA19B

#CEC8C5

Darker

#5B4F48

#3F3731

#25201D

Saturation

#696563

#71635B

#9F592D

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

5.78:1

vs Black

3.63:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#71635A

#6A675A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#71635A

#66665B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#71635A

#716263

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Leroy 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

#94775F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#71635A

Daylight 5500K

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

#817C83

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.

#415C6C

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: #71635A;

CSS — background

background-color: #71635A;

CSS Variable

--color-leroy: #71635A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'leroy': '#71635A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#71635A] text-[#71635A]

SCSS

$leroy: #71635A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #71635A?

#71635A is Leroy, a mid-tone neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #71635A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Leroy?

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

What colors pair well with Leroy?

Leroy 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 Leroy?

You can download Leroy 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 Leroy?

The hex code is #71635A. In RGB it's 113, 99, 90, and in HSL it's 23°, 11%, 40%.

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