GREYS

Smoky Trout

#857D72

RGB 133, 125, 114 · HSL 35°, 8%, 48% · CMYK 0, 6, 14, 48

Smoky Trout is #857D72 in HEX — rgb(133, 125, 114), hsl(35°, 8%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 14%, 48%).

Smoky Trout pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 35°, 8%, 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#857D72

RGB133, 125, 114

HSL35°, 8%, 48%

HSV35°, 14%, 52%

CMYK0, 6, 14, 48

Decimal8748402

CSS RGBrgb(133, 125, 114)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 8%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Fireplace Mantel 569

ΔE 0.7 · #847C70

Vista Paint

Hidcote Manor K-930

ΔE 1 · #837B6F

Behr

Bridle Leather N180-5

ΔE 1.2 · #837A6F

Valspar

Seine 6005-2B

ΔE 1.3 · #888076

Benjamin Moore

Carter CW-80

ΔE 1.4 · #837D70

Dulux

Rakaia Double NZ9D9

ΔE 1.4 · #837B6E

Sherwin-Williams

Anonymous SW7046

ΔE 1.5 · #817A6E

RAL

Pearl Mouse Grey 7048

ΔE 1.6 · #898176

Kilz

Wildwood RL250

ΔE 1.7 · #817D72

PPG

Ghost Ship 15-20

ΔE 2.5 · #887B6E

IKEA

IKEA198 198

ΔE 3.2 · #89807A

Dunn-Edwards

Center Ridge DE6230

ΔE 3.8 · #817A69

Farrow & Ball

Mole's Breath 276

ΔE 4.3 · #8B857F

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 6.3 · #857F69

Colorhouse

Stone .07 Stone-07

ΔE 8.1 · #848A86

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 13.4 · #8E7A5A

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#857D72

#717984

Analogous

#847271

#857D72

#838471

Triadic

#857D72

#71847C

#7C7184

Split-Complementary

#857D72

#718384

#727184

Tetradic

#857D72

#718472

#717984

#847183

Monochromatic

#322F2A

#5B554D

#857D72

#A8A299

#CBC8C2

Rectangle

#857D72

#798471

#717984

#7C7184

Compound

#857D72

#838471

#717984

#727184

Variations

Lighter

#9D968C

#B5B0AA

#D3D1CE

Darker

#6A635A

#49443D

#2B2824

Saturation

#7D7B77

#847C71

#BC8538

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

4.06:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.17:1

Deuteranopia

#857D72

#827F72

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#857D72

#7E7E74

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#857D72

#867B7D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Smoky Trout 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

#A38A71

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#857D72

Daylight 5500K

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

#908F95

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#4E6482

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: #857D72;

CSS — background

background-color: #857D72;

CSS Variable

--color-smoky-trout: #857D72;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'smoky-trout': '#857D72' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#857D72] text-[#857D72]

SCSS

$smoky-trout: #857D72;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #857D72?

#857D72 is Smoky Trout, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #857D72 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Smoky Trout?

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

What colors pair well with Smoky Trout?

Smoky Trout 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 Smoky Trout?

You can download Smoky Trout 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 Smoky Trout?

The hex code is #857D72. In RGB it's 133, 125, 114, and in HSL it's 35°, 8%, 48%.

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