GREYS

Punctuate

#856B71

RGB 133, 107, 113 · HSL 346°, 11%, 47% · CMYK 0, 20, 15, 48

Punctuate is #856B71 in HEX — rgb(133, 107, 113), hsl(346°, 11%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 15%, 48%).

Punctuate pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 346°, 11%, 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#856B71

RGB133, 107, 113

HSL346°, 11%, 47%

HSV346°, 20%, 52%

CMYK0, 20, 15, 48

Decimal8743793

CSS RGBrgb(133, 107, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(346, 11%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Punctuate S48C5

ΔE 0.6 · #856B72

Behr

Milk Chocolate 710B-5

ΔE 1.6 · #896F75

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 1.8 · #856A73

Valspar

Smoked Mulberry 1004-7B

ΔE 2 · #876E71

PPG

Velvet Slipper 1046-6

ΔE 2.6 · #846C76

Dunn-Edwards

Amazing Amethyst DE6013

ΔE 3 · #806568

Sherwin-Williams

Patchwork Plum SW0022

ΔE 3.8 · #7E696A

Benjamin Moore

Mink 1252

ΔE 3.8 · #806969

Vista Paint

Lady Carlyle K-753

ΔE 4.6 · #7F6E78

Hallman-Lindsay

Victorian Violet 1305

ΔE 5.8 · #7B6A77

Kilz

Burgundy Frost LA270-02

ΔE 7.6 · #8C7284

RAL

Platinum Grey 7036

ΔE 7.8 · #7F7679

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 8 · #6F595D

Farrow & Ball

London Clay 244

ΔE 8.5 · #786963

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 14.1 · #7B584C

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 14.2 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#856B71

#6B857F

Analogous

#856B7E

#856B71

#85726B

Triadic

#856B71

#71856B

#6B7185

Split-Complementary

#856B71

#6B8572

#6B7E85

Tetradic

#856B71

#7E856B

#6B857F

#726B85

Monochromatic

#302729

#5B494D

#856B71

#A99398

#CBBEC1

Rectangle

#856B71

#857F6B

#6B857F

#6B7185

Compound

#856B71

#85726B

#6B857F

#6B7E85

Variations

Lighter

#9F878D

#B5A6AA

#D3CCCE

Darker

#6B555A

#4A3A3E

#2B2224

Saturation

#7C7476

#856B71

#BA3554

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

4.84:1

vs Black

4.34:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#856B71

#767571

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#856B71

#707070

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#856B71

#846D6D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Punctuate 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

#A37D70

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#856B71

Daylight 5500K

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

#908294

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.

#4C7F73

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: #856B71;

CSS — background

background-color: #856B71;

CSS Variable

--color-punctuate: #856B71;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'punctuate': '#856B71' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#856B71] text-[#856B71]

SCSS

$punctuate: #856B71;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #856B71?

#856B71 is Punctuate, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #856B71 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Punctuate?

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

What colors pair well with Punctuate?

Punctuate 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 Punctuate?

You can download Punctuate 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 Punctuate?

The hex code is #856B71. In RGB it's 133, 107, 113, and in HSL it's 346°, 11%, 47%.

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