GREYS

Chimaera

#74626D

RGB 116, 98, 109 · HSL 323°, 8%, 42% · CMYK 0, 16, 6, 55

Chimaera is #74626D in HEX — rgb(116, 98, 109), hsl(323°, 8%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 6%, 55%).

Chimaera pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 323°, 8%, 42%. 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#74626D

RGB116, 98, 109

HSL323°, 8%, 42%

HSV323°, 16%, 45%

CMYK0, 16, 6, 55

Decimal7627373

CSS RGBrgb(116, 98, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(323, 8%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Chimera S46C6

ΔE 0.6 · #74626E

Benjamin Moore

Wild CSP-475

ΔE 2.9 · #6C5F6C

Vista Paint

Victorian Violet C-1304

ΔE 2.9 · #7A6975

Behr

Smoked Mulberry MQ1-38

ΔE 3.1 · #726070

Hallman-Lindsay

Victorian Violet 1305

ΔE 3.4 · #7B6A77

PPG

Purple Dusk 13-19

ΔE 3.6 · #7C6B76

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Wine DE5978

ΔE 4.1 · #745E6F

Sherwin-Williams

Expressive Plum SW6271

ΔE 4.7 · #695C62

Kilz

Roasted Beet RA100-01

ΔE 4.8 · #685860

Valspar

Plump Grape 1003-7A

ΔE 5 · #735968

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 5.7 · #856A73

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 5.8 · #6F595D

RAL

Platinum Grey 7036

ΔE 9.2 · #7F7679

Farrow & Ball

London Clay 244

ΔE 10.3 · #786963

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 11.9 · #575757

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 16 · #583F40

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#74626D

#637469

Analogous

#726374

#74626D

#746365

Triadic

#74626D

#6D7463

#636D74

Split-Complementary

#74626D

#657463

#637472

Tetradic

#74626D

#747263

#637469

#636574

Monochromatic

#211C1F

#4A3F46

#74626D

#9A8993

#BDB2B9

Rectangle

#74626D

#746963

#637469

#636D74

Compound

#74626D

#746365

#637469

#637472

Variations

Lighter

#927F8B

#ACA0A8

#CEC8CC

Darker

#5D4E57

#40363C

#251F23

Saturation

#6E696C

#74636D

#A53179

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

5.66:1

vs Black

3.71:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#74626D

#696A6D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#74626D

#65656C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#74626D

#736464

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Chimaera 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

#96766D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#74626D

Daylight 5500K

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

#847B91

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#447256

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: #74626D;

CSS — background

background-color: #74626D;

CSS Variable

--color-chimaera: #74626D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chimaera': '#74626D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#74626D] text-[#74626D]

SCSS

$chimaera: #74626D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #74626D?

#74626D is Chimaera, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #74626D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chimaera?

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

What colors pair well with Chimaera?

Chimaera 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 Chimaera?

You can download Chimaera 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 Chimaera?

The hex code is #74626D. In RGB it's 116, 98, 109, and in HSL it's 323°, 8%, 42%.

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