GREYS

Dolphin

#86847E

RGB 134, 132, 126 · HSL 45°, 3%, 51% · CMYK 0, 1, 6, 47

Dolphin is #86847E in HEX — rgb(134, 132, 126), hsl(45°, 3%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 6%, 47%).

Dolphin pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 45°, 3%, 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#86847E

RGB134, 132, 126

HSL45°, 3%, 51%

HSV45°, 6%, 53%

CMYK0, 1, 6, 47

Decimal8815742

CSS RGBrgb(134, 132, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 3%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Dolphin AF-715

Exact match

Behr

Pier PPU8-22

ΔE 0.7 · #87857E

Dulux

Whakarewarewa NZ9C8

ΔE 1.2 · #898781

Hallman-Lindsay

Greystoke 575

ΔE 1.3 · #88857D

Sherwin-Williams

Classic French Gray SW0077

ΔE 1.3 · #888782

Valspar

Mountain Smoke 6004-2B

ΔE 1.4 · #87837B

Vista Paint

Greystoke C-574

ΔE 1.8 · #88867D

Farrow & Ball

Mole's Breath 276

ΔE 1.8 · #8B857F

PPG

So Sublime 1006-5

ΔE 2.4 · #8B847C

IKEA

IKEA180 180

ΔE 2.5 · #81857E

Dunn-Edwards

Looking Glass DE6376

ΔE 3.1 · #888786

Kilz

Smokey Eyes RL240

ΔE 3.1 · #7F7C76

RAL

Dusty Grey 7037

ΔE 3.5 · #7D7F7D

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 3.7 · #878787

Colorhouse

Stone .07 Stone-07

ΔE 3.8 · #848A86

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 10.2 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#86847E

#7E8086

Analogous

#86807E

#86847E

#84867E

Triadic

#86847E

#7E8684

#847E86

Split-Complementary

#86847E

#7E8486

#807E86

Tetradic

#86847E

#7E8680

#7E8086

#867E84

Monochromatic

#373634

#5F5D59

#86847E

#ABAAA6

#D0CFCD

Rectangle

#86847E

#80867E

#7E8086

#847E86

Compound

#86847E

#84867E

#7E8086

#807E86

Variations

Lighter

#9E9D98

#B6B5B2

#D4D4D2

Darker

#6B6A65

#4A4945

#2B2A28

Saturation

#838381

#86847E

#C2A242

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

3.74:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.62:1

Deuteranopia

#86847E

#86847F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#86847E

#84847F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#86847E

#868384

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Dolphin 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

#A4907A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#86847E

Daylight 5500K

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

#91959E

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.

#53618A

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: #86847E;

CSS — background

background-color: #86847E;

CSS Variable

--color-dolphin: #86847E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dolphin': '#86847E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#86847E] text-[#86847E]

SCSS

$dolphin: #86847E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #86847E?

#86847E is Dolphin, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #86847E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dolphin?

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

What colors pair well with Dolphin?

Dolphin 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 Dolphin?

You can download Dolphin 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 Dolphin?

The hex code is #86847E. In RGB it's 134, 132, 126, and in HSL it's 45°, 3%, 51%.

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