GREYS

Philosophical

#757B7D

RGB 117, 123, 125 · HSL 195°, 3%, 47% · CMYK 6, 2, 0, 51

Philosophical is #757B7D in HEX — rgb(117, 123, 125), hsl(195°, 3%, 47%), cmyk(6%, 2%, 0%, 51%).

Philosophical pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 195°, 3%, 47%. 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#757B7D

RGB117, 123, 125

HSL195°, 3%, 47%

HSV195°, 6%, 49%

CMYK6, 2, 0, 51

Decimal7699325

CSS RGBrgb(117, 123, 125)

CSS HSLhsl(195, 3%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Almost Charcoal 4008-2B

ΔE 1 · #74797A

Dunn-Edwards

Rhinoceros DE6327

ΔE 1 · #727A7C

Dulux

Franz Josef Double NZ10G9

ΔE 1.2 · #767C80

Benjamin Moore

Steel 2121-20

ΔE 1.3 · #797C7E

Sherwin-Williams

Foggy Day SW6235

ΔE 1.6 · #727C7F

IKEA

IKEA184 184

ΔE 2 · #788082

PPG

Volcanic Ash 1012-6

ΔE 2.1 · #6F7678

Kilz

Chipped Granite RL230

ΔE 2.3 · #7C8081

Behr

Complex Gray N140-5

ΔE 2.4 · #76777A

Vista Paint

Subtle Shadow C-533

ΔE 3 · #7E8080

RAL

Dusty Grey 7037

ΔE 3.3 · #7D7F7D

Hallman-Lindsay

Subtle Shadow 534

ΔE 3.4 · #7F8282

Farrow & Ball

De Nimes 299

ΔE 4.6 · #6A7C80

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 5.8 · #878787

Colorhouse

Stone .07 Stone-07

ΔE 6.7 · #848A86

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 9.1 · #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

#757B7D

#7B7674

Analogous

#747B7A

#757B7D

#74767B

Triadic

#757B7D

#7B747A

#7A7B74

Split-Complementary

#757B7D

#7B7476

#7B7A74

Tetradic

#757B7D

#7A747B

#7B7674

#767B74

Monochromatic

#2A2C2D

#4F5354

#757B7D

#9BA0A1

#C3C5C6

Rectangle

#757B7D

#76747B

#7B7674

#7A7B74

Compound

#757B7D

#74767B

#7B7674

#7B7A74

Variations

Lighter

#909596

#ACAFB0

#CFD0D1

Darker

#5D6163

#404344

#252728

Saturation

#777879

#747A7B

#3A97B6

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

4.30:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.89:1

Deuteranopia

#757B7D

#78797E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#757B7D

#7A7A7D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#757B7D

#757B7B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Philosophical 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

#978979

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#757B7D

Daylight 5500K

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

#848E9D

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.

#7F594C

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: #757B7D;

CSS — background

background-color: #757B7D;

CSS Variable

--color-philosophical: #757B7D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'philosophical': '#757B7D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#757B7D] text-[#757B7D]

SCSS

$philosophical: #757B7D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #757B7D?

#757B7D is Philosophical, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #757B7D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Philosophical?

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

What colors pair well with Philosophical?

Philosophical 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 Philosophical?

You can download Philosophical 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 Philosophical?

The hex code is #757B7D. In RGB it's 117, 123, 125, and in HSL it's 195°, 3%, 47%.

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