# Little Greene Dark Lead Colour

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-dark-lead-colour-118](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-dark-lead-colour-118)

Little Greene Dark Lead Colour 118 is a deep, muted grey with a gently warm, earthy cast rather than a sharp blue tone. Its #6d6a65 value gives it a softened charcoal appearance, with subtle brown-beige notes that keep the color from feeling flat. In bright daylight, Dark Lead Colour can read as a restrained mid-to-dark neutral, while lower or warmer light brings out its slightly smoky, taupe-like character. It suits studies, dining rooms, hallways, and cabinetry where a grounded darker shade is wanted without using near-black. Pair it with chalky off-whites, natural oak, aged brass, linen, and stone finishes for a calm, material-led scheme.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Little Greene
- **Color name:** Dark Lead Colour
- **Color code:** 118
- **HEX:** #6d6a65
- **RGB:** 109, 106, 101
- **LRV:** 14.66%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Grey

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 37° Saturation: 7.34% Value: 42.75%
- **HSL:** hsl(38, 4, 41)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.75 Yellow: 7.34 Key: 57.25
- **YIQ:** Y: 106.327 I: 3.394 Q: -0.921
- **XYZ:** X: 13.809 Y: 14.499 Z: 14.379
- **CIE Lab:** L:44.94 a:0.18 b:3.22
- **CIE Luv:** L:44.94 u:2.008 v:4.181
- **Decimal:** 7170661
- **Hunter Lab:** 38.078, -1.901, 4.264

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Tikkurila V497](https://plan-home.com/color/v497)
- [Jotun Fahm](https://plan-home.com/color/fahm-9925)
- [RAL Classic Quartz grey](https://plan-home.com/color/quartz-grey-ral-7039)
- [Jotun Moss Green](https://plan-home.com/color/moss-green-7354)
- [Dulux Wild Mushroom](https://plan-home.com/color/wild-mushroom)
- [Dulux Grey Tabby](https://plan-home.com/color/00nn-16000)
- [Dulux Stormy Retreat](https://plan-home.com/color/stormy-retreat)
- [Jotun Green Marble](https://plan-home.com/color/green-marble-8422)
- [Dulux Damson Dusk](https://plan-home.com/color/damson-dusk)
- [Dulux Rubble Road](https://plan-home.com/color/rubble-road)
- [RAL Classic Mouse grey](https://plan-home.com/color/mouse-grey-ral-7005)
- [Tikkurila Basalt](https://plan-home.com/color/basalt-n499)
- [Dulux Vintage Smoke](https://plan-home.com/color/vintage-smoke)
- [Jotun Vandyke Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/vandyke-brown-10249)
- [Dulux Night Jewels 3](https://plan-home.com/color/night-jewels-3-00nn-20000)
- [Dulux Thunder Clouds](https://plan-home.com/color/thunder-clouds)
- [Dulux City Fog](https://plan-home.com/color/city-fog)
- [Farrow and Ball Down Pipe](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-down-pipe-26)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Little Greene Baluster](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-baluster-321)
- [Little Greene Lead Colour](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-lead-colour-117)
- [Little Greene Serpentine](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-serpentine-233)
- [Little Greene Silt](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-silt-40)

## Complementary colors
- [Little Greene Juniper Ash](https://plan-home.com/color/juniper-ash-115)
- [Little Greene James](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-james-108)
- [Little Greene Pale Lupin](https://plan-home.com/color/pale-lupin-278)
- [Little Greene Dock Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-dock-blue-252)
- [Little Greene Grey Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/grey-stone-276)
- [Little Greene Hicks' Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/hicks-blue-208)
- [Little Greene Tivoli](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-tivoli-206)

Official product page: https://www.littlegreene.com/dark-lead-colour

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.