GREYS

Sensuous Gray

#837D7F

RGB 131, 125, 127 · HSL 340°, 2%, 50% · CMYK 0, 5, 3, 49

Sensuous Gray is #837D7F in HEX — rgb(131, 125, 127), hsl(340°, 2%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 3%, 49%).

Sensuous Gray pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 340°, 2%, 50%. 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#837D7F

RGB131, 125, 127

HSL340°, 2%, 50%

HSV340°, 5%, 51%

CMYK0, 5, 3, 49

Decimal8617343

CSS RGBrgb(131, 125, 127)

CSS HSLhsl(340, 2%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Sensuous Gray SW7081

Exact match

Valspar

Cinder Fox 4001-2B

ΔE 1.4 · #848083

Dulux

Timber SG5A5

ΔE 1.8 · #7E797A

Behr

Castle Hill 750B-5

ΔE 2 · #897F80

Hallman-Lindsay

Captain Nemo 542

ΔE 2.1 · #828080

Benjamin Moore

Granite AF-660

ΔE 2.3 · #837E7C

Vista Paint

Captain Nemo C-541

ΔE 2.4 · #818080

PPG

Pewter Mug 1004-5

ΔE 2.6 · #8B8283

RAL

Platinum Grey 7036

ΔE 2.8 · #7F7679

Kilz

Whale Tail RB280-02

ΔE 3.3 · #7C7D82

Dunn-Edwards

Storm Cloud DE6362

ΔE 3.5 · #808283

IKEA

IKEA185 185

ΔE 3.6 · #7B7B79

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 4.3 · #878787

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 5.1 · #8B8A8C

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 5.2 · #8D8089

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 9.2 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#837D7F

#7D8280

Analogous

#827D81

#837D7F

#827E7D

Triadic

#837D7F

#7F827D

#7D7F82

Split-Complementary

#837D7F

#7D827E

#7D8182

Tetradic

#837D7F

#81827D

#7D8280

#7E7D82

Monochromatic

#343233

#5B5759

#837D7F

#A8A4A5

#CDCBCC

Rectangle

#837D7F

#82807D

#7D8280

#7D7F82

Compound

#837D7F

#827E7D

#7D8280

#7D8182

Variations

Lighter

#9B9798

#B4B1B2

#D3D2D2

Darker

#686465

#484546

#2A2828

Saturation

#807F7F

#827D7F

#C13E6A

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

4.03:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.20:1

Deuteranopia

#837D7F

#7F7F7F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#837D7F

#7E7E7F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#837D7F

#837D7D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Sensuous 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

#A28A7A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#837D7F

Daylight 5500K

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

#8F8F9F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#518775

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: #837D7F;

CSS — background

background-color: #837D7F;

CSS Variable

--color-sensuous-gray: #837D7F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sensuous-gray': '#837D7F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#837D7F] text-[#837D7F]

SCSS

$sensuous-gray: #837D7F;

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#787B7D · ΔE 3.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #837D7F?

#837D7F is Sensuous Gray, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #837D7F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sensuous Gray?

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

What colors pair well with Sensuous Gray?

Sensuous 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 Sensuous Gray?

You can download Sensuous 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 Sensuous Gray?

The hex code is #837D7F. In RGB it's 131, 125, 127, and in HSL it's 340°, 2%, 50%.

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