NEUTRALS
Asphalt
#7F7D77
Asphalt is a classic neutral sitting at HSL 45°, 3%, 48%. The low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality, and the hue reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Designers often reach for it in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone — ideal for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Looks at home next to natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Asphalt CC-548
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Asphalt
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #7F7D77?
#7F7D77 is Asphalt, a mid neutral with a warm undertone.
Is #7F7D77 warm or cool?
Asphalt reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Asphalt?
Asphalt works well in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Asphalt?
Asphalt pairs naturally with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Asphalt?
You can download Asphalt 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 RGB value of #7F7D77?
#7F7D77 converts to RGB 127, 125, 119.