GREYS

Simple Plum

#82747B

RGB 130, 116, 123 · HSL 330°, 6%, 48% · CMYK 0, 11, 5, 49

Simple Plum is #82747B in HEX — rgb(130, 116, 123), hsl(330°, 6%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 5%, 49%).

Simple Plum pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 330°, 6%, 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#82747B

RGB130, 116, 123

HSL330°, 6%, 48%

HSV330°, 11%, 51%

CMYK0, 11, 5, 49

Decimal8549499

CSS RGBrgb(130, 116, 123)

CSS HSLhsl(330, 6%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Simple Plum 1001-7B

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Soulmate SW6270

ΔE 2.1 · #85777B

Benjamin Moore

Vintage 1455

ΔE 2.5 · #7B7075

PPG

Choo Choo 1047-6

ΔE 2.7 · #867578

Vista Paint

Plum Island K-761

ΔE 2.8 · #7B6E73

Behr

Heather Sachet HDC-AC-27

ΔE 2.9 · #7B7175

RAL

Platinum Grey 7036

ΔE 3.1 · #7F7679

Dulux

Zoom S47B5

ΔE 3.3 · #7B6C75

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 4.8 · #8D8089

Hallman-Lindsay

Iced Orchid 1304

ΔE 5 · #8E7D89

Dunn-Edwards

Hickory Cliff DE6397

ΔE 5.3 · #7C6E6D

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 6.2 · #856A73

Kilz

Whale Tail RB280-02

ΔE 6.5 · #7C7D82

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 9.2 · #878787

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 9.5 · #8B8A8C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 12.6 · #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

#82747B

#73827A

Analogous

#827382

#82747B

#827373

Triadic

#82747B

#7A8273

#737A82

Split-Complementary

#82747B

#738273

#738282

Tetradic

#82747B

#828273

#73827A

#737382

Monochromatic

#312B2E

#594F54

#82747B

#A69BA1

#CAC4C7

Rectangle

#82747B

#827A73

#73827A

#737A82

Compound

#82747B

#827373

#73827A

#738282

Variations

Lighter

#9B8F95

#B3ABAF

#D3CFD1

Darker

#685C62

#483F43

#2A2427

Saturation

#7D787A

#82737A

#BB3A7A

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

4.44:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.73:1

Deuteranopia

#82747B

#797A7B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#82747B

#77777A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#82747B

#817575

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Simple Plum 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

#A18477

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#82747B

Daylight 5500K

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

#8E899C

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.

#4E8268

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: #82747B;

CSS — background

background-color: #82747B;

CSS Variable

--color-simple-plum: #82747B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'simple-plum': '#82747B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#82747B] text-[#82747B]

SCSS

$simple-plum: #82747B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #82747B?

#82747B is Simple Plum, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #82747B warm or cool?

Simple Plum reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Simple Plum?

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

What colors pair well with Simple Plum?

Simple Plum 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 Simple Plum?

You can download Simple Plum 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 Simple Plum?

The hex code is #82747B. In RGB it's 130, 116, 123, and in HSL it's 330°, 6%, 48%.

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