GREYS

Echo

#797275

RGB 121, 114, 117 · HSL 334°, 3%, 46% · CMYK 0, 6, 3, 53

Echo is #797275 in HEX — rgb(121, 114, 117), hsl(334°, 3%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 3%, 53%).

Echo pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 334°, 3%, 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#797275

RGB121, 114, 117

HSL334°, 3%, 46%

HSV334°, 6%, 47%

CMYK0, 6, 3, 53

Decimal7959157

CSS RGBrgb(121, 114, 117)

CSS HSLhsl(334, 3%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Echo PPU17-18

Exact match

Dulux

Desire SG6B5

ΔE 1.4 · #777377

RAL

Platinum Grey 7036

ΔE 1.9 · #7F7679

Sherwin-Williams

Grapy SW7629

ΔE 1.9 · #786E70

Benjamin Moore

Vintage 1455

ΔE 2.1 · #7B7075

Dunn-Edwards

Bank Vault DE6383

ΔE 2.4 · #757374

Hallman-Lindsay

Ocean Frigate 555

ΔE 2.6 · #7A7778

Valspar

Roaming Pony 1003-9B

ΔE 2.8 · #7E7172

Vista Paint

Ocean Frigate C-554

ΔE 2.9 · #7A7777

Kilz

Acoustic Brown TB-29

ΔE 4.3 · #766B69

PPG

Choo Choo 1047-6

ΔE 4.6 · #867578

IKEA

IKEA170 170

ΔE 5 · #827672

Farrow & Ball

London Clay 244

ΔE 7.1 · #786963

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 8.3 · #878787

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 9.2 · #8B8A8C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 12.6 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#797275

#727976

Analogous

#797278

#797275

#797272

Triadic

#797275

#757972

#727579

Split-Complementary

#797275

#727972

#727879

Tetradic

#797275

#787972

#727976

#727279

Monochromatic

#2A2829

#514D4F

#797275

#9F999B

#C4C0C2

Rectangle

#797275

#797672

#727976

#727579

Compound

#797275

#797272

#727976

#727879

Variations

Lighter

#948E90

#AEAAAC

#D0CECF

Darker

#615B5D

#433E40

#272425

Saturation

#767475

#797275

#B2396D

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

4.69:1

vs Black

4.48:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#797275

#757575

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#797275

#737375

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#797275

#797373

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Echo 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

#9A8273

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#797275

Daylight 5500K

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

#878797

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.

#4B7D67

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: #797275;

CSS — background

background-color: #797275;

CSS Variable

--color-echo: #797275;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'echo': '#797275' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#797275] text-[#797275]

SCSS

$echo: #797275;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #797275?

#797275 is Echo, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #797275 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Echo?

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

What colors pair well with Echo?

Echo 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 Echo?

You can download Echo 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 Echo?

The hex code is #797275. In RGB it's 121, 114, 117, and in HSL it's 334°, 3%, 46%.

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