GREYS
Lush
#748172
Lush is #748172 in HEX — rgb(116, 129, 114), hsl(112°, 6%, 48%), cmyk(10%, 0%, 12%, 49%).
Lush pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 112°, 6%, 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
Benjamin Moore
Lush AF-475
Valspar
Green Peppercorn 5005-4B
Vista Paint
Green Shadow K-866
PPG
Lottery Winnings 1129-6
Hallman-Lindsay
Malarca 458
Behr
Mossy Oak N360-5
Dulux
Misty Moss S23A5
Sherwin-Williams
Rookwood Blue Green SW2811
Farrow & Ball
Green Smoke 47
Dunn-Edwards
Greenland DE6286
RAL
Cement Grey 7033
IKEA
IKEA055 55
Kilz
Lincoln Green TB-68
Colorhouse
Stone .07 Stone-07
Dutch Boy
Silver Gray D-6730
Kobra
Grey 42
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
21/100
Dark
Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.
Undertone
A near-neutral with a subtle neutral blue undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Quiet · Versatile
Lush 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #748172?
#748172 is Lush, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.
Is #748172 warm or cool?
Lush reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Lush?
Lush works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.
What colors pair well with Lush?
Lush 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 Lush?
You can download Lush 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 Lush?
The hex code is #748172. In RGB it's 116, 129, 114, and in HSL it's 112°, 6%, 48%.
