GREYS

Ephemera

#7A6270

RGB 122, 98, 112 · HSL 325°, 11%, 43% · CMYK 0, 20, 8, 52

Ephemera is #7A6270 in HEX — rgb(122, 98, 112), hsl(325°, 11%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 8%, 52%).

Ephemera pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 325°, 11%, 43%. 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#7A6270

RGB122, 98, 112

HSL325°, 11%, 43%

HSV325°, 20%, 48%

CMYK0, 20, 8, 52

Decimal8020592

CSS RGBrgb(122, 98, 112)

CSS HSLhsl(325, 11%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Cabal S47C6

ΔE 2 · #7F6474

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Wine DE5978

ΔE 2.7 · #745E6F

Behr

Smoked Mulberry MQ1-38

ΔE 3.1 · #726070

Valspar

Plump Grape 1003-7A

ΔE 3.6 · #735968

Hallman-Lindsay

Majestic Plum 1214

ΔE 3.7 · #806173

Vista Paint

Majestic Plum C-1213

ΔE 3.8 · #7F5F70

PPG

Purple Dusk 13-19

ΔE 4.5 · #7C6B76

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 4.7 · #856A73

Benjamin Moore

Bonne AF-635

ΔE 4.8 · #7D6B74

Sherwin-Williams

Plum Dandy SW6284

ΔE 5.8 · #8B6878

Kilz

Roasted Beet RA100-01

ΔE 6.9 · #685860

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 7.2 · #6F595D

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 10.5 · #6C6881

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 12.1 · #8D8089

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 14.8 · #575757

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 16.9 · #583F40

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#7A6270

#627A6C

Analogous

#78627A

#7A6270

#7A6264

Triadic

#7A6270

#707A62

#62707A

Split-Complementary

#7A6270

#647A62

#627A78

Tetradic

#7A6270

#7A7862

#627A6C

#62647A

Monochromatic

#251E22

#4F4049

#7A6270

#A08896

#C2B3BB

Rectangle

#7A6270

#7A6C62

#627A6C

#62707A

Compound

#7A6270

#7A6264

#627A6C

#627A78

Variations

Lighter

#987E8D

#B0A0A9

#D0C8CD

Darker

#624E59

#44353E

#281F24

Saturation

#716A6E

#7A6270

#AB3178

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

5.51:1

vs Black

3.81:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#7A6270

#6B6C70

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7A6270

#67676E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7A6270

#786565

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Ephemera 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

#9B766F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7A6270

Daylight 5500K

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

#887B93

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.

#467559

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: #7A6270;

CSS — background

background-color: #7A6270;

CSS Variable

--color-ephemera: #7A6270;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ephemera': '#7A6270' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7A6270] text-[#7A6270]

SCSS

$ephemera: #7A6270;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7A6270?

#7A6270 is Ephemera, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #7A6270 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ephemera?

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

What colors pair well with Ephemera?

Ephemera 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 Ephemera?

You can download Ephemera 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 Ephemera?

The hex code is #7A6270. In RGB it's 122, 98, 112, and in HSL it's 325°, 11%, 43%.

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