NEUTRALS

Mixed Herbs

#514E43

RGB 81, 78, 67 · HSL 47°, 9%, 29% · CMYK 0, 4, 17, 68

Mixed Herbs is #514E43 in HEX — rgb(81, 78, 67), hsl(47°, 9%, 29%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 17%, 68%).

Mixed Herbs pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 47°, 9%, 29%. 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#514E43

RGB81, 78, 67

HSL47°, 9%, 29%

HSV47°, 17%, 32%

CMYK0, 4, 17, 68

Decimal5328451

CSS RGBrgb(81, 78, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 9%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mixed Herbs S18A8

Exact match

Valspar

Olive Suede 6010-3

ΔE 0.8 · #524F45

Benjamin Moore

Tavern CW-90

ΔE 0.9 · #535045

Hallman-Lindsay

Terra Pin 571

ΔE 1.4 · #534D42

Vista Paint

Terra Pin C-570

ΔE 1.7 · #514B40

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Bronze Green SW2846

ΔE 2.5 · #575449

Behr

Underground N200-7

ΔE 2.7 · #525049

PPG

Licorice 1009-7

ΔE 3.1 · #4E4F48

Kilz

Binoculars TB-20

ΔE 3.1 · #504A43

RAL

Tarpaulin Grey 7010

ΔE 4.4 · #4C514A

Dunn-Edwards

Iron River DEA176

ΔE 4.7 · #4D504B

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 4.9 · #515545

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 6 · #53453C

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 6.1 · #574C49

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 6.6 · #464C49

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 8 · #575757

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#514E43

#434651

Analogous

#514743

#514E43

#4D5143

Triadic

#514E43

#43514E

#4E4351

Split-Complementary

#514E43

#434D51

#474351

Tetradic

#514E43

#435147

#434651

#51434D

Monochromatic

#0E0D0C

#272620

#514E43

#7A7666

#A09C8D

Rectangle

#514E43

#465143

#434651

#4E4351

Compound

#514E43

#4D5143

#434651

#474351

Variations

Lighter

#787464

#9B978A

#C4C2BC

Darker

#413E36

#2D2B25

#1A1915

Saturation

#4C4B48

#514E43

#726122

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

8.33:1

AAA

vs Black

2.52:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#514E43

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#514E43

#4F4F45

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#514E43

#524C4E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Mixed Herbs 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

#7C674D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#514E43

Daylight 5500K

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

#696C72

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#2F364F

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: #514E43;

CSS — background

background-color: #514E43;

CSS Variable

--color-mixed-herbs: #514E43;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mixed-herbs': '#514E43' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#514E43] text-[#514E43]

SCSS

$mixed-herbs: #514E43;

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#545447 · ΔE 2.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #514E43?

#514E43 is Mixed Herbs, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #514E43 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mixed Herbs?

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

What colors pair well with Mixed Herbs?

Mixed Herbs 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 Mixed Herbs?

You can download Mixed Herbs 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 Mixed Herbs?

The hex code is #514E43. In RGB it's 81, 78, 67, and in HSL it's 47°, 9%, 29%.

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