NEUTRALS

Wood

#514D5C

RGB 81, 77, 92 · HSL 256°, 9%, 33% · CMYK 12, 16, 0, 64

Wood is #514D5C in HEX — rgb(81, 77, 92), hsl(256°, 9%, 33%), cmyk(12%, 16%, 0%, 64%).

Wood pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 256°, 9%, 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#514D5C

RGB81, 77, 92

HSL256°, 9%, 33%

HSV256°, 16%, 36%

CMYK12, 16, 0, 64

Decimal5328220

CSS RGBrgb(81, 77, 92)

CSS HSLhsl(256, 9%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Wood 1428

Exact match

Dulux

Salvation S43B7

ΔE 0.8 · #514E5C

Dunn-Edwards

Night Night DE5937

ΔE 1.7 · #4F4F5E

PPG

Black Flame 1043-7

ΔE 3.2 · #484B5A

Sherwin-Williams

Quixotic Plum SW6265

ΔE 3.3 · #4A4653

Behr

Virtuoso N570-6

ΔE 3.6 · #474956

Vista Paint

Blackwater C-1319

ΔE 4.2 · #535561

Hallman-Lindsay

Blackwater 1320

ΔE 4.3 · #545663

Kilz

India Ink RB100-01

ΔE 4.4 · #4C5064

Valspar

Purple Fury 4001-4C

ΔE 5 · #5F5561

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 6.1 · #434750

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 6.8 · #50414C

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 8.5 · #423A45

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 8.7 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 10.2 · #575757

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 11.1 · #334059

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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 MasstoneViolet 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

#514D5C

#585C4D

Analogous

#4D505C

#514D5C

#584D5C

Triadic

#514D5C

#5C514D

#4D5C51

Split-Complementary

#514D5C

#5C584D

#505C4D

Tetradic

#514D5C

#5C4D50

#585C4D

#4D5C58

Monochromatic

#0C0C0E

#2C2A32

#514D5C

#756F85

#9D98A9

Rectangle

#514D5C

#5C4D58

#585C4D

#4D5C51

Compound

#514D5C

#584D5C

#585C4D

#505C4D

Variations

Lighter

#716C81

#9591A0

#C1BFC7

Darker

#403D4A

#2C2A33

#1A181E

Saturation

#535256

#514D5C

#3F2682

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

8.18:1

AAA

vs Black

2.57:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#514D5C

#4C505C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#514D5C

#4E4E5A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#514D5C

#50504E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Wood 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

#7C6660

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#514D5C

Daylight 5500K

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

#696B84

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#505936

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: #514D5C;

CSS — background

background-color: #514D5C;

CSS Variable

--color-wood: #514D5C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wood': '#514D5C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#514D5C] text-[#514D5C]

SCSS

$wood: #514D5C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #514D5C?

#514D5C is Wood, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #514D5C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wood?

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

What colors pair well with Wood?

Wood 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 Wood?

You can download Wood 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 Wood?

The hex code is #514D5C. In RGB it's 81, 77, 92, and in HSL it's 256°, 9%, 33%.

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