GREYS

Hulett Ore

#726F6C

RGB 114, 111, 108 · HSL 30°, 3%, 44% · CMYK 0, 3, 5, 55

Hulett Ore is #726F6C in HEX — rgb(114, 111, 108), hsl(30°, 3%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 5%, 55%).

Hulett Ore pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 30°, 3%, 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#726F6C

RGB114, 111, 108

HSL30°, 3%, 44%

HSV30°, 5%, 45%

CMYK0, 3, 5, 55

Decimal7499628

CSS RGBrgb(114, 111, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 3%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Homebush S12A6

ΔE 1.3 · #726E69

Vista Paint

Shadow Dance K-826

ΔE 1.8 · #6E6F6D

Behr

Welded Iron HDC-AC-17A

ΔE 1.8 · #6E6F6D

Hallman-Lindsay

Emu 549

ΔE 2 · #756E6D

PPG

Up In Smoke 1010-6

ΔE 2.1 · #6E706D

Dunn-Edwards

Boat Anchor DE6377

ΔE 2.2 · #6C6B6A

Valspar

Ocean Storm 4004-2B

ΔE 2.2 · #6F716F

Sherwin-Williams

Gauntlet Gray SW7019

ΔE 2.2 · #78736E

Benjamin Moore

Burnt CSP-120

ΔE 2.4 · #6B6A68

Kilz

Graphic Gray RM180

ΔE 2.9 · #6B6866

IKEA

IKEA095 95

ΔE 3.3 · #726965

RAL

Quartz Grey 7039

ΔE 4.4 · #6C6960

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 5.1 · #626664

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 6.9 · #66665A

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 9.7 · #746D5A

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 14.5 · #515545

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

#726F6C

#6D7074

Analogous

#746D6D

#726F6C

#74746D

Triadic

#726F6C

#6D7470

#706D74

Split-Complementary

#726F6C

#6D7474

#6D6D74

Tetradic

#726F6C

#6D746D

#6D7074

#746D74

Monochromatic

#252423

#4C4A48

#726F6C

#9A9693

#BFBDBB

Rectangle

#726F6C

#70746D

#6D7074

#706D74

Compound

#726F6C

#74746D

#6D7074

#6D6D74

Variations

Lighter

#908D89

#ACA9A7

#CECDCC

Darker

#5D5A57

#403E3C

#252423

Saturation

#71706F

#74706D

#AA7036

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

4.99:1

vs Black

4.21:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#726F6C

#71706C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#726F6C

#70706C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#726F6C

#726F6F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Hulett Ore 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

#95806C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#726F6C

Daylight 5500K

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

#828590

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.

#485F77

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: #726F6C;

CSS — background

background-color: #726F6C;

CSS Variable

--color-hulett-ore: #726F6C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hulett-ore': '#726F6C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#726F6C] text-[#726F6C]

SCSS

$hulett-ore: #726F6C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #726F6C?

#726F6C is Hulett Ore, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #726F6C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hulett Ore?

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

What colors pair well with Hulett Ore?

Hulett Ore 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 Hulett Ore?

You can download Hulett Ore 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 Hulett Ore?

The hex code is #726F6C. In RGB it's 114, 111, 108, and in HSL it's 30°, 3%, 44%.

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