GREYS

Mamba

#766D7C

RGB 118, 109, 124 · HSL 276°, 6%, 46% · CMYK 5, 12, 0, 51

Mamba is #766D7C in HEX — rgb(118, 109, 124), hsl(276°, 6%, 46%), cmyk(5%, 12%, 0%, 51%).

Mamba pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 276°, 6%, 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#766D7C

RGB118, 109, 124

HSL276°, 6%, 46%

HSV276°, 12%, 49%

CMYK5, 12, 0, 51

Decimal7761276

CSS RGBrgb(118, 109, 124)

CSS HSLhsl(276, 6%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Ritual S44B5

ΔE 2.1 · #757081

Behr

Royal Raisin N110-5

ΔE 2.5 · #6F6A7B

Hallman-Lindsay

Southern Belle 1312

ΔE 2.5 · #7C6D7D

Vista Paint

Southern Belle C-1311

ΔE 2.8 · #7B6B7A

Benjamin Moore

Nightfall CC-38

ΔE 3.6 · #706679

PPG

Purple Dusk 13-19

ΔE 4.1 · #7C6B76

Sherwin-Williams

Exclusive Plum SW6263

ΔE 4.1 · #736F78

Valspar

Turbid Amethyst 4002-4B

ΔE 4.5 · #7E7889

IKEA

IKEA156 156

ΔE 5.9 · #676973

Dunn-Edwards

Graphite DE5936

ΔE 6 · #656579

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 6.6 · #6C6881

Kilz

Burgundy Frost LA270-02

ΔE 7.9 · #8C7284

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 8.6 · #8D8089

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 11.3 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 13.2 · #878787

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 14.3 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

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

#766D7C

#747C6E

Analogous

#706E7C

#766D7C

#7C6E7B

Triadic

#766D7C

#7C776E

#6E7C77

Split-Complementary

#766D7C

#7B7C6E

#6E7C70

Tetradic

#766D7C

#7C706E

#747C6E

#6E7B7C

Monochromatic

#29262B

#504A54

#766D7C

#9D96A2

#C3BEC5

Rectangle

#766D7C

#7C6E74

#747C6E

#6E7C77

Compound

#766D7C

#7C6E7B

#747C6E

#6E7C70

Variations

Lighter

#928A97

#ADA8B1

#CFCDD1

Darker

#5F5864

#413C45

#262328

Saturation

#767377

#776E7C

#8237B3

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

4.94:1

vs Black

4.25:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#766D7C

#6F727C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#766D7C

#6F6F7A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#766D7C

#75706F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Mamba 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

#987E78

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#766D7C

Daylight 5500K

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

#85839C

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.

#5F7D4B

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: #766D7C;

CSS — background

background-color: #766D7C;

CSS Variable

--color-mamba: #766D7C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mamba': '#766D7C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#766D7C] text-[#766D7C]

SCSS

$mamba: #766D7C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #766D7C?

#766D7C is Mamba, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #766D7C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mamba?

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

What colors pair well with Mamba?

Mamba 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 Mamba?

You can download Mamba 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 Mamba?

The hex code is #766D7C. In RGB it's 118, 109, 124, and in HSL it's 276°, 6%, 46%.

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