NEUTRALS

Dark Oasis

#535149

RGB 83, 81, 73 · HSL 48°, 6%, 31% · CMYK 0, 2, 12, 67

Dark Oasis is #535149 in HEX — rgb(83, 81, 73), hsl(48°, 6%, 31%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 12%, 67%).

Dark Oasis pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 48°, 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#535149

RGB83, 81, 73

HSL48°, 6%, 31%

HSV48°, 12%, 33%

CMYK0, 2, 12, 67

Decimal5460297

CSS RGBrgb(83, 81, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 6%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Dark Oasis 6011-4

Exact match

Behr

Underground N200-7

ΔE 0.7 · #525049

Benjamin Moore

Dragon's 1547

ΔE 1.3 · #56524B

Sherwin-Williams

Thunder Gray SW7645

ΔE 1.5 · #57534C

Hallman-Lindsay

Sturgis Gray historic-sturgis-gray

ΔE 1.6 · #57544D

PPG

Licorice 1009-7

ΔE 1.8 · #4E4F48

Vista Paint

Sturgis Gray C-1435

ΔE 2.2 · #57554F

Dulux

Mixed Herbs S18A8

ΔE 2.3 · #514E43

Dunn-Edwards

Iron River DEA176

ΔE 3 · #4D504B

RAL

Tarpaulin Grey 7010

ΔE 3.2 · #4C514A

Kilz

Binoculars TB-20

ΔE 3.2 · #504A43

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 4.7 · #535654

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 5.2 · #574C49

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 5.4 · #464C49

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 5.6 · #515545

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 5.7 · #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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#535149

#4A4C54

Analogous

#544D4A

#535149

#51544A

Triadic

#535149

#4A5452

#524A54

Split-Complementary

#535149

#4A5154

#4D4A54

Tetradic

#535149

#4A544D

#4A4C54

#544A51

Monochromatic

#0E0D0C

#2B2A26

#535149

#7C7A6E

#A29F96

Rectangle

#535149

#4C544A

#4A4C54

#524A54

Compound

#535149

#51544A

#4A4C54

#4D4A54

Variations

Lighter

#79766B

#9B9990

#C4C3BF

Darker

#43423B

#2E2D29

#1B1A18

Saturation

#50504E

#54524A

#796825

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

7.95:1

AAA

vs Black

2.64:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#535149

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#535149

#51514A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#535149

#545051

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Dark Oasis 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

#7E6952

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#535149

Daylight 5500K

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

#6B6E76

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.

#323954

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: #535149;

CSS — background

background-color: #535149;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-oasis: #535149;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-oasis': '#535149' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#535149] text-[#535149]

SCSS

$dark-oasis: #535149;

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#55514A · ΔE 1.1

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#524F44 · ΔE 2.1

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#564E48 · ΔE 3.0

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#58584E · ΔE 3.1

Ashwood Moss

#565851 · ΔE 3.2

Silhouette

#57504C · ΔE 3.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #535149?

#535149 is Dark Oasis, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #535149 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dark Oasis?

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

What colors pair well with Dark Oasis?

Dark Oasis 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 Dark Oasis?

You can download Dark Oasis 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 Dark Oasis?

The hex code is #535149. In RGB it's 83, 81, 73, and in HSL it's 48°, 6%, 31%.

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