NEUTRALS
Carolina Gull
#858D81
Carolina Gull pulls into the balanced end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 100°, 5%, 53%. The color's low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality and sits between warm and cool — versatile. In interior projects it shines on wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents, particularly within any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Reads best alongside natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Carolina Gull 2138-40
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #858D81?
#858D81 is Carolina Gull, a mid neutral with a neutral undertone.
Is #858D81 warm or cool?
Carolina Gull reads between warm and cool — versatile in any setting.
What rooms work best with Carolina Gull?
Carolina Gull works well in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Carolina Gull?
Carolina Gull pairs naturally with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Carolina Gull?
You can download Carolina Gull 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 RGB value of #858D81?
#858D81 converts to RGB 133, 141, 129.