GREYS

Girgitta

#87868B

RGB 135, 134, 139 · HSL 252°, 2%, 54% · CMYK 3, 4, 0, 45

Girgitta is #87868B in HEX — rgb(135, 134, 139), hsl(252°, 2%, 54%), cmyk(3%, 4%, 0%, 45%).

Girgitta pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 252°, 2%, 54%. 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#87868B

RGB135, 134, 139

HSL252°, 2%, 54%

HSV252°, 4%, 55%

CMYK3, 4, 0, 45

Decimal8881803

CSS RGBrgb(135, 134, 139)

CSS HSLhsl(252, 2%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Girgitta K-771

Exact match

PPG

Victorian Pewter 1013-5

ΔE 1.5 · #828388

Valspar

Vessel Gray 4005-2A

ΔE 1.7 · #84878B

Kilz

Warrior RB250-02

ΔE 1.9 · #838289

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 2.3 · #8B8A8C

Dulux

Pelaco SG6B4

ΔE 2.5 · #8F8B90

Benjamin Moore

Rock 1615

ΔE 2.6 · #808487

Sherwin-Williams

Gris Morado SW9156

ΔE 2.7 · #8F8A91

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 2.9 · #878787

Behr

Pewter Ring UL260-4

ΔE 3 · #898686

RAL

Telegrey 2 7046

ΔE 3.1 · #82898F

Dunn-Edwards

Storm Cloud DE6362

ΔE 3.2 · #808283

Hallman-Lindsay

London Road 527

ΔE 3.7 · #7F878A

Farrow & Ball

Plummett 272

ΔE 4.7 · #8D8D8B

IKEA

IKEA184 184

ΔE 5 · #788082

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 5.2 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#87868B

#8B8C87

Analogous

#87898C

#87868B

#8B878C

Triadic

#87868B

#8C8887

#878C88

Split-Complementary

#87868B

#8C8B87

#898C87

Tetradic

#87868B

#8C8789

#8B8C87

#878C8B

Monochromatic

#3C3C3E

#626165

#87868B

#AFAEB2

#D6D5D7

Rectangle

#87868B

#8C878B

#8B8C87

#878C88

Compound

#87868B

#8B878C

#8B8C87

#898C87

Variations

Lighter

#A09FA3

#B8B7BA

#D6D5D7

Darker

#6D6C70

#4B4A4D

#2B2B2D

Saturation

#89898A

#88878C

#664EC6

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

3.61:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.81:1

Deuteranopia

#87868B

#86878C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#87868B

#86868A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#87868B

#878786

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Girgitta 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

#A59183

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#87868B

Daylight 5500K

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

#9296A8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#879258

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: #87868B;

CSS — background

background-color: #87868B;

CSS Variable

--color-girgitta: #87868B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'girgitta': '#87868B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#87868B] text-[#87868B]

SCSS

$girgitta: #87868B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #87868B?

#87868B is Girgitta, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #87868B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Girgitta?

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

What colors pair well with Girgitta?

Girgitta 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 Girgitta?

You can download Girgitta 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 Girgitta?

The hex code is #87868B. In RGB it's 135, 134, 139, and in HSL it's 252°, 2%, 54%.

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