GREYS

Tempest

#7B777F

RGB 123, 119, 127 · HSL 270°, 3%, 48% · CMYK 3, 6, 0, 50

Tempest is #7B777F in HEX — rgb(123, 119, 127), hsl(270°, 3%, 48%), cmyk(3%, 6%, 0%, 50%).

Tempest pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 270°, 3%, 48%. 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#7B777F

RGB123, 119, 127

HSL270°, 3%, 48%

HSV270°, 6%, 50%

CMYK3, 6, 0, 50

Decimal8091519

CSS RGBrgb(123, 119, 127)

CSS HSLhsl(270, 3%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Tempest AF-590

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Special Gray SW6277

ΔE 1.8 · #7B787D

PPG

Magic Dust 13-24

ΔE 2.2 · #817C85

Dulux

Wild Dove SG6A4

ΔE 2.7 · #837D85

Dunn-Edwards

Tarnished Silver DE6355

ΔE 3.1 · #797B80

Kilz

Whale Tail RB280-02

ΔE 3.3 · #7C7D82

RAL

Platinum Grey 7036

ΔE 3.5 · #7F7679

Behr

Complex Gray N140-5

ΔE 3.6 · #76777A

Hallman-Lindsay

Ocean Frigate 555

ΔE 4.1 · #7A7778

Valspar

Simple Plum 1001-7B

ΔE 4.1 · #82747B

Vista Paint

Gray Whale Cove K-778

ΔE 4.4 · #6D7079

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 5.6 · #8D8089

IKEA

IKEA185 185

ΔE 6.1 · #7B7B79

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 7.6 · #878787

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 7.9 · #8B8A8C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 9.9 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#7B777F

#7A7E77

Analogous

#77777E

#7B777F

#7E777E

Triadic

#7B777F

#7E7A77

#777E7A

Split-Complementary

#7B777F

#7E7E77

#777E77

Tetradic

#7B777F

#7E7777

#7A7E77

#777E7E

Monochromatic

#2E2D2F

#545257

#7B777F

#A19EA3

#C7C5C9

Rectangle

#7B777F

#7E777A

#7A7E77

#777E7A

Compound

#7B777F

#7E777E

#7A7E77

#777E77

Variations

Lighter

#959298

#AFADB1

#D1D0D2

Darker

#625F65

#434146

#272629

Saturation

#7A797C

#7A777E

#7A3BB9

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

4.39:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.79:1

Deuteranopia

#7B777F

#78797F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7B777F

#78787E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7B777F

#7A7878

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Tempest 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

#9C867A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7B777F

Daylight 5500K

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

#898B9F

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.

#68824E

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: #7B777F;

CSS — background

background-color: #7B777F;

CSS Variable

--color-tempest: #7B777F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tempest': '#7B777F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7B777F] text-[#7B777F]

SCSS

$tempest: #7B777F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7B777F?

#7B777F is Tempest, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #7B777F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tempest?

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

What colors pair well with Tempest?

Tempest 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 Tempest?

You can download Tempest 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 Tempest?

The hex code is #7B777F. In RGB it's 123, 119, 127, and in HSL it's 270°, 3%, 48%.

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