NEUTRALS

Goblin

#525E68

RGB 82, 94, 104 · HSL 207°, 12%, 36% · CMYK 21, 10, 0, 59

Goblin is #525E68 in HEX — rgb(82, 94, 104), hsl(207°, 12%, 36%), cmyk(21%, 10%, 0%, 59%).

Goblin pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 207°, 12%, 36%. 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#525E68

RGB82, 94, 104

HSL207°, 12%, 36%

HSV207°, 21%, 41%

CMYK21, 10, 0, 59

Decimal5398120

CSS RGBrgb(82, 94, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(207, 12%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Goblin 1040-7

Exact match

Dulux

Blue Planet S37A6

ΔE 0.9 · #545F6A

Behr

Digital N530-6

ΔE 1.3 · #4E5D67

Vista Paint

Blue Lake K-793

ΔE 1.8 · #57626B

Valspar

Rogue Blue 5009-2

ΔE 2 · #525A64

Dunn-Edwards

Outer Space DE5824

ΔE 2.1 · #53626E

Hallman-Lindsay

Thunderstorm 514

ΔE 2.2 · #555C64

Sherwin-Williams

Outerspace SW6251

ΔE 2.5 · #586168

Benjamin Moore

Evening 2128-30

ΔE 2.5 · #525B68

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 3.3 · #485761

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 3.4 · #4D5B6A

Kilz

Kettle Black RE120-02

ΔE 4.7 · #47535C

IKEA

IKEA156 156

ΔE 6.6 · #676973

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 7.3 · #4C6A74

RAL

Basalt Grey 7012

ΔE 8.6 · #4E5754

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 15.3 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#525E68

#675B51

Analogous

#516766

#525E68

#515267

Triadic

#525E68

#67515D

#5D6751

Split-Complementary

#525E68

#675152

#676651

Tetradic

#525E68

#665167

#675B51

#526751

Monochromatic

#0D0F11

#2F363C

#525E68

#738491

#9EA9B3

Rectangle

#525E68

#5B5167

#675B51

#5D6751

Compound

#525E68

#515267

#675B51

#676651

Variations

Lighter

#6E7E8B

#939EA7

#C1C6CB

Darker

#404A53

#2C3339

#191E21

Saturation

#585C5F

#515D67

#28618F

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

6.65:1

vs Black

3.16:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#525E68

#575B69

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#525E68

#5C5C67

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#525E68

#515F5E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Goblin 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

#7D7369

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#525E68

Daylight 5500K

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

#6A788D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#624C3B

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: #525E68;

CSS — background

background-color: #525E68;

CSS Variable

--color-goblin: #525E68;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'goblin': '#525E68' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#525E68] text-[#525E68]

SCSS

$goblin: #525E68;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #525E68?

#525E68 is Goblin, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #525E68 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Goblin?

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

What colors pair well with Goblin?

Goblin 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 Goblin?

You can download Goblin 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 Goblin?

The hex code is #525E68. In RGB it's 82, 94, 104, and in HSL it's 207°, 12%, 36%.

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