NEUTRALS

Dakota

#525E52

RGB 82, 94, 82 · HSL 120°, 7%, 35% · CMYK 13, 0, 13, 63

Dakota is #525E52 in HEX — rgb(82, 94, 82), hsl(120°, 7%, 35%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 13%, 63%).

Dakota pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 120°, 7%, 35%. 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#525E52

RGB82, 94, 82

HSL120°, 7%, 35%

HSV120°, 13%, 37%

CMYK13, 0, 13, 63

Decimal5398098

CSS RGBrgb(82, 94, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(120, 7%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Dakota 448

Exact match

Valspar

Treeline 5006-4C

ΔE 2.1 · #576356

Behr

Northern Glen MQ6-14

ΔE 2.1 · #546258

Hallman-Lindsay

Pleasant Hill 459

ΔE 2.3 · #4D5A4C

Dunn-Edwards

Hidden Forest DE6301

ΔE 2.4 · #4F5A51

PPG

Evergreen Boughs 1129-7

ΔE 2.5 · #50594F

Vista Paint

Pleasant Hill C-458

ΔE 2.6 · #4C594B

Dulux

Spiralina S23A7

ΔE 3.6 · #5A665C

Kilz

American Pine TB-69

ΔE 3.9 · #495748

Sherwin-Williams

Billiard Green SW0016

ΔE 4.2 · #45584D

RAL

Green Grey 7009

ΔE 4.7 · #4D5645

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 5.3 · #515545

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 6.7 · #66665A

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 7.6 · #535654

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 8.3 · #626664

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 8.8 · #676450

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

#525E52

#5F535F

Analogous

#595F53

#525E52

#535F59

Triadic

#525E52

#53535F

#5F5353

Split-Complementary

#525E52

#59535F

#5F5359

Tetradic

#525E52

#53595F

#5F535F

#5F5953

Monochromatic

#0C0E0C

#2F372F

#525E52

#778877

#A0ACA0

Rectangle

#525E52

#535F5F

#5F535F

#5F5353

Compound

#525E52

#535F59

#5F535F

#5F5359

Variations

Lighter

#728372

#96A196

#C2C8C2

Darker

#424D42

#2D352D

#1A1F1A

Saturation

#575B57

#535F53

#2A892A

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

6.81:1

vs Black

3.08:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#525E52

#5B5953

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#525E52

#5C5C54

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#525E52

#535C5D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Dakota 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

#7D7359

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#525E52

Daylight 5500K

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

#6A787D

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.

#5F395F

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: #525E52;

CSS — background

background-color: #525E52;

CSS Variable

--color-dakota: #525E52;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dakota': '#525E52' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#525E52] text-[#525E52]

SCSS

$dakota: #525E52;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #525E52?

#525E52 is Dakota, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #525E52 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dakota?

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

What colors pair well with Dakota?

Dakota 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 Dakota?

You can download Dakota 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 Dakota?

The hex code is #525E52. In RGB it's 82, 94, 82, and in HSL it's 120°, 7%, 35%.

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