NEUTRALS

Orion Grey

#535558

RGB 83, 85, 88 · HSL 216°, 3%, 34% · CMYK 6, 3, 0, 65

Orion Grey is #535558 in HEX — rgb(83, 85, 88), hsl(216°, 3%, 34%), cmyk(6%, 3%, 0%, 65%).

Orion Grey pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 216°, 3%, 34%. 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#535558

RGB83, 85, 88

HSL216°, 3%, 34%

HSV216°, 6%, 35%

CMYK6, 3, 0, 65

Decimal5461336

CSS RGBrgb(83, 85, 88)

CSS HSLhsl(216, 3%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Muskeg Grey 4005-2C

ΔE 0.4 · #545659

Kilz

Motor Gray TB-38

ΔE 0.7 · #545658

Benjamin Moore

Deep 2125-20

ΔE 1.2 · #53575B

Dulux

Waitara Beach NZ10G7

ΔE 1.3 · #545657

Behr

Maximum Gray QE-62

ΔE 1.4 · #555657

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 2.2 · #575757

PPG

Zombie 1010-7

ΔE 2.3 · #595A5C

Dunn-Edwards

Cavernous DE6364

ΔE 2.3 · #515252

Sherwin-Williams

Peppercorn SW7674

ΔE 2.4 · #585858

Vista Paint

Charcoal Shadow K-809

ΔE 2.6 · #565B5D

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 3.1 · #535654

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 3.6 · #494F50

RAL

Traffic Grey B 7043

ΔE 3.7 · #4E5452

Hallman-Lindsay

Zen Retreat 535

ΔE 4.1 · #5B5D5C

Farrow & Ball

Railings 31

ΔE 5.7 · #45484B

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 11.8 · #515545

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#535558

#595754

Analogous

#545959

#535558

#555459

Triadic

#535558

#595456

#565954

Split-Complementary

#535558

#595554

#595954

Tetradic

#535558

#595459

#595754

#545955

Monochromatic

#0C0D0D

#2F3032

#535558

#797C81

#A0A3A6

Rectangle

#535558

#575459

#595754

#565954

Compound

#535558

#555459

#595754

#595954

Variations

Lighter

#75787C

#979A9D

#C3C4C5

Darker

#434548

#2E2F31

#1B1C1D

Saturation

#565757

#545659

#2A4E83

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

7.48:1

AAA

vs Black

2.81:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#535558

#545558

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#535558

#555558

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#535558

#535555

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Orion Grey 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

#7E6C5D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#535558

Daylight 5500K

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

#6B7181

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.

#5C4D37

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: #535558;

CSS — background

background-color: #535558;

CSS Variable

--color-orion-grey: #535558;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orion-grey': '#535558' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#535558] text-[#535558]

SCSS

$orion-grey: #535558;

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#52565A · ΔE 1.0

Temptation

#54585C · ΔE 1.5

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#4E5357 · ΔE 1.7

Ambler Slate

#57595A · ΔE 2.0

Gray

#585858 · ΔE 2.4

French Beret

#4C4F52 · ΔE 2.7

Flint

#565C5E · ΔE 3.1

Almost Black

#4F4E53 · ΔE 3.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #535558?

#535558 is Orion Grey, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #535558 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orion Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Orion Grey?

Orion Grey 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 Orion Grey?

You can download Orion Grey 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 Orion Grey?

The hex code is #535558. In RGB it's 83, 85, 88, and in HSL it's 216°, 3%, 34%.

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