GREYS

Bilby

#716C6D

RGB 113, 108, 109 · HSL 348°, 2%, 43% · CMYK 0, 4, 4, 56

Bilby is #716C6D in HEX — rgb(113, 108, 109), hsl(348°, 2%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 4%, 56%).

Bilby pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 348°, 2%, 43%. 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#716C6D

RGB113, 108, 109

HSL348°, 2%, 43%

HSV348°, 4%, 44%

CMYK0, 4, 4, 56

Decimal7433325

CSS RGBrgb(113, 108, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(348, 2%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Bilby SG5A6

Exact match

Vista Paint

Emu C-548

ΔE 1.3 · #736D6C

Hallman-Lindsay

Emu 549

ΔE 1.7 · #756E6D

Benjamin Moore

Arctic CSP-15

ΔE 1.8 · #6D6C6E

PPG

Gibraltar Gray 1002-6

ΔE 2 · #6F6A68

Dunn-Edwards

Boat Anchor DE6377

ΔE 2.2 · #6C6B6A

Sherwin-Williams

Grapy SW7629

ΔE 2.5 · #786E70

Behr

Bradford Brown 740B-5

ΔE 2.5 · #756A6B

Kilz

Sooty RM160

ΔE 2.7 · #6A6B6B

Valspar

High-Speed Steel 4005-2B

ΔE 3.5 · #6B6E71

IKEA

IKEA095 95

ΔE 3.6 · #726965

RAL

Platinum Grey 7036

ΔE 4.8 · #7F7679

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 5.3 · #626664

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 8.7 · #66665A

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 9.7 · #6F595D

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 14.9 · #889099

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#716C6D

#6B706F

Analogous

#706B6F

#716C6D

#706D6B

Triadic

#716C6D

#6C706B

#6B6C70

Split-Complementary

#716C6D

#6B706D

#6B6F70

Tetradic

#716C6D

#6F706B

#6B706F

#6D6B70

Monochromatic

#222021

#494647

#716C6D

#969293

#BCB9B9

Rectangle

#716C6D

#706F6B

#6B706F

#6B6C70

Compound

#716C6D

#706D6B

#6B706F

#6B6F70

Variations

Lighter

#8D8889

#A9A6A7

#CDCBCC

Darker

#5A5657

#3E3B3C

#242223

Saturation

#6E6D6D

#706B6C

#A6364C

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

5.16:1

vs Black

4.07:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#716C6D

#6E6E6D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#716C6D

#6D6D6D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#716C6D

#716C6C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Bilby 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

#947E6D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#716C6D

Daylight 5500K

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

#818391

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#46756B

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: #716C6D;

CSS — background

background-color: #716C6D;

CSS Variable

--color-bilby: #716C6D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bilby': '#716C6D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#716C6D] text-[#716C6D]

SCSS

$bilby: #716C6D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #716C6D?

#716C6D is Bilby, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #716C6D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bilby?

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

What colors pair well with Bilby?

Bilby 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 Bilby?

You can download Bilby 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 Bilby?

The hex code is #716C6D. In RGB it's 113, 108, 109, and in HSL it's 348°, 2%, 43%.

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