GREYS

Deep Thoughts

#728787

RGB 114, 135, 135 · HSL 180°, 8%, 49% · CMYK 16, 0, 0, 47

Deep Thoughts is #728787 in HEX — rgb(114, 135, 135), hsl(180°, 8%, 49%), cmyk(16%, 0%, 0%, 47%).

Deep Thoughts pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 180°, 8%, 49%. 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#728787

RGB114, 135, 135

HSL180°, 8%, 49%

HSV180°, 16%, 53%

CMYK16, 0, 0, 47

Decimal7505799

CSS RGBrgb(114, 135, 135)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 8%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Wetherburn's CW-580

ΔE 1.4 · #708587

Valspar

Northern Juniper 5001-4B

ΔE 1.7 · #768B8C

Dulux

Hammock S29A5

ΔE 1.8 · #6D8787

Behr

Echo Park MQ6-10

ΔE 2.1 · #738582

PPG

Twilight Stroll 10-03

ΔE 2.6 · #71898D

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Lagoon DEC788

ΔE 3.4 · #6A7F7D

Vista Paint

Smoky Day C-490

ΔE 3.6 · #7D8D8F

Sherwin-Williams

Moody Blue SW6221

ΔE 3.8 · #7A9192

Hallman-Lindsay

Smoky Day 491

ΔE 4 · #7D8F92

Kilz

Downpour RM100

ΔE 4.2 · #808C8B

IKEA

IKEA158 158

ΔE 4.6 · #7C9195

RAL

Squirrel Grey 7000

ΔE 4.7 · #78858B

Farrow & Ball

De Nimes 299

ΔE 4.8 · #6A7C80

Colorhouse

Stone .07 Stone-07

ΔE 6.4 · #848A86

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 8.1 · #878787

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 8.7 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#728787

#877373

Analogous

#73877D

#728787

#737D87

Triadic

#728787

#877387

#878773

Split-Complementary

#728787

#87737D

#877D73

Tetradic

#728787

#7D7387

#877373

#7D8773

Monochromatic

#2D3434

#505E5E

#728787

#9CABAB

#C5CECE

Rectangle

#728787

#737387

#877373

#878773

Compound

#728787

#737D87

#877373

#877D73

Variations

Lighter

#8F9F9F

#ACB6B6

#CFD4D4

Darker

#5C6C6C

#3F4B4B

#242C2C

Saturation

#7A8080

#738787

#39C0C0

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

3.80:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.53:1

Deuteranopia

#728787

#7F8088

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#728787

#848487

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#728787

#738786

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Deep Thoughts 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

#959280

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#728787

Daylight 5500K

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

#8297A5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#855050

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: #728787;

CSS — background

background-color: #728787;

CSS Variable

--color-deep-thoughts: #728787;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deep-thoughts': '#728787' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#728787] text-[#728787]

SCSS

$deep-thoughts: #728787;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #728787?

#728787 is Deep Thoughts, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #728787 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Deep Thoughts?

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

What colors pair well with Deep Thoughts?

Deep Thoughts 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 Deep Thoughts?

You can download Deep Thoughts 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 Deep Thoughts?

The hex code is #728787. In RGB it's 114, 135, 135, and in HSL it's 180°, 8%, 49%.

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