NEUTRALS

Yarwood

#534A4F

RGB 83, 74, 79 · HSL 327°, 6%, 31% · CMYK 0, 11, 5, 67

Yarwood is #534A4F in HEX — rgb(83, 74, 79), hsl(327°, 6%, 31%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 5%, 67%).

Yarwood pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 327°, 6%, 31%. 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#534A4F

RGB83, 74, 79

HSL327°, 6%, 31%

HSV327°, 11%, 33%

CMYK0, 11, 5, 67

Decimal5458511

CSS RGBrgb(83, 74, 79)

CSS HSLhsl(327, 6%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Yarwood SG6A7

Exact match

PPG

Black Elegance 1004-7

ΔE 2.2 · #50484A

Kilz

Mulberry RA100-02

ΔE 2.3 · #564A52

Behr

Instant Classic MQ1-34

ΔE 2.6 · #554C4D

Benjamin Moore

Vintage 2116-20

ΔE 2.8 · #55474A

Sherwin-Williams

Perle Noir SW9154

ΔE 3.2 · #4F4D51

Vista Paint

My Place or Yours? C-1312

ΔE 3.8 · #4E434C

Farrow & Ball

Paean Black 294

ΔE 3.8 · #494248

Valspar

Safari Brown 6009-1

ΔE 4.3 · #524F4F

Dunn-Edwards

Black Bean DE6385

ΔE 4.6 · #4E4B4A

Hallman-Lindsay

My Place Or Yours? 1313

ΔE 4.8 · #4F434E

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 5.2 · #574C49

RAL

Graphite Grey 7024

ΔE 5.4 · #474A51

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 6.8 · #575757

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 7.8 · #535654

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 8.8 · #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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#534A4F

#4A544F

Analogous

#534A54

#534A4F

#544A4B

Triadic

#534A4F

#50544A

#4A5054

Split-Complementary

#534A4F

#4B544A

#4A5453

Tetradic

#534A4F

#54534A

#4A544F

#4A4B54

Monochromatic

#0E0C0D

#2B2629

#534A4F

#7C6E76

#A2969C

Rectangle

#534A4F

#544F4A

#4A544F

#4A5054

Compound

#534A4F

#544A4B

#4A544F

#4A5453

Variations

Lighter

#796B73

#9B9096

#C4BFC2

Darker

#433B40

#2E292C

#1B1819

Saturation

#504E4F

#544A50

#792553

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

8.54:1

AAA

vs Black

2.46:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#534A4F

#4D4E4F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#534A4F

#4C4C4E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#534A4F

#524B4B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Yarwood 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

#7E6456

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#534A4F

Daylight 5500K

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

#6B697B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#325442

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: #534A4F;

CSS — background

background-color: #534A4F;

CSS Variable

--color-yarwood: #534A4F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yarwood': '#534A4F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#534A4F] text-[#534A4F]

SCSS

$yarwood: #534A4F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #534A4F?

#534A4F is Yarwood, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #534A4F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yarwood?

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

What colors pair well with Yarwood?

Yarwood 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 Yarwood?

You can download Yarwood 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 Yarwood?

The hex code is #534A4F. In RGB it's 83, 74, 79, and in HSL it's 327°, 6%, 31%.

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