GREYS

Platinum Grey

#7F7679

RGB 127, 118, 121 · HSL 340°, 4%, 48% · CMYK 0, 7, 5, 50

Platinum Grey is #7F7679 in HEX — rgb(127, 118, 121), hsl(340°, 4%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 5%, 50%).

Platinum Grey pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 340°, 4%, 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#7F7679

RGB127, 118, 121

HSL340°, 4%, 48%

HSV340°, 7%, 50%

CMYK0, 7, 5, 50

Decimal8353401

CSS RGBrgb(127, 118, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(340, 4%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Platinum Grey 7036

Exact match

Behr

Echo PPU17-18

ΔE 1.9 · #797275

Dulux

Timber SG5A5

ΔE 2.1 · #7E797A

Sherwin-Williams

Soulmate SW6270

ΔE 2.3 · #85777B

Benjamin Moore

Vintage 1455

ΔE 2.6 · #7B7075

Valspar

Roaming Pony 1003-9B

ΔE 2.7 · #7E7172

Hallman-Lindsay

Ocean Frigate 555

ΔE 2.7 · #7A7778

Vista Paint

Ocean Frigate C-554

ΔE 3 · #7A7777

PPG

Choo Choo 1047-6

ΔE 3.3 · #867578

Dunn-Edwards

Bank Vault DE6383

ΔE 3.6 · #757374

IKEA

IKEA170 170

ΔE 4.3 · #827672

Kilz

Whale Tail RB280-02

ΔE 4.6 · #7C7D82

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 5.8 · #8D8089

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 7.1 · #878787

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 7.8 · #8B8A8C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 11.5 · #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 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

#7F7679

#767F7C

Analogous

#7F767E

#7F7679

#7F7776

Triadic

#7F7679

#797F76

#76797F

Split-Complementary

#7F7679

#767F77

#767E7F

Tetradic

#7F7679

#7E7F76

#767F7C

#77767F

Monochromatic

#302C2D

#585153

#7F7679

#A49D9F

#C9C5C6

Rectangle

#7F7679

#7F7C76

#767F7C

#76797F

Compound

#7F7679

#7F7776

#767F7C

#767E7F

Variations

Lighter

#999194

#B2ADAF

#D2CFD0

Darker

#665E61

#464042

#292527

Saturation

#7C797A

#7F7679

#BA3B65

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

4.40:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.77:1

Deuteranopia

#7F7679

#7A7979

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7F7679

#787879

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7F7679

#7F7777

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Platinum Grey 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

#9F8576

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7F7679

Daylight 5500K

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

#8C8A9A

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.

#4E8271

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: #7F7679;

CSS — background

background-color: #7F7679;

CSS Variable

--color-platinum-grey: #7F7679;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'platinum-grey': '#7F7679' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7F7679] text-[#7F7679]

SCSS

$platinum-grey: #7F7679;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7F7679?

#7F7679 is Platinum Grey, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #7F7679 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Platinum Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Platinum Grey?

Platinum Grey 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 Platinum Grey?

You can download Platinum Grey 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 Platinum Grey?

The hex code is #7F7679. In RGB it's 127, 118, 121, and in HSL it's 340°, 4%, 48%.

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