GREYS

Ironbreaker

#887F85

RGB 136, 127, 133 · HSL 320°, 4%, 52% · CMYK 0, 7, 2, 47

Ironbreaker is #887F85 in HEX — rgb(136, 127, 133), hsl(320°, 4%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 2%, 47%).

Ironbreaker pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 320°, 4%, 52%. 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#887F85

RGB136, 127, 133

HSL320°, 4%, 52%

HSV320°, 7%, 53%

CMYK0, 7, 2, 47

Decimal8945541

CSS RGBrgb(136, 127, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(320, 4%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Warm Embrace 730B-5

ΔE 0.6 · #887F86

Dulux

Shadow Dance S48A4

ΔE 0.8 · #877D83

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 2.5 · #8D8089

Valspar

Cinder Fox 4001-2B

ΔE 2.6 · #848083

PPG

Magic Dust 13-24

ΔE 2.8 · #817C85

Sherwin-Williams

Sensuous Gray SW7081

ΔE 2.8 · #837D7F

Kilz

Warrior RB250-02

ΔE 3.2 · #838289

Vista Paint

Iced Orchard C-1303

ΔE 3.6 · #8D7D87

Benjamin Moore

Frozen 1448

ΔE 3.7 · #938288

RAL

Platinum Grey 7036

ΔE 4 · #7F7679

Hallman-Lindsay

Captain Nemo 542

ΔE 4.5 · #828080

Dunn-Edwards

Fallen Rock DE6389

ΔE 5 · #8E8583

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 5.3 · #8B8A8C

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 5.4 · #878787

IKEA

IKEA185 185

ΔE 6.4 · #7B7B79

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 8.5 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#887F85

#808983

Analogous

#888089

#887F85

#898081

Triadic

#887F85

#868980

#808689

Split-Complementary

#887F85

#818980

#808988

Tetradic

#887F85

#898880

#808983

#808189

Monochromatic

#3A3639

#625B60

#887F85

#AEA7AC

#D3CFD2

Rectangle

#887F85

#898380

#808983

#808689

Compound

#887F85

#898081

#808983

#808988

Variations

Lighter

#A1999E

#B8B3B6

#D5D3D5

Darker

#6F666C

#4C464A

#2C282B

Saturation

#868385

#898086

#C4459A

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

3.87:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.42:1

Deuteranopia

#887F85

#828385

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#887F85

#818184

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#887F85

#878080

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Ironbreaker 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

#A58C7F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#887F85

Daylight 5500K

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

#9391A3

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.

#558D67

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: #887F85;

CSS — background

background-color: #887F85;

CSS Variable

--color-ironbreaker: #887F85;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ironbreaker': '#887F85' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#887F85] text-[#887F85]

SCSS

$ironbreaker: #887F85;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #887F85?

#887F85 is Ironbreaker, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #887F85 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ironbreaker?

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

What colors pair well with Ironbreaker?

Ironbreaker 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 Ironbreaker?

You can download Ironbreaker 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 Ironbreaker?

The hex code is #887F85. In RGB it's 136, 127, 133, and in HSL it's 320°, 4%, 52%.

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