GREYS

Peppercorn

#725C5B

RGB 114, 92, 91 · HSL 3°, 11%, 40% · CMYK 0, 19, 20, 55

Peppercorn is #725C5B in HEX — rgb(114, 92, 91), hsl(3°, 11%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 20%, 55%).

Peppercorn pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 3°, 11%, 40%. 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#725C5B

RGB114, 92, 91

HSL3°, 11%, 40%

HSV3°, 20%, 45%

CMYK0, 19, 20, 55

Decimal7494747

CSS RGBrgb(114, 92, 91)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 11%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Amazon 2115-30

ΔE 1.6 · #705C5D

Sherwin-Williams

Deepest Mauve SW0005

ΔE 2.1 · #6D595A

Dulux

Burnt Grape S05C7

ΔE 2.3 · #75615E

Behr

Almond Truffle BNC-23

ΔE 2.3 · #6E5955

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 3.2 · #6F595D

Dunn-Edwards

Raisin in the Sun DE6034

ΔE 3.2 · #78615C

Vista Paint

Powderhorn Manor K-1161

ΔE 3.2 · #6C5652

Valspar

Bridle Leather Brown 1009-10

ΔE 3.2 · #6B5652

Kilz

Chocolate Torte LM190

ΔE 3.9 · #715F58

PPG

Bold Brandy 1017-6

ΔE 4.8 · #796660

Farrow & Ball

London Clay 244

ΔE 6.1 · #786963

Hallman-Lindsay

Wooden Nutmeg historic-wooden-nutmeg

ΔE 6.1 · #745C51

IKEA

IKEA138 138

ΔE 6.6 · #645850

RAL

Pearl Beige 1035

ΔE 9.6 · #6A5D4D

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 9.6 · #7B584C

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 10.5 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#725C5B

#5B7071

Analogous

#715B65

#725C5B

#71675B

Triadic

#725C5B

#5B715C

#5C5B71

Split-Complementary

#725C5B

#5B7167

#5B6571

Tetradic

#725C5B

#65715B

#5B7071

#675B71

Monochromatic

#1C1717

#473939

#725C5B

#998180

#BBABAA

Rectangle

#725C5B

#70715B

#5B7071

#5C5B71

Compound

#725C5B

#71675B

#5B7071

#5B6571

Variations

Lighter

#927877

#AC9B9B

#CEC6C5

Darker

#5B4948

#3F3231

#251D1D

Saturation

#696363

#715C5B

#9F332D

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

6.18:1

vs Black

3.40:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#725C5B

#66645B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#725C5B

#60605B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#725C5B

#715C5D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Peppercorn 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

#95725F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#725C5B

Daylight 5500K

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

#827784

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.

#416A6C

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: #725C5B;

CSS — background

background-color: #725C5B;

CSS Variable

--color-peppercorn: #725C5B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'peppercorn': '#725C5B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#725C5B] text-[#725C5B]

SCSS

$peppercorn: #725C5B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #725C5B?

#725C5B is Peppercorn, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #725C5B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Peppercorn?

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

What colors pair well with Peppercorn?

Peppercorn 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 Peppercorn?

You can download Peppercorn 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 Peppercorn?

The hex code is #725C5B. In RGB it's 114, 92, 91, and in HSL it's 3°, 11%, 40%.

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