NEUTRALS

Sable Calm

#505650

RGB 80, 86, 80 · HSL 120°, 4%, 33% · CMYK 7, 0, 7, 66

Sable Calm is #505650 in HEX — rgb(80, 86, 80), hsl(120°, 4%, 33%), cmyk(7%, 0%, 7%, 66%).

Sable Calm pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 120°, 4%, 33%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#505650

RGB80, 86, 80

HSL120°, 4%, 33%

HSV120°, 7%, 34%

CMYK7, 0, 7, 66

Decimal5264976

CSS RGBrgb(80, 86, 80)

CSS HSLhsl(120, 4%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Blackened Pine 5003-2C

ΔE 0.9 · #525750

Dunn-Edwards

Black Pool DE6315

ΔE 1.9 · #4F5552

Vista Paint

Deep Sea Shadow C-479

ΔE 2.1 · #4C5652

RAL

Tarpaulin Grey 7010

ΔE 2.2 · #4C514A

Benjamin Moore

Ashwood 1484

ΔE 2.4 · #575952

Dulux

Juvenile SG5E7

ΔE 2.7 · #535856

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 2.8 · #535654

PPG

Evergreen Boughs 1129-7

ΔE 2.9 · #50594F

Hallman-Lindsay

Pointed Fir historic-pointed-fir

ΔE 3 · #575D56

Sherwin-Williams

Shade‐Grown SW6188

ΔE 3.4 · #4E5147

Behr

New Forest QE-48

ΔE 3.7 · #46514E

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 4.6 · #464C49

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 4.7 · #575757

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 5.2 · #494F50

Kilz

Dark Umber RM190

ΔE 5.3 · #605F58

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 6.3 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#505650

#585158

Analogous

#545851

#505650

#515854

Triadic

#505650

#515158

#585151

Split-Complementary

#505650

#545158

#585154

Tetradic

#505650

#515458

#585158

#585451

Monochromatic

#0C0D0C

#2C302C

#505650

#767F76

#9DA49D

Rectangle

#505650

#515858

#585158

#585151

Compound

#505650

#515854

#585158

#585154

Variations

Lighter

#727B72

#959C95

#C2C5C2

Darker

#404640

#2C302C

#1A1C1A

Saturation

#535553

#515851

#288028

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

7.53:1

AAA

vs Black

2.79:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#505650

#545351

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#505650

#555551

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#505650

#515555

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Sable Calm 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

#7B6D57

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#505650

Daylight 5500K

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

#69727B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#593659

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #505650;

CSS — background

background-color: #505650;

CSS Variable

--color-sable-calm: #505650;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sable-calm': '#505650' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#505650] text-[#505650]

SCSS

$sable-calm: #505650;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #505650?

#505650 is Sable Calm, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #505650 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sable Calm?

Sable Calm works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Sable Calm?

Sable Calm pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Sable Calm?

You can download Sable Calm 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 Sable Calm?

The hex code is #505650. In RGB it's 80, 86, 80, and in HSL it's 120°, 4%, 33%.

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