GREYS

Nocturnal

#767D86

RGB 118, 125, 134 · HSL 214°, 6%, 49% · CMYK 12, 7, 0, 47

Nocturnal is #767D86 in HEX — rgb(118, 125, 134), hsl(214°, 6%, 49%), cmyk(12%, 7%, 0%, 47%).

Nocturnal pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 214°, 6%, 49%. 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#767D86

RGB118, 125, 134

HSL214°, 6%, 49%

HSV214°, 12%, 53%

CMYK12, 7, 0, 47

Decimal7765382

CSS RGBrgb(118, 125, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(214, 6%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Silver 2119-40

ΔE 0.8 · #767C84

Sherwin-Williams

Downing Slate SW2819

ΔE 1.4 · #777F86

Dulux

Strap SG6F4

ΔE 1.5 · #7B7F88

Valspar

Elephant Gray 4006-2A

ΔE 1.8 · #7B8189

Vista Paint

Slate Tint C-519

ΔE 2 · #797E8A

Hallman-Lindsay

Slate Tint 520

ΔE 2.4 · #7A818D

PPG

Favorite Flannel 10-19

ΔE 2.7 · #70777E

Dunn-Edwards

Tarnished Silver DE6355

ΔE 3 · #797B80

Kilz

Whale Tail RB280-02

ΔE 3.2 · #7C7D82

Behr

Atlantic Shoreline PPU13-4

ΔE 3.8 · #70818A

RAL

Squirrel Grey 7000

ΔE 3.9 · #78858B

IKEA

IKEA184 184

ΔE 4.2 · #788082

Farrow & Ball

De Nimes 299

ΔE 5.4 · #6A7C80

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 7.2 · #878787

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 7.3 · #889099

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 7.5 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#767D86

#847E75

Analogous

#758384

#767D86

#767584

Triadic

#767D86

#84757C

#7C8475

Split-Complementary

#767D86

#847675

#838475

Tetradic

#767D86

#847583

#847E75

#758476

Monochromatic

#2E3033

#51565C

#767D86

#9EA2A9

#C6C9CD

Rectangle

#767D86

#7E7584

#847E75

#7C8475

Compound

#767D86

#767584

#847E75

#838475

Variations

Lighter

#91969D

#ADB0B5

#D0D1D3

Darker

#5E636A

#404449

#25282B

Saturation

#7B7D7F

#757C84

#3B74BF

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

4.16:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.05:1

Deuteranopia

#767D86

#797C87

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#767D86

#7C7C85

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#767D86

#757E7D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Nocturnal 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

#988A80

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#767D86

Daylight 5500K

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

#858FA4

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.

#856E50

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: #767D86;

CSS — background

background-color: #767D86;

CSS Variable

--color-nocturnal: #767D86;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nocturnal': '#767D86' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#767D86] text-[#767D86]

SCSS

$nocturnal: #767D86;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #767D86?

#767D86 is Nocturnal, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #767D86 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nocturnal?

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

What colors pair well with Nocturnal?

Nocturnal 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 Nocturnal?

You can download Nocturnal 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 Nocturnal?

The hex code is #767D86. In RGB it's 118, 125, 134, and in HSL it's 214°, 6%, 49%.

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