GREYS

Choo Choo

#867578

RGB 134, 117, 120 · HSL 349°, 7%, 49% · CMYK 0, 13, 10, 47

Choo Choo is #867578 in HEX — rgb(134, 117, 120), hsl(349°, 7%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 10%, 47%).

Choo Choo pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 349°, 7%, 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#867578

RGB134, 117, 120

HSL349°, 7%, 49%

HSV349°, 13%, 53%

CMYK0, 13, 10, 47

Decimal8811896

CSS RGBrgb(134, 117, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(349, 7%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Choo Choo 1047-6

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Soulmate SW6270

ΔE 1.5 · #85777B

Dulux

Constellation S04B5

ΔE 2 · #837373

Benjamin Moore

Cinnamon 2113-40

ΔE 2.1 · #8A7576

Valspar

Simple Plum 1001-7B

ΔE 2.7 · #82747B

Vista Paint

Rave Raisin K-1162

ΔE 2.8 · #857271

RAL

Platinum Grey 7036

ΔE 3.3 · #7F7679

Behr

Cougar 180F-5

ΔE 3.5 · #917B7E

Dunn-Edwards

Hickory Cliff DE6397

ΔE 4.1 · #7C6E6D

IKEA

IKEA170 170

ΔE 4.5 · #827672

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 5.6 · #8D8089

Hallman-Lindsay

Ocean Frigate 555

ΔE 5.9 · #7A7778

Kilz

Acoustic Brown TB-29

ΔE 6 · #766B69

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 9 · #878787

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 9.4 · #8B8A8C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 13.5 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#867578

#748682

Analogous

#867480

#867578

#867A74

Triadic

#867578

#778674

#747786

Split-Complementary

#867578

#74867A

#748086

Tetradic

#867578

#808674

#748682

#7A7486

Monochromatic

#342D2E

#5D5153

#867578

#AA9D9F

#CDC6C7

Rectangle

#867578

#868274

#748682

#747786

Compound

#867578

#867A74

#748682

#748086

Variations

Lighter

#9E9092

#B6ACAE

#D4CFD0

Darker

#6B5D5F

#4A3F41

#2B2526

Saturation

#807A7B

#867477

#C03A53

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

4.35:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.83:1

Deuteranopia

#867578

#7C7B78

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#867578

#787878

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#867578

#857676

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Choo Choo 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

#A48475

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#867578

Daylight 5500K

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

#918999

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.

#50857B

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: #867578;

CSS — background

background-color: #867578;

CSS Variable

--color-choo-choo: #867578;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'choo-choo': '#867578' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#867578] text-[#867578]

SCSS

$choo-choo: #867578;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #867578?

#867578 is Choo Choo, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #867578 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Choo Choo?

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

What colors pair well with Choo Choo?

Choo Choo 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 Choo Choo?

You can download Choo Choo 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 Choo Choo?

The hex code is #867578. In RGB it's 134, 117, 120, and in HSL it's 349°, 7%, 49%.

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