NEUTRALS

Lap of Luxury

#515366

RGB 81, 83, 102 · HSL 234°, 11%, 36% · CMYK 21, 19, 0, 60

Lap of Luxury is #515366 in HEX — rgb(81, 83, 102), hsl(234°, 11%, 36%), cmyk(21%, 19%, 0%, 60%).

Lap of Luxury pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 234°, 11%, 36%. 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#515366

RGB81, 83, 102

HSL234°, 11%, 36%

HSV234°, 21%, 40%

CMYK21, 19, 0, 60

Decimal5329766

CSS RGBrgb(81, 83, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(234, 11%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Inky Storm S42C7

ΔE 1.1 · #525266

Kilz

India Ink RB100-01

ΔE 1.7 · #4C5064

Behr

Mardi Gras PPU16-19

ΔE 2.3 · #525167

Dunn-Edwards

Legendary Purple DE5930

ΔE 2.5 · #4E4E63

Vista Paint

China Aster C-1372

ΔE 2.6 · #494E61

Benjamin Moore

Approaching CSP-535

ΔE 3.4 · #4C4B5D

Hallman-Lindsay

Blackwater 1320

ΔE 3.9 · #545663

PPG

Magic Spell 1173-7

ΔE 4 · #544F66

Sherwin-Williams

Mineral Gray SW2740

ΔE 4.9 · #515763

Valspar

Mystified 4011-8

ΔE 5.3 · #48536D

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 5.8 · #4D5B6A

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 7.8 · #485761

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 8.4 · #434750

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 10 · #3A5170

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 10.4 · #334059

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 11.9 · #575757

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#515366

#666452

Analogous

#525E66

#515366

#5A5266

Triadic

#515366

#665254

#546652

Split-Complementary

#515366

#665A52

#5E6652

Tetradic

#515366

#66525E

#666452

#52665A

Monochromatic

#0E0E11

#30313B

#515366

#747790

#9FA1B2

Rectangle

#515366

#645266

#666452

#546652

Compound

#515366

#5A5266

#666452

#5E6652

Variations

Lighter

#6F718A

#9496A6

#C1C2CA

Darker

#414352

#2C2E39

#1A1A21

Saturation

#59595F

#525466

#29338F

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

7.56:1

AAA

vs Black

2.78:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#515366

#4F5466

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#515366

#535364

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#515366

#4F5654

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Lap of Luxury 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

#7C6B68

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#515366

Daylight 5500K

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

#69708C

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.

#625E3B

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: #515366;

CSS — background

background-color: #515366;

CSS Variable

--color-lap-of-luxury: #515366;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lap-of-luxury': '#515366' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#515366] text-[#515366]

SCSS

$lap-of-luxury: #515366;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #515366?

#515366 is Lap of Luxury, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #515366 warm or cool?

Lap of Luxury reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Lap of Luxury?

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

What colors pair well with Lap of Luxury?

Lap of Luxury 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 Lap of Luxury?

You can download Lap of Luxury 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 Lap of Luxury?

The hex code is #515366. In RGB it's 81, 83, 102, and in HSL it's 234°, 11%, 36%.

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