GREYS

Nimbostratus

#747880

RGB 116, 120, 128 · HSL 220°, 5%, 48% · CMYK 9, 6, 0, 50

Nimbostratus is #747880 in HEX — rgb(116, 120, 128), hsl(220°, 5%, 48%), cmyk(9%, 6%, 0%, 50%).

Nimbostratus pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 220°, 5%, 48%. 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#747880

RGB116, 120, 128

HSL220°, 5%, 48%

HSV220°, 9%, 50%

CMYK9, 6, 0, 50

Decimal7633024

CSS RGBrgb(116, 120, 128)

CSS HSLhsl(220, 5%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Favorite Flannel 10-19

ΔE 1.5 · #70777E

Benjamin Moore

Silver 2119-40

ΔE 1.6 · #767C84

Valspar

Iron Frost 4007-2B

ΔE 2 · #727A80

Dunn-Edwards

Tarnished Silver DE6355

ΔE 2.3 · #797B80

Kilz

Old Lamppost TB-37

ΔE 2.3 · #70757A

Dulux

Franz Josef Double NZ10G9

ΔE 2.8 · #767C80

Vista Paint

Made in the Shade K-786

ΔE 2.9 · #6B727A

Sherwin-Williams

Downing Slate SW2819

ΔE 2.9 · #777F86

Behr

Complex Gray N140-5

ΔE 3.1 · #76777A

Hallman-Lindsay

Dolphin Dream 521

ΔE 3.6 · #6B6F78

IKEA

IKEA184 184

ΔE 4.7 · #788082

RAL

Squirrel Grey 7000

ΔE 5.7 · #78858B

Farrow & Ball

De Nimes 299

ΔE 5.9 · #6A7C80

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 7.7 · #878787

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 8.3 · #8B8A8C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 9.2 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#747880

#817C74

Analogous

#747E81

#747880

#767481

Triadic

#747880

#817478

#788174

Split-Complementary

#747880

#817674

#7E8174

Tetradic

#747880

#81747E

#817C74

#748176

Monochromatic

#2C2D30

#505358

#747880

#9C9FA5

#C4C6CA

Rectangle

#747880

#7C7481

#817C74

#788174

Compound

#747880

#767481

#817C74

#7E8174

Variations

Lighter

#90939A

#ACAEB3

#CFD0D2

Darker

#5D6067

#404247

#252629

Saturation

#797A7C

#747881

#3A65BB

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

4.43:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.74:1

Deuteranopia

#747880

#757781

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#747880

#77777F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#747880

#737978

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Nimbostratus 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

#96877B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#747880

Daylight 5500K

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

#848C9F

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.

#82714E

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: #747880;

CSS — background

background-color: #747880;

CSS Variable

--color-nimbostratus: #747880;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nimbostratus': '#747880' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#747880] text-[#747880]

SCSS

$nimbostratus: #747880;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #747880?

#747880 is Nimbostratus, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #747880 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nimbostratus?

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

What colors pair well with Nimbostratus?

Nimbostratus 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 Nimbostratus?

You can download Nimbostratus 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 Nimbostratus?

The hex code is #747880. In RGB it's 116, 120, 128, and in HSL it's 220°, 5%, 48%.

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