GREYS

Gunmetal Grey

#808C8C

RGB 128, 140, 140 · HSL 180°, 5%, 53% · CMYK 9, 0, 0, 45

Gunmetal Grey is #808C8C in HEX — rgb(128, 140, 140), hsl(180°, 5%, 53%), cmyk(9%, 0%, 0%, 45%).

Gunmetal Grey pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 180°, 5%, 53%. 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#808C8C

RGB128, 140, 140

HSL180°, 5%, 53%

HSV180°, 9%, 55%

CMYK9, 0, 0, 45

Decimal8424588

CSS RGBrgb(128, 140, 140)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 5%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Downpour RM100

ΔE 0.6 · #808C8B

Vista Paint

Smoky Day C-490

ΔE 1.8 · #7D8D8F

PPG

Rough Ride 1036-5

ΔE 2.4 · #7A8687

Benjamin Moore

Shaker 1594

ΔE 2.4 · #848A8B

Dulux

Wistow SG5E4

ΔE 2.5 · #858C89

Valspar

Sharkfin 4007-2A

ΔE 2.7 · #848E92

Hallman-Lindsay

London Road 527

ΔE 2.8 · #7F878A

Behr

Juniper Ash PPU12-16

ΔE 2.8 · #798885

Colorhouse

Stone .07 Stone-07

ΔE 3.2 · #848A86

Sherwin-Williams

Software SW7074

ΔE 3.8 · #7F8486

RAL

Silver Grey 7001

ΔE 3.8 · #8A9597

IKEA

IKEA158 158

ΔE 4.1 · #7C9195

Dunn-Edwards

Enchanted Eve DE6313

ΔE 4.2 · #79837F

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 4.7 · #878787

Farrow & Ball

Plummett 272

ΔE 4.9 · #8D8D8B

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 5.8 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#808C8C

#8D8181

Analogous

#818D87

#808C8C

#81878D

Triadic

#808C8C

#8D818D

#8D8D81

Split-Complementary

#808C8C

#8D8187

#8D8781

Tetradic

#808C8C

#87818D

#8D8181

#878D81

Monochromatic

#383E3E

#5C6666

#808C8C

#A9B1B1

#D1D6D6

Rectangle

#808C8C

#81818D

#8D8181

#8D8D81

Compound

#808C8C

#81878D

#8D8181

#8D8781

Variations

Lighter

#9AA4A4

#B4BABA

#D4D7D7

Darker

#667272

#464E4E

#292E2E

Saturation

#858989

#818D8D

#48C6C6

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

3.47:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.05:1

Deuteranopia

#808C8C

#87888D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#808C8C

#8A8A8C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#808C8C

#808C8B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Gunmetal 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

#9F9684

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#808C8C

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D9BA8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#905656

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #808C8C;

CSS — background

background-color: #808C8C;

CSS Variable

--color-gunmetal-grey: #808C8C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gunmetal-grey': '#808C8C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#808C8C] text-[#808C8C]

SCSS

$gunmetal-grey: #808C8C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #808C8C?

#808C8C is Gunmetal Grey, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #808C8C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gunmetal Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Gunmetal Grey?

Gunmetal 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 Gunmetal Grey?

You can download Gunmetal 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 Gunmetal Grey?

The hex code is #808C8C. In RGB it's 128, 140, 140, and in HSL it's 180°, 5%, 53%.

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