NEUTRALS
Dakota Shadow
#515D51
Sitting at HSL 120°, 7%, 34%, Dakota Shadow reads moody and balanced. Its low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality; it sits between warm and cool — versatile. Best used for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Designers pair it with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Dakota Shadow 448
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone
Best Uses
feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture
Pairs With
natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Dakota Shadow
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #515D51?
#515D51 is Dakota Shadow, a deep neutral with a neutral undertone.
Is #515D51 warm or cool?
Dakota Shadow reads between warm and cool — versatile in any setting.
What rooms work best with Dakota Shadow?
Dakota Shadow works well in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture.
What colors pair well with Dakota Shadow?
Dakota Shadow pairs naturally with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Dakota Shadow?
You can download Dakota Shadow 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 RGB value of #515D51?
#515D51 converts to RGB 81, 93, 81.