NEUTRALS

Alpine Trail

#515A52

RGB 81, 90, 82 · HSL 127°, 5%, 34% · CMYK 10, 0, 9, 65

Alpine Trail is #515A52 in HEX — rgb(81, 90, 82), hsl(127°, 5%, 34%), cmyk(10%, 0%, 9%, 65%).

Alpine Trail pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 127°, 5%, 34%. 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#515A52

RGB81, 90, 82

HSL127°, 5%, 34%

HSV127°, 10%, 35%

CMYK10, 0, 9, 65

Decimal5331538

CSS RGBrgb(81, 90, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(127, 5%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Hidden Forest DE6301

ΔE 1.1 · #4F5A51

PPG

Evergreen Boughs 1129-7

ΔE 1.3 · #50594F

Vista Paint

Pointed Fir C-1413

ΔE 2 · #575D55

Valspar

Blackened Pine 5003-2C

ΔE 2 · #525750

Hallman-Lindsay

Pointed Fir historic-pointed-fir

ΔE 2.1 · #575D56

Benjamin Moore

Calico 707

ΔE 2.6 · #4B5A51

Dulux

Bogle SG5F7

ΔE 3.2 · #5A5D56

RAL

Basalt Grey 7012

ΔE 3.3 · #4E5754

Behr

Trail Print 790F-6

ΔE 3.4 · #58625B

Sherwin-Williams

Pewter Green SW6208

ΔE 4.3 · #5E6259

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 4.6 · #535654

Kilz

Dark Umber RM190

ΔE 5.2 · #605F58

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 5.7 · #515545

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 6.3 · #575757

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 6.5 · #464C49

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 7.1 · #494F50

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#515A52

#5B525A

Analogous

#565B52

#515A52

#525B58

Triadic

#515A52

#53525B

#5B5352

Split-Complementary

#515A52

#58525B

#5B5256

Tetradic

#515A52

#52565B

#5B525A

#5B5852

Monochromatic

#0C0D0C

#2E332F

#515A52

#778378

#9FA8A0

Rectangle

#515A52

#525A5B

#5B525A

#5B5352

Compound

#515A52

#525B58

#5B525A

#5B5256

Variations

Lighter

#727E74

#969E97

#C2C6C3

Darker

#424943

#2D322E

#1A1D1B

Saturation

#555856

#525B53

#298434

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

7.16:1

AAA

vs Black

2.93:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#515A52

#575653

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#515A52

#595953

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#515A52

#525959

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Alpine Trail 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

#7C7059

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#515A52

Daylight 5500K

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

#69757D

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.

#5C3758

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: #515A52;

CSS — background

background-color: #515A52;

CSS Variable

--color-alpine-trail: #515A52;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'alpine-trail': '#515A52' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#515A52] text-[#515A52]

SCSS

$alpine-trail: #515A52;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #515A52?

#515A52 is Alpine Trail, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #515A52 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Alpine Trail?

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

What colors pair well with Alpine Trail?

Alpine Trail 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 Alpine Trail?

You can download Alpine Trail 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 Alpine Trail?

The hex code is #515A52. In RGB it's 81, 90, 82, and in HSL it's 127°, 5%, 34%.

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