GREYS

Blooming Wisteria

#88777E

RGB 136, 119, 126 · HSL 335°, 7%, 50% · CMYK 0, 12, 7, 47

Blooming Wisteria is #88777E in HEX — rgb(136, 119, 126), hsl(335°, 7%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 7%, 47%).

Blooming Wisteria pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 335°, 7%, 50%. 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#88777E

RGB136, 119, 126

HSL335°, 7%, 50%

HSV335°, 12%, 53%

CMYK0, 12, 7, 47

Decimal8943486

CSS RGBrgb(136, 119, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(335, 7%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Simple Plum 1001-7B

ΔE 1.9 · #82747B

Sherwin-Williams

Soulmate SW6270

ΔE 2.1 · #85777B

PPG

Choo Choo 1047-6

ΔE 2.5 · #867578

Vista Paint

Iced Orchard C-1303

ΔE 2.9 · #8D7D87

Dulux

Mighty Mauve S48B4

ΔE 3.1 · #8F7F86

Behr

Mystere N130-5

ΔE 3.2 · #8E7F84

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 3.8 · #8D8089

Hallman-Lindsay

Iced Orchid 1304

ΔE 3.8 · #8E7D89

Benjamin Moore

Cinnamon 2113-40

ΔE 4 · #8A7576

RAL

Platinum Grey 7036

ΔE 4.1 · #7F7679

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 6.1 · #856A73

Dunn-Edwards

Hickory Cliff DE6397

ΔE 6.2 · #7C6E6D

Kilz

Warrior RB250-02

ΔE 7.1 · #838289

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 9.2 · #878787

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 9.2 · #8B8A8C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 12.5 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#88777E

#778881

Analogous

#887787

#88777E

#887877

Triadic

#88777E

#7E8877

#777E88

Split-Complementary

#88777E

#778878

#778788

Tetradic

#88777E

#878877

#778881

#787788

Monochromatic

#372F32

#5F5358

#88777E

#ACA0A5

#D0C8CB

Rectangle

#88777E

#888177

#778881

#777E88

Compound

#88777E

#887877

#778881

#778788

Variations

Lighter

#A09298

#B7AEB2

#D5D0D2

Darker

#6D5F65

#4C4145

#2C2628

Saturation

#827D7F

#88777E

#C43B74

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

4.21:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.99:1

Deuteranopia

#88777E

#7E7E7E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#88777E

#7A7A7D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#88777E

#877979

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Blooming Wisteria 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

#A5867A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#88777E

Daylight 5500K

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

#938B9E

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.

#518771

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: #88777E;

CSS — background

background-color: #88777E;

CSS Variable

--color-blooming-wisteria: #88777E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blooming-wisteria': '#88777E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#88777E] text-[#88777E]

SCSS

$blooming-wisteria: #88777E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #88777E?

#88777E is Blooming Wisteria, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #88777E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blooming Wisteria?

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

What colors pair well with Blooming Wisteria?

Blooming Wisteria 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 Blooming Wisteria?

You can download Blooming Wisteria 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 Blooming Wisteria?

The hex code is #88777E. In RGB it's 136, 119, 126, and in HSL it's 335°, 7%, 50%.

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