GREYS

Burlap Grey

#81717E

RGB 129, 113, 126 · HSL 311°, 7%, 47% · CMYK 0, 12, 2, 49

Burlap Grey is #81717E in HEX — rgb(129, 113, 126), hsl(311°, 7%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 2%, 49%).

Burlap Grey pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 311°, 7%, 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#81717E

RGB129, 113, 126

HSL311°, 7%, 47%

HSV311°, 12%, 51%

CMYK0, 12, 2, 49

Decimal8483198

CSS RGBrgb(129, 113, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(311, 7%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Lively Lavender S46C5

ΔE 1.3 · #806E7B

Behr

Plum Shadow PPU17-17

ΔE 1.9 · #7C707C

Vista Paint

Lady Carlyle K-753

ΔE 2.2 · #7F6E78

Hallman-Lindsay

Southern Belle 1312

ΔE 2.4 · #7C6D7D

PPG

Purple Dusk 13-19

ΔE 2.7 · #7C6B76

Valspar

Classical Violet 4001-4B

ΔE 2.7 · #877885

Benjamin Moore

Bonne AF-635

ΔE 3.4 · #7D6B74

Kilz

Burgundy Frost LA270-02

ΔE 5.1 · #8C7284

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 5.6 · #856A73

Sherwin-Williams

Soulmate SW6270

ΔE 5.6 · #85777B

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 6.1 · #8D8089

Dunn-Edwards

Muted Berry DE5977

ΔE 6.5 · #91788C

RAL

Platinum Grey 7036

ΔE 6.5 · #7F7679

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 11.2 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 12.1 · #878787

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 13.9 · #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

#81717E

#6F8073

Analogous

#7B6F80

#81717E

#806F75

Triadic

#81717E

#7D806F

#6F7D80

Split-Complementary

#81717E

#75806F

#6F807B

Tetradic

#81717E

#807B6F

#6F8073

#6F7580

Monochromatic

#2E282D

#574C55

#81717E

#A597A2

#C8C0C7

Rectangle

#81717E

#80736F

#6F8073

#6F7D80

Compound

#81717E

#806F75

#6F8073

#6F807B

Variations

Lighter

#9A8B98

#B3A9B1

#D2CDD1

Darker

#675964

#473D45

#292328

Saturation

#7A7579

#806F7D

#B838A0

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

4.57:1

vs Black

4.60:1

Deuteranopia

#81717E

#76787E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#81717E

#74747C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#81717E

#807473

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Burlap 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

#A0817A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#81717E

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D869E

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.

#4C7F56

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: #81717E;

CSS — background

background-color: #81717E;

CSS Variable

--color-burlap-grey: #81717E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'burlap-grey': '#81717E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#81717E] text-[#81717E]

SCSS

$burlap-grey: #81717E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #81717E?

#81717E is Burlap Grey, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #81717E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Burlap Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Burlap Grey?

Burlap 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 Burlap Grey?

You can download Burlap 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 Burlap Grey?

The hex code is #81717E. In RGB it's 129, 113, 126, and in HSL it's 311°, 7%, 47%.

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