GREYS

Enigma

#8B7C7E

RGB 139, 124, 126 · HSL 352°, 6%, 52% · CMYK 0, 11, 9, 45

Enigma is #8B7C7E in HEX — rgb(139, 124, 126), hsl(352°, 6%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 9%, 45%).

Enigma pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 352°, 6%, 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#8B7C7E

RGB139, 124, 126

HSL352°, 6%, 52%

HSV352°, 11%, 55%

CMYK0, 11, 9, 45

Decimal9141374

CSS RGBrgb(139, 124, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(352, 6%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Enigma SW6018

Exact match

Behr

Mystere N130-5

ΔE 2.1 · #8E7F84

Dulux

Venetian S02B4

ΔE 2.5 · #928084

PPG

Choo Choo 1047-6

ΔE 2.7 · #867578

Benjamin Moore

Cinnamon 2113-40

ΔE 3.5 · #8A7576

RAL

Platinum Grey 7036

ΔE 3.8 · #7F7679

Valspar

Thorny Brush 1001-9B

ΔE 4 · #857874

Dunn-Edwards

Fallen Rock DE6389

ΔE 4.4 · #8E8583

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 4.4 · #8D8089

Vista Paint

Lavender Rose K-762

ΔE 4.4 · #93878B

IKEA

IKEA170 170

ΔE 4.6 · #827672

Hallman-Lindsay

Captain Nemo 542

ΔE 5.4 · #828080

Kilz

Forlorn RL200

ΔE 5.9 · #938A88

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 6.8 · #878787

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 7.1 · #8B8A8C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 11.5 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#8B7C7E

#7D8C8A

Analogous

#8C7D87

#8B7C7E

#8C837D

Triadic

#8B7C7E

#7F8C7D

#7D7F8C

Split-Complementary

#8B7C7E

#7D8C83

#7D878C

Tetradic

#8B7C7E

#878C7D

#7D8C8A

#837D8C

Monochromatic

#3B3536

#64595A

#8B7C7E

#B0A6A7

#D4CECF

Rectangle

#8B7C7E

#8C8A7D

#7D8C8A

#7D7F8C

Compound

#8B7C7E

#8C837D

#7D8C8A

#7D878C

Variations

Lighter

#A39799

#B9B2B3

#D6D2D3

Darker

#716365

#4E4445

#2D2828

Saturation

#878283

#8C7D7F

#C54455

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

3.98:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.28:1

Deuteranopia

#8B7C7E

#82827E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8B7C7E

#7F7F7E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8B7C7E

#8A7D7D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Enigma 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

#A88A7A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8B7C7E

Daylight 5500K

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

#958F9E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#558D85

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: #8B7C7E;

CSS — background

background-color: #8B7C7E;

CSS Variable

--color-enigma: #8B7C7E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'enigma': '#8B7C7E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8B7C7E] text-[#8B7C7E]

SCSS

$enigma: #8B7C7E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8B7C7E?

#8B7C7E is Enigma, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #8B7C7E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Enigma?

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

What colors pair well with Enigma?

Enigma 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 Enigma?

You can download Enigma 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 Enigma?

The hex code is #8B7C7E. In RGB it's 139, 124, 126, and in HSL it's 352°, 6%, 52%.

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