GREYS

Pinch

#776062

RGB 119, 96, 98 · HSL 355°, 11%, 42% · CMYK 0, 19, 18, 53

Pinch is #776062 in HEX — rgb(119, 96, 98), hsl(355°, 11%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 18%, 53%).

Pinch pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 355°, 11%, 42%. 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#776062

RGB119, 96, 98

HSL355°, 11%, 42%

HSV355°, 19%, 47%

CMYK0, 19, 18, 53

Decimal7823458

CSS RGBrgb(119, 96, 98)

CSS HSLhsl(355, 11%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pinch 1449

Exact match

Dulux

Prince S02C6

ΔE 1.3 · #796165

Behr

Tibetan Temple PPU1-3

ΔE 1.9 · #786466

Sherwin-Williams

Poetry Plum SW6019

ΔE 2.7 · #6F5C5F

Dunn-Edwards

Amazing Amethyst DE6013

ΔE 3 · #806568

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 3.2 · #6F595D

Valspar

Berry Brandy 1005-9B

ΔE 4.2 · #816462

PPG

Eagle Eye 1014-6

ΔE 4.9 · #736665

Vista Paint

Powderhorn Manor K-1161

ΔE 5.7 · #6C5652

Kilz

Chocolate Torte LM190

ΔE 5.7 · #715F58

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 6.3 · #856A73

Farrow & Ball

London Clay 244

ΔE 6.3 · #786963

Hallman-Lindsay

Ranch House 142

ΔE 7.2 · #7B645A

RAL

Platinum Grey 7036

ΔE 9.8 · #7F7679

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 11 · #7B584C

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 11.6 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#776062

#5F7775

Analogous

#775F6D

#776062

#77695F

Triadic

#776062

#61775F

#5F6177

Split-Complementary

#776062

#5F7769

#5F6D77

Tetradic

#776062

#6D775F

#5F7775

#695F77

Monochromatic

#221B1C

#4C3D3F

#776062

#9D8587

#BFB0B1

Rectangle

#776062

#77755F

#5F7775

#5F6177

Compound

#776062

#77695F

#5F7775

#5F6D77

Variations

Lighter

#967C7E

#AF9E9F

#CFC7C8

Darker

#604C4D

#423435

#271E1F

Saturation

#6F6868

#775F61

#A7303A

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

5.78:1

vs Black

3.63:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#776062

#6A6962

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#776062

#646462

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#776062

#766162

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Pinch 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

#997565

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#776062

Daylight 5500K

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

#867A89

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#44726E

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: #776062;

CSS — background

background-color: #776062;

CSS Variable

--color-pinch: #776062;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pinch': '#776062' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#776062] text-[#776062]

SCSS

$pinch: #776062;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #776062?

#776062 is Pinch, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #776062 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pinch?

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

What colors pair well with Pinch?

Pinch 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 Pinch?

You can download Pinch 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 Pinch?

The hex code is #776062. In RGB it's 119, 96, 98, and in HSL it's 355°, 11%, 42%.

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