GREYS

Plush Velvet

#7E737D

RGB 126, 115, 125 · HSL 305°, 5%, 47% · CMYK 0, 9, 1, 51

Plush Velvet is #7E737D in HEX — rgb(126, 115, 125), hsl(305°, 5%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 1%, 51%).

Plush Velvet pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 305°, 5%, 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#7E737D

RGB126, 115, 125

HSL305°, 5%, 47%

HSV305°, 9%, 49%

CMYK0, 9, 1, 51

Decimal8287101

CSS RGBrgb(126, 115, 125)

CSS HSLhsl(305, 5%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Plum Shadow PPU17-17

ΔE 1.6 · #7C707C

Valspar

Simple Plum 1001-7B

ΔE 2.2 · #82747B

Dulux

Lavender Elegance S46B5

ΔE 2.8 · #786C75

Vista Paint

Lady Carlyle K-753

ΔE 2.9 · #7F6E78

Benjamin Moore

Tempest AF-590

ΔE 3.2 · #7B777F

Sherwin-Williams

Exclusive Plum SW6263

ΔE 3.6 · #736F78

PPG

Purple Dusk 13-19

ΔE 3.7 · #7C6B76

RAL

Platinum Grey 7036

ΔE 4.2 · #7F7679

Hallman-Lindsay

Victorian Violet 1305

ΔE 4.3 · #7B6A77

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 5.4 · #8D8089

Dunn-Edwards

Tarnished Silver DE6355

ΔE 6.3 · #797B80

Kilz

Whale Tail RB280-02

ΔE 6.3 · #7C7D82

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 7.1 · #856A73

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 9.9 · #878787

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 10.1 · #8B8A8C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 12.2 · #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

#7E737D

#727E73

Analogous

#79727E

#7E737D

#7E7277

Triadic

#7E737D

#7D7E72

#727D7E

Split-Complementary

#7E737D

#777E72

#727E79

Tetradic

#7E737D

#7E7972

#727E73

#72777E

Monochromatic

#2E292D

#564E55

#7E737D

#A399A2

#C7C1C7

Rectangle

#7E737D

#7E7372

#727E73

#727D7E

Compound

#7E737D

#7E7277

#727E73

#727E79

Variations

Lighter

#988D97

#B1AAB1

#D1CED1

Darker

#655B64

#463E45

#292428

Saturation

#7A7679

#7E727D

#B739AC

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

4.53:1

vs Black

4.64:1

Deuteranopia

#7E737D

#76787D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7E737D

#75757C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7E737D

#7D7574

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Plush Velvet 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

#9E8379

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7E737D

Daylight 5500K

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

#8B889D

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.

#4C7F51

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: #7E737D;

CSS — background

background-color: #7E737D;

CSS Variable

--color-plush-velvet: #7E737D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'plush-velvet': '#7E737D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7E737D] text-[#7E737D]

SCSS

$plush-velvet: #7E737D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7E737D?

#7E737D is Plush Velvet, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #7E737D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Plush Velvet?

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

What colors pair well with Plush Velvet?

Plush Velvet 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 Plush Velvet?

You can download Plush Velvet 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 Plush Velvet?

The hex code is #7E737D. In RGB it's 126, 115, 125, and in HSL it's 305°, 5%, 47%.

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