GREYS

Riverstone

#757878

RGB 117, 120, 120 · HSL 180°, 1%, 46% · CMYK 3, 0, 0, 53

Riverstone is #757878 in HEX — rgb(117, 120, 120), hsl(180°, 1%, 46%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 0%, 53%).

Riverstone pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 180°, 1%, 46%. 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#757878

RGB117, 120, 120

HSL180°, 1%, 46%

HSV180°, 3%, 47%

CMYK3, 0, 0, 53

Decimal7698552

CSS RGBrgb(117, 120, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 1%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Maraetai NZ10G8

ΔE 0.4 · #747878

Valspar

Almost Charcoal 4008-2B

ΔE 1 · #74797A

Sherwin-Williams

Westchester Gray SW2849

ΔE 1.5 · #797978

Behr

Complex Gray N140-5

ΔE 1.9 · #76777A

Benjamin Moore

Steel 2121-20

ΔE 2 · #797C7E

Dunn-Edwards

Legendary Gray DE6369

ΔE 2 · #787976

IKEA

IKEA185 185

ΔE 2.2 · #7B7B79

PPG

Volcanic Ash 1012-6

ΔE 2.2 · #6F7678

Vista Paint

Ocean Frigate C-554

ΔE 2.4 · #7A7777

Hallman-Lindsay

Ocean Frigate 555

ΔE 2.5 · #7A7778

RAL

Dusty Grey 7037

ΔE 3 · #7D7F7D

Kilz

Chipped Granite RL230

ΔE 3.2 · #7C8081

Farrow & Ball

De Nimes 299

ΔE 6.1 · #6A7C80

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 6.2 · #878787

Colorhouse

Stone .07 Stone-07

ΔE 7.2 · #848A86

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 10.7 · #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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#757878

#767474

Analogous

#747675

#757878

#747576

Triadic

#757878

#767476

#767674

Split-Complementary

#757878

#767475

#767574

Tetradic

#757878

#757476

#767474

#757674

Monochromatic

#282929

#4E5050

#757878

#9B9D9D

#C1C2C2

Rectangle

#757878

#747476

#767474

#767674

Compound

#757878

#747576

#767474

#767574

Variations

Lighter

#909292

#ACADAD

#CECFCF

Darker

#5D5F5F

#404141

#252626

Saturation

#757676

#747676

#3AB1B1

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

4.45:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.71:1

Deuteranopia

#757878

#777779

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#757878

#777778

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#757878

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Riverstone 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

#978775

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#757878

Daylight 5500K

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

#848C99

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.

#7D4B4B

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: #757878;

CSS — background

background-color: #757878;

CSS Variable

--color-riverstone: #757878;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'riverstone': '#757878' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#757878] text-[#757878]

SCSS

$riverstone: #757878;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #757878?

#757878 is Riverstone, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #757878 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Riverstone?

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

What colors pair well with Riverstone?

Riverstone 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 Riverstone?

You can download Riverstone 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 Riverstone?

The hex code is #757878. In RGB it's 117, 120, 120, and in HSL it's 180°, 1%, 46%.

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