NEUTRALS

Blackened Pine

#525750

RGB 82, 87, 80 · HSL 103°, 4%, 33% · CMYK 6, 0, 8, 66

Blackened Pine is #525750 in HEX — rgb(82, 87, 80), hsl(103°, 4%, 33%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 8%, 66%).

Blackened Pine pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 103°, 4%, 33%. 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#525750

RGB82, 87, 80

HSL103°, 4%, 33%

HSV103°, 8%, 34%

CMYK6, 0, 8, 66

Decimal5396304

CSS RGBrgb(82, 87, 80)

CSS HSLhsl(103, 4%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Blackened Pine 5003-2C

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Midnight Spruce DE6294

ΔE 1.7 · #555B53

Benjamin Moore

Ashwood 1484

ΔE 1.7 · #575952

RAL

Tarpaulin Grey 7010

ΔE 2.5 · #4C514A

Hallman-Lindsay

Pointed Fir historic-pointed-fir

ΔE 2.5 · #575D56

Vista Paint

Pointed Fir C-1413

ΔE 2.5 · #575D55

PPG

Evergreen Boughs 1129-7

ΔE 2.6 · #50594F

Dulux

Bogle SG5F7

ΔE 2.8 · #5A5D56

Sherwin-Williams

Shade‐Grown SW6188

ΔE 3.2 · #4E5147

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 3.2 · #535654

Behr

Underground N200-7

ΔE 3.8 · #525049

Kilz

Dark Umber RM190

ΔE 4.6 · #605F58

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 4.9 · #575757

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 5.3 · #464C49

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 5.7 · #515545

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 5.9 · #494F50

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

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

#525750

#565158

Analogous

#565851

#525750

#515852

Triadic

#525750

#515358

#585153

Split-Complementary

#525750

#525158

#585156

Tetradic

#525750

#515658

#565158

#585251

Monochromatic

#0D0D0C

#2D302C

#525750

#787F76

#9FA49D

Rectangle

#525750

#515856

#565158

#585153

Compound

#525750

#515852

#565158

#585156

Variations

Lighter

#747B72

#979C95

#C2C5C2

Darker

#424640

#2D302C

#1A1C1A

Saturation

#545553

#535851

#418028

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

7.40:1

AAA

vs Black

2.84:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#525750

#565551

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#525750

#565651

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#525750

#535656

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Blackened Pine 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

#7D6E57

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#525750

Daylight 5500K

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

#6A737B

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.

#4F3659

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: #525750;

CSS — background

background-color: #525750;

CSS Variable

--color-blackened-pine: #525750;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blackened-pine': '#525750' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#525750] text-[#525750]

SCSS

$blackened-pine: #525750;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #525750?

#525750 is Blackened Pine, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #525750 warm or cool?

Blackened Pine reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Blackened Pine?

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

What colors pair well with Blackened Pine?

Blackened Pine 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 Blackened Pine?

You can download Blackened Pine 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 Blackened Pine?

The hex code is #525750. In RGB it's 82, 87, 80, and in HSL it's 103°, 4%, 33%.

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