GREYS

Titanium

#888586

RGB 136, 133, 134 · HSL 340°, 1%, 53% · CMYK 0, 2, 1, 47

Titanium is #888586 in HEX — rgb(136, 133, 134), hsl(340°, 1%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 1%, 47%).

Titanium pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 340°, 1%, 53%. 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#888586

RGB136, 133, 134

HSL340°, 1%, 53%

HSV340°, 2%, 53%

CMYK0, 2, 1, 47

Decimal8947078

CSS RGBrgb(136, 133, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(340, 1%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pewter Ring UL260-4

ΔE 0.7 · #898686

Benjamin Moore

Wool CSP-25

ΔE 1.3 · #858282

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 1.4 · #878787

Vista Paint

Cast in Stone K-818

ΔE 1.5 · #858483

Dunn-Edwards

Looking Glass DE6376

ΔE 1.5 · #888786

PPG

Dover Gray 1001-5

ΔE 1.7 · #848585

RAL

Pearl Dark Grey 9023

ΔE 2 · #828282

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 2 · #8B8A8C

Hallman-Lindsay

Captain Nemo 542

ΔE 2.2 · #828080

Valspar

Cinder Fox 4001-2B

ΔE 2.2 · #848083

Dulux

Purpura S03A4

ΔE 2.4 · #8D8485

Kilz

Approaching Storm RL190

ΔE 2.8 · #8D8B89

Sherwin-Williams

Sensuous Gray SW7081

ΔE 3.1 · #837D7F

Farrow & Ball

Plummett 272

ΔE 3.5 · #8D8D8B

IKEA

IKEA185 185

ΔE 4.7 · #7B7B79

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 7.1 · #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 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

#888586

#868888

Analogous

#888688

#888586

#888686

Triadic

#888586

#878886

#868788

Split-Complementary

#888586

#868886

#868888

Tetradic

#888586

#888886

#868888

#868688

Monochromatic

#3B3A3A

#626061

#888586

#AEADAD

#D4D3D4

Rectangle

#888586

#888886

#868888

#868788

Compound

#888586

#888686

#868888

Variations

Lighter

#A09E9F

#B8B6B7

#D5D5D5

Darker

#6D6B6C

#4B4A4A

#2C2B2B

Saturation

#888787

#888687

#C44B73

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

3.65:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.75:1

Deuteranopia

#888586

#868687

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#888586

#868686

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#888586

#888585

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Titanium 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

#A59080

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#888586

Daylight 5500K

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

#9395A4

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.

#56907C

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: #888586;

CSS — background

background-color: #888586;

CSS Variable

--color-titanium: #888586;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'titanium': '#888586' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#888586] text-[#888586]

SCSS

$titanium: #888586;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #888586?

#888586 is Titanium, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #888586 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Titanium?

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

What colors pair well with Titanium?

Titanium 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 Titanium?

You can download Titanium 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 Titanium?

The hex code is #888586. In RGB it's 136, 133, 134, and in HSL it's 340°, 1%, 53%.

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