GREYS

Dull

#727171

RGB 114, 113, 113 · HSL 0°, 0%, 45% · CMYK 0, 1, 1, 55

Dull is #727171 in HEX — rgb(114, 113, 113), hsl(0°, 0%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 1%, 55%).

Dull pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 0°, 0%, 45%. 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#727171

RGB114, 113, 113

HSL0°, 0%, 45%

HSV0°, 1%, 45%

CMYK0, 1, 1, 55

Decimal7500145

CSS RGBrgb(114, 113, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 0%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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Bank Vault DE6383

ΔE 1.2 · #757374

Valspar

Ocean Storm 4004-2B

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Behr

Magnet MQ2-61

ΔE 1.7 · #6D6F6E

Vista Paint

Shadow Dance K-826

ΔE 1.8 · #6E6F6D

PPG

Up In Smoke 1010-6

ΔE 2.3 · #6E706D

Benjamin Moore

Arctic CSP-15

ΔE 2.3 · #6D6C6E

Dulux

Bilby SG5A6

ΔE 2.4 · #716C6D

Hallman-Lindsay

Emu 549

ΔE 2.6 · #756E6D

Kilz

Sooty RM160

ΔE 2.7 · #6A6B6B

Sherwin-Williams

Westchester Gray SW2849

ΔE 3.2 · #797978

IKEA

IKEA185 185

ΔE 4 · #7B7B79

RAL

Platinum Grey 7036

ΔE 4.6 · #7F7679

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 5.5 · #626664

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 8.6 · #878787

Colorhouse

Stone .07 Stone-07

ΔE 9.8 · #848A86

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 13.2 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#727171

#737373

Analogous

#737373

#727171

#737373

Triadic

#727171

#737373

Split-Complementary

#727171

#737373

Tetradic

#727171

#737373

Monochromatic

#262626

#4D4D4D

#727171

#999999

#BFBFBF

Rectangle

#727171

#737373

Compound

#727171

#737373

Variations

Lighter

#8F8F8F

#ABABAB

#CECECE

Darker

#5C5C5C

#3F3F3F

#252525

Saturation

#737373

#AC3939

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

4.87:1

vs Black

4.32:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#727171

#717172

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#727171

#717171

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#727171

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Dull 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

#958170

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#727171

Daylight 5500K

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

#828694

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.

#497A7A

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: #727171;

CSS — background

background-color: #727171;

CSS Variable

--color-dull: #727171;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dull': '#727171' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#727171] text-[#727171]

SCSS

$dull: #727171;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #727171?

#727171 is Dull, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #727171 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dull?

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

What colors pair well with Dull?

Dull 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 Dull?

You can download Dull 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 Dull?

The hex code is #727171. In RGB it's 114, 113, 113, and in HSL it's 0°, 0%, 45%.

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