NEUTRALS

Harvest Oak

#524A48

RGB 82, 74, 72 · HSL 12°, 6%, 30% · CMYK 0, 10, 12, 68

Harvest Oak is #524A48 in HEX — rgb(82, 74, 72), hsl(12°, 6%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 12%, 68%).

Harvest Oak pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 12°, 6%, 30%. 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#524A48

RGB82, 74, 72

HSL12°, 6%, 30%

HSV12°, 12%, 32%

CMYK0, 10, 12, 68

Decimal5392968

CSS RGBrgb(82, 74, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 6%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Harvest Oak BNC-33

Exact match

Valspar

Brown Velvet 1011-10

ΔE 1.1 · #514845

Dunn-Edwards

Mink DE6392

ΔE 1.3 · #524A46

Dulux

Dawson's Ridge S09A8

ΔE 1.4 · #514945

Farrow & Ball

Tanner's Brown 255

ΔE 1.8 · #4D4746

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 1.9 · #574C49

Benjamin Moore

Midsummer 2134-20

ΔE 2.1 · #514B46

PPG

Black Elegance 1004-7

ΔE 2.6 · #50484A

Sherwin-Williams

Black Fox SW7020

ΔE 2.8 · #4F4842

Kilz

Cattail LM130

ΔE 2.9 · #594B49

Vista Paint

Gargoyle C-549

ΔE 3.9 · #5B4F49

Hallman-Lindsay

Subway 536

ΔE 4.6 · #454543

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 5.7 · #53453C

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 6.1 · #575757

RAL

Blue Grey 7031

ΔE 6.2 · #474B4E

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 8.7 · #583F40

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#524A48

#484F51

Analogous

#51484B

#524A48

#514E48

Triadic

#524A48

#48514A

#4A4851

Split-Complementary

#524A48

#48514E

#484B51

Tetradic

#524A48

#4B5148

#484F51

#4E4851

Monochromatic

#0E0C0C

#292524

#524A48

#7A6F6C

#9F9593

Rectangle

#524A48

#4F5148

#484F51

#4A4851

Compound

#524A48

#514E48

#484F51

#484B51

Variations

Lighter

#776C69

#99918E

#C3BFBE

Darker

#413B39

#2D2827

#1A1717

Saturation

#4E4C4B

#514A48

#753424

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

8.64:1

AAA

vs Black

2.43:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#524A48

#4E4D48

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#524A48

#4B4B48

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#524A48

#524A4A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Harvest Oak 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

#7D6451

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#524A48

Daylight 5500K

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

#6A6975

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#314B51

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: #524A48;

CSS — background

background-color: #524A48;

CSS Variable

--color-harvest-oak: #524A48;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'harvest-oak': '#524A48' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#524A48] text-[#524A48]

SCSS

$harvest-oak: #524A48;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #524A48?

#524A48 is Harvest Oak, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #524A48 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Harvest Oak?

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

What colors pair well with Harvest Oak?

Harvest Oak 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 Harvest Oak?

You can download Harvest Oak 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 Harvest Oak?

The hex code is #524A48. In RGB it's 82, 74, 72, and in HSL it's 12°, 6%, 30%.

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