NEUTRALS

Inky Storm

#535266

RGB 83, 82, 102 · HSL 243°, 11%, 36% · CMYK 19, 20, 0, 60

Inky Storm is #535266 in HEX — rgb(83, 82, 102), hsl(243°, 11%, 36%), cmyk(19%, 20%, 0%, 60%).

Inky Storm pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 243°, 11%, 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#535266

RGB83, 82, 102

HSL243°, 11%, 36%

HSV243°, 20%, 40%

CMYK19, 20, 0, 60

Decimal5460582

CSS RGBrgb(83, 82, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(243, 11%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Inky Storm S42C7

ΔE 0.4 · #525266

Behr

Mardi Gras PPU16-19

ΔE 1.3 · #525167

Dunn-Edwards

Legendary Purple DE5930

ΔE 1.9 · #4E4E63

Kilz

India Ink RB100-01

ΔE 2.3 · #4C5064

PPG

Magic Spell 1173-7

ΔE 2.7 · #544F66

Benjamin Moore

Approaching CSP-535

ΔE 3.2 · #4C4B5D

Vista Paint

China Aster C-1372

ΔE 3.3 · #494E61

Hallman-Lindsay

China Aster historic-china-aster

ΔE 4.7 · #444C60

Valspar

Mystified 4011-8

ΔE 5.6 · #48536D

Sherwin-Williams

Mineral Gray SW2740

ΔE 6 · #515763

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 7.2 · #4D5B6A

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 9 · #434750

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 9.1 · #485761

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 10.4 · #3A5170

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 10.6 · #334059

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 12.5 · #575757

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#535266

#656652

Analogous

#525B66

#535266

#5D5266

Triadic

#535266

#665352

#526653

Split-Complementary

#535266

#665D52

#5B6652

Tetradic

#535266

#66525B

#656652

#52665D

Monochromatic

#0E0E11

#30303B

#535266

#767490

#A09FB2

Rectangle

#535266

#665265

#656652

#526653

Compound

#535266

#5D5266

#656652

#5B6652

Variations

Lighter

#706F8A

#9594A6

#C2C1CA

Darker

#424152

#2D2C39

#1A1A21

Saturation

#59595F

#535266

#2E298F

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

7.59:1

AAA

vs Black

2.77:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#535266

#4F5466

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#535266

#525264

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#535266

#515653

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Inky Storm 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

#7E6A68

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#535266

Daylight 5500K

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

#6B6F8C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#60623B

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: #535266;

CSS — background

background-color: #535266;

CSS Variable

--color-inky-storm: #535266;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'inky-storm': '#535266' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#535266] text-[#535266]

SCSS

$inky-storm: #535266;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #535266?

#535266 is Inky Storm, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #535266 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Inky Storm?

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

What colors pair well with Inky Storm?

Inky Storm 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 Inky Storm?

You can download Inky Storm 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 Inky Storm?

The hex code is #535266. In RGB it's 83, 82, 102, and in HSL it's 243°, 11%, 36%.

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