GREYS
Herbalist
#969E86
Herbalist is #969E86 in HEX — rgb(150, 158, 134), hsl(80°, 11%, 57%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 15%, 38%).
Herbalist pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 80°, 11%, 57%. 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
Dulux
Herbalist S20B4
Behr
Shadow Taupe BNC-24
Valspar
Tuscan Olive 5004-2A
Benjamin Moore
Homestead CC-724
Vista Paint
Big Fish C-434
PPG
Edamame 1030-4 · 11-23
Hallman-Lindsay
Whispering Willow historic-whispering-willow
Sherwin-Williams
Green Onyx SW9128
Dunn-Edwards
Fair Spring DE6264
Kilz
Weeping Willow TB-77
Farrow & Ball
Lichen 19
IKEA
IKEA150 150
Colorhouse
Nourish .03 Nourish-03
RAL
Stone Grey 7030
Dutch Boy
Sierra Beige 7425
Kobra
Gold 45
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
33/100
Medium
Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.
Undertone
A near-neutral with a subtle neutral yellow undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Quiet · Versatile
Herbalist 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #969E86?
#969E86 is Herbalist, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.
Is #969E86 warm or cool?
Herbalist reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Herbalist?
Herbalist works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.
What colors pair well with Herbalist?
Herbalist 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 Herbalist?
You can download Herbalist 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 Herbalist?
The hex code is #969E86. In RGB it's 150, 158, 134, and in HSL it's 80°, 11%, 57%.
