GREYS

High Note

#867A88

RGB 134, 122, 136 · HSL 291°, 6%, 51% · CMYK 1, 10, 0, 47

High Note is #867A88 in HEX — rgb(134, 122, 136), hsl(291°, 6%, 51%), cmyk(1%, 10%, 0%, 47%).

High Note pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 291°, 6%, 51%. 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#867A88

RGB134, 122, 136

HSL291°, 6%, 51%

HSV291°, 10%, 53%

CMYK1, 10, 0, 47

Decimal8813192

CSS RGBrgb(134, 122, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(291, 6%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Classical Violet 4001-4B

ΔE 1.4 · #877885

Hallman-Lindsay

Iced Orchid 1304

ΔE 2.8 · #8E7D89

Benjamin Moore

Tropical 2117-40

ΔE 3.1 · #867E90

Vista Paint

Iced Orchard C-1303

ΔE 3.2 · #8D7D87

Dulux

Asian Violet S45B4

ΔE 3.2 · #8B818C

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 3.7 · #8D8089

PPG

Magic Dust 13-24

ΔE 4 · #817C85

Kilz

Orchid Smoke TB-27

ΔE 4 · #8F8494

Behr

Decorative Iris HDC-SP14-9

ΔE 4 · #817182

Sherwin-Williams

Mythical SW6550

ΔE 5.7 · #7E778E

Dunn-Edwards

Muted Berry DE5977

ΔE 6.2 · #91788C

RAL

Platinum Grey 7036

ΔE 6.8 · #7F7679

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 7.3 · #8B859D

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 9.6 · #8B8A8C

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 10.1 · #878787

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 10.7 · #889099

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#867A88

#7D8A7B

Analogous

#807B8A

#867A88

#8A7B84

Triadic

#867A88

#8A877B

#7B8A87

Split-Complementary

#867A88

#848A7B

#7B8A80

Tetradic

#867A88

#8A807B

#7D8A7B

#7B848A

Monochromatic

#383239

#605661

#867A88

#ACA3AE

#D1CCD1

Rectangle

#867A88

#8A7B7D

#7D8A7B

#7B8A87

Compound

#867A88

#8A7B84

#7D8A7B

#7B8A80

Variations

Lighter

#9F95A1

#B7B0B8

#D5D1D5

Darker

#6D616F

#4B434C

#2C272C

Saturation

#848084

#877B8A

#B040C4

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

4.08:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.15:1

Deuteranopia

#867A88

#7D8088

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#867A88

#7C7C86

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#867A88

#857D7C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

High Note 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

#A48881

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#867A88

Daylight 5500K

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

#918DA5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#5B8A53

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #867A88;

CSS — background

background-color: #867A88;

CSS Variable

--color-high-note: #867A88;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'high-note': '#867A88' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#867A88] text-[#867A88]

SCSS

$high-note: #867A88;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #867A88?

#867A88 is High Note, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #867A88 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with High Note?

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

What colors pair well with High Note?

High Note 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 High Note?

You can download High Note 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 High Note?

The hex code is #867A88. In RGB it's 134, 122, 136, and in HSL it's 291°, 6%, 51%.

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