GREYS

Dugong

#71706E

RGB 113, 112, 110 · HSL 40°, 1%, 44% · CMYK 0, 1, 3, 56

Dugong is #71706E in HEX — rgb(113, 112, 110), hsl(40°, 1%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 3%, 56%).

Dugong pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 40°, 1%, 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#71706E

RGB113, 112, 110

HSL40°, 1%, 44%

HSV40°, 3%, 44%

CMYK0, 1, 3, 56

Decimal7434350

CSS RGBrgb(113, 112, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 1%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Shadow Dance K-826

ΔE 1 · #6E6F6D

Behr

Welded Iron HDC-AC-17A

ΔE 1 · #6E6F6D

Valspar

Ocean Storm 4004-2B

ΔE 1.2 · #6F716F

PPG

Up In Smoke 1010-6

ΔE 1.4 · #6E706D

Dulux

Malay Grey SN4H6

ΔE 2.1 · #6D6C68

Dunn-Edwards

Boat Anchor DE6377

ΔE 2.1 · #6C6B6A

Benjamin Moore

Burnt CSP-120

ΔE 2.4 · #6B6A68

Hallman-Lindsay

Emu 549

ΔE 2.6 · #756E6D

Kilz

Sooty RM160

ΔE 2.6 · #6A6B6B

Sherwin-Williams

Gauntlet Gray SW7019

ΔE 2.8 · #78736E

IKEA

IKEA095 95

ΔE 4.2 · #726965

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 4.9 · #626664

RAL

Quartz Grey 7039

ΔE 5.1 · #6C6960

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 7.5 · #66665A

Colorhouse

Stone .07 Stone-07

ΔE 10.1 · #848A86

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 14.1 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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 MasstoneOrange 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

#71706E

#6F7071

Analogous

#716F6F

#71706E

#71716F

Triadic

#71706E

#6F7171

#716F71

Split-Complementary

#71706E

#6F7171

#6F6F71

Tetradic

#71706E

#6F716F

#6F7071

#716F71

Monochromatic

#242423

#4B4A49

#71706E

#979795

#BDBDBC

Rectangle

#71706E

#70716F

#6F7071

#716F71

Compound

#71706E

#71716F

#6F7071

#6F6F71

Variations

Lighter

#8E8D8C

#AAAAA9

#CDCDCD

Darker

#5B5A59

#3E3E3D

#242423

Saturation

#717070

#71716F

#A98338

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

4.95:1

vs Black

4.24:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#71706E

#71706F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#71706E

#70706E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#71706E

#717070

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Dugong 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

#94816E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#71706E

Daylight 5500K

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

#818692

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.

#485777

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: #71706E;

CSS — background

background-color: #71706E;

CSS Variable

--color-dugong: #71706E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dugong': '#71706E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#71706E] text-[#71706E]

SCSS

$dugong: #71706E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #71706E?

#71706E is Dugong, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #71706E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dugong?

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

What colors pair well with Dugong?

Dugong 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 Dugong?

You can download Dugong 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 Dugong?

The hex code is #71706E. In RGB it's 113, 112, 110, and in HSL it's 40°, 1%, 44%.

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