GREYS

Complex Grey

#847975

RGB 132, 121, 117 · HSL 16°, 6%, 49% · CMYK 0, 8, 11, 48

Complex Grey is #847975 in HEX — rgb(132, 121, 117), hsl(16°, 6%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 11%, 48%).

Complex Grey pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 16°, 6%, 49%. 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#847975

RGB132, 121, 117

HSL16°, 6%, 49%

HSV16°, 11%, 52%

CMYK0, 8, 11, 48

Decimal8681845

CSS RGBrgb(132, 121, 117)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 6%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Thorny Brush 1001-9B

ΔE 0.9 · #857874

Sherwin-Williams

Mink SW6004

ΔE 1 · #847B77

IKEA

IKEA170 170

ΔE 1.2 · #827672

Dulux

Bunker Grey SN4C9

ΔE 1.7 · #807570

Benjamin Moore

Gotham CSP-385

ΔE 2.5 · #887F79

PPG

Cool Charcoal 1007-6

ΔE 2.6 · #807B76

Behr

Suede Gray PPU18-17

ΔE 2.8 · #857F7B

Dunn-Edwards

River Rocks DE6061

ΔE 3.5 · #897870

Kilz

Smokey Eyes RL240

ΔE 3.5 · #7F7C76

Hallman-Lindsay

Vigilant 563

ΔE 3.7 · #81796F

Vista Paint

Utopia K-1171

ΔE 4 · #90817B

RAL

Platinum Grey 7036

ΔE 4.3 · #7F7679

Farrow & Ball

Mole's Breath 276

ΔE 4.8 · #8B857F

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 6.9 · #878787

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 8 · #8B8A8C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 13 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#847975

#758084

Analogous

#847579

#847975

#848175

Triadic

#847975

#758479

#797584

Split-Complementary

#847975

#758481

#757984

Tetradic

#847975

#798475

#758084

#817584

Monochromatic

#332F2E

#5C5451

#847975

#A9A19E

#CDC8C6

Rectangle

#847975

#808475

#758084

#797584

Compound

#847975

#848175

#758084

#757984

Variations

Lighter

#9D9491

#B5AFAD

#D3D1D0

Darker

#6A615E

#494340

#2B2725

Saturation

#7F7C7B

#847975

#BF5E3B

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

4.22:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.97:1

Deuteranopia

#847975

#7E7D75

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#847975

#7B7B76

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#847975

#847979

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Complex 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

#A28773

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#847975

Daylight 5500K

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

#908C97

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#507785

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: #847975;

CSS — background

background-color: #847975;

CSS Variable

--color-complex-grey: #847975;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'complex-grey': '#847975' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#847975] text-[#847975]

SCSS

$complex-grey: #847975;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #847975?

#847975 is Complex Grey, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #847975 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Complex Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Complex Grey?

Complex 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 Complex Grey?

You can download Complex 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 Complex Grey?

The hex code is #847975. In RGB it's 132, 121, 117, and in HSL it's 16°, 6%, 49%.

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