NEUTRALS

Olive Suede

#524F45

RGB 82, 79, 69 · HSL 46°, 9%, 30% · CMYK 0, 4, 16, 68

Olive Suede is #524F45 in HEX — rgb(82, 79, 69), hsl(46°, 9%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 16%, 68%).

Olive Suede pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 46°, 9%, 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#524F45

RGB82, 79, 69

HSL46°, 9%, 30%

HSV46°, 16%, 32%

CMYK0, 4, 16, 68

Decimal5394245

CSS RGBrgb(82, 79, 69)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 9%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Olive Suede 6010-3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Tavern CW-90

ΔE 0.7 · #535045

Dulux

Mixed Herbs S18A8

ΔE 0.8 · #514E43

Hallman-Lindsay

Terra Pin 571

ΔE 1.7 · #534D42

Behr

Underground N200-7

ΔE 2 · #525049

Vista Paint

Terra Pin C-570

ΔE 2.1 · #514B40

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Bronze Green SW2846

ΔE 2.2 · #575449

PPG

Licorice 1009-7

ΔE 2.6 · #4E4F48

Kilz

Binoculars TB-20

ΔE 2.9 · #504A43

RAL

Tarpaulin Grey 7010

ΔE 4 · #4C514A

Dunn-Edwards

Iron River DEA176

ΔE 4.1 · #4D504B

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 5.1 · #515545

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 5.6 · #574C49

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 6.1 · #53453C

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 6.2 · #464C49

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 7.2 · #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

#524F45

#464953

Analogous

#534946

#524F45

#505346

Triadic

#524F45

#465350

#504653

Split-Complementary

#524F45

#465053

#494653

Tetradic

#524F45

#465349

#464953

#534650

Monochromatic

#0E0D0C

#2A2823

#524F45

#7D7868

#A29E90

Rectangle

#524F45

#495346

#464953

#504653

Compound

#524F45

#505346

#464953

#494653

Variations

Lighter

#7A7666

#9C988C

#C4C3BD

Darker

#434037

#2E2C26

#1B1A16

Saturation

#4F4E4A

#535046

#766323

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

8.19:1

AAA

vs Black

2.56:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#524F45

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#524F45

#505046

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#524F45

#534E4F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Olive Suede 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

#7D684F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#524F45

Daylight 5500K

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

#6A6D73

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.

#313851

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: #524F45;

CSS — background

background-color: #524F45;

CSS Variable

--color-olive-suede: #524F45;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'olive-suede': '#524F45' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#524F45] text-[#524F45]

SCSS

$olive-suede: #524F45;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #524F45?

#524F45 is Olive Suede, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #524F45 warm or cool?

Olive Suede reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Olive Suede?

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

What colors pair well with Olive Suede?

Olive Suede 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 Olive Suede?

You can download Olive Suede 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 Olive Suede?

The hex code is #524F45. In RGB it's 82, 79, 69, and in HSL it's 46°, 9%, 30%.

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