GREYS

Naturalist Gray

#809688

RGB 128, 150, 136 · HSL 142°, 9%, 55% · CMYK 15, 0, 9, 41

Naturalist Gray is #809688 in HEX — rgb(128, 150, 136), hsl(142°, 9%, 55%), cmyk(15%, 0%, 9%, 41%).

Naturalist Gray pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 142°, 9%, 55%. 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#809688

RGB128, 150, 136

HSL142°, 9%, 55%

HSV142°, 15%, 59%

CMYK15, 0, 9, 41

Decimal8427144

CSS RGBrgb(128, 150, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(142, 9%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Naturalist Gray N380-5

Exact match

PPG

Paradise Found 1135-5

ΔE 1.5 · #83988C

Dunn-Edwards

Mother Earth DE5718

ΔE 2.3 · #849C8D

Dulux

Cyanara S24B5

ΔE 3.4 · #77907F

Benjamin Moore

Garden 699

ΔE 3.6 · #7E8E82

Vista Paint

River Rhythm K-867

ΔE 4 · #89978D

Sherwin-Williams

Parisian Patina SW9041

ΔE 4 · #7D9B89

Kilz

Bayfront Palm RG260-02

ΔE 4.2 · #8DA091

Valspar

Blueridge Fir 5004-4B

ΔE 4.9 · #768B82

Hallman-Lindsay

Heavenly Garden 457

ΔE 5.8 · #93A394

Farrow & Ball

Card Room Green 79

ΔE 5.9 · #899081

RAL

Traffic Grey A 7042

ΔE 7.1 · #8D948D

IKEA

IKEA194 194

ΔE 8.8 · #9A9E95

Colorhouse

Stone .07 Stone-07

ΔE 9 · #848A86

Dutch Boy

Smoky Gray VS-9305

ΔE 9.3 · #95958D

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 14.3 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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 MasstoneGreen 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

#809688

#97828F

Analogous

#859782

#809688

#829794

Triadic

#809688

#898297

#978982

Split-Complementary

#809688

#948297

#978285

Tetradic

#809688

#828597

#97828F

#979482

Monochromatic

#3A453E

#5D6F64

#809688

#ACB9B1

#D5DCD8

Rectangle

#809688

#828F97

#97828F

#978982

Compound

#809688

#829794

#97828F

#978285

Variations

Lighter

#9BABA1

#B5BFB9

#D4D9D6

Darker

#667B6D

#46554B

#28322C

Saturation

#898F8B

#829789

#4ECB7C

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

3.16:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.64:1

Deuteranopia

#809688

#8F8E89

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#809688

#93938A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#809688

#829394

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Naturalist Gray 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

#9F9D81

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#809688

Daylight 5500K

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

#8DA2A5

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.

#95597F

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: #809688;

CSS — background

background-color: #809688;

CSS Variable

--color-naturalist-gray: #809688;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'naturalist-gray': '#809688' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#809688] text-[#809688]

SCSS

$naturalist-gray: #809688;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #809688?

#809688 is Naturalist Gray, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #809688 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Naturalist Gray?

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

What colors pair well with Naturalist Gray?

Naturalist Gray 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 Naturalist Gray?

You can download Naturalist Gray 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 Naturalist Gray?

The hex code is #809688. In RGB it's 128, 150, 136, and in HSL it's 142°, 9%, 55%.

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