GREYS

Monsoon

#7A7679

RGB 122, 118, 121 · HSL 315°, 2%, 47% · CMYK 0, 3, 1, 52

Monsoon is #7A7679 in HEX — rgb(122, 118, 121), hsl(315°, 2%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 1%, 52%).

Monsoon pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 315°, 2%, 47%. 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#7A7679

RGB122, 118, 121

HSL315°, 2%, 47%

HSV315°, 3%, 48%

CMYK0, 3, 1, 52

Decimal8025721

CSS RGBrgb(122, 118, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(315, 2%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Ocean Frigate 555

ΔE 1.3 · #7A7778

Dulux

Desire SG6B5

ΔE 1.3 · #777377

Sherwin-Williams

Special Gray SW6277

ΔE 1.4 · #7B787D

Vista Paint

Ocean Frigate C-554

ΔE 1.8 · #7A7777

Behr

Echo PPU17-18

ΔE 1.8 · #797275

Dunn-Edwards

Bank Vault DE6383

ΔE 2 · #757374

RAL

Platinum Grey 7036

ΔE 2.1 · #7F7679

Benjamin Moore

Gray 1462

ΔE 2.8 · #7A7372

Kilz

Whale Tail RB280-02

ΔE 3.3 · #7C7D82

Valspar

Rugged Suede 4003-2B

ΔE 3.6 · #7B7875

IKEA

IKEA185 185

ΔE 3.7 · #7B7B79

PPG

Improbable 1011-5

ΔE 4.1 · #6E7376

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 6.7 · #878787

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 6.9 · #8D8089

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 7.7 · #8B8A8C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 10.9 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#7A7679

#757A77

Analogous

#79757A

#7A7679

#7A7577

Triadic

#7A7679

#797A75

#75797A

Split-Complementary

#7A7679

#777A75

#757A79

Tetradic

#7A7679

#7A7975

#757A77

#75777A

Monochromatic

#2C2A2C

#535052

#7A7679

#A09C9F

#C6C3C5

Rectangle

#7A7679

#7A7775

#757A77

#75797A

Compound

#7A7679

#7A7577

#757A77

#757A79

Variations

Lighter

#959194

#AFADAF

#D0CFD0

Darker

#625E61

#434043

#272527

Saturation

#797778

#7A7579

#B53B96

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

4.47:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.69:1

Deuteranopia

#7A7679

#777879

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7A7679

#777779

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7A7679

#7A7776

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Monsoon 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

#9B8576

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7A7679

Daylight 5500K

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

#888A9A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#4C7F59

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: #7A7679;

CSS — background

background-color: #7A7679;

CSS Variable

--color-monsoon: #7A7679;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'monsoon': '#7A7679' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7A7679] text-[#7A7679]

SCSS

$monsoon: #7A7679;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7A7679?

#7A7679 is Monsoon, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #7A7679 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Monsoon?

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

What colors pair well with Monsoon?

Monsoon 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 Monsoon?

You can download Monsoon 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 Monsoon?

The hex code is #7A7679. In RGB it's 122, 118, 121, and in HSL it's 315°, 2%, 47%.

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