NEUTRALS

Coal Tipple

#53555E

RGB 83, 85, 94 · HSL 229°, 6%, 35% · CMYK 12, 10, 0, 63

Coal Tipple is #53555E in HEX — rgb(83, 85, 94), hsl(229°, 6%, 35%), cmyk(12%, 10%, 0%, 63%).

Coal Tipple pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 229°, 6%, 35%. 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#53555E

RGB83, 85, 94

HSL229°, 6%, 35%

HSV229°, 12%, 37%

CMYK12, 10, 0, 63

Decimal5461342

CSS RGBrgb(83, 85, 94)

CSS HSLhsl(229, 6%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Blackwater C-1319

ΔE 1.9 · #535561

PPG

Gray Flannel 1013-6

ΔE 2.2 · #585960

Dunn-Edwards

Edge of Black DE6349

ΔE 2.3 · #54585E

Sherwin-Williams

Mineral Gray SW2740

ΔE 2.4 · #515763

Hallman-Lindsay

Blackwater 1320

ΔE 2.5 · #545663

Valspar

Dutch Licorice 4008-4C

ΔE 2.9 · #4B535B

Dulux

Gasgoyne Grey SG6F6

ΔE 3 · #5A5C64

Behr

Dark Shadows MQ5-2

ΔE 3.2 · #5B5A60

Benjamin Moore

Deep 2125-20

ΔE 3.3 · #53575B

Kilz

Kettle Black RE120-02

ΔE 4.3 · #47535C

RAL

Graphite Grey 7024

ΔE 5 · #474A51

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 5 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 5.7 · #575757

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 5.9 · #4D5B6A

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 6.2 · #494F50

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 14.3 · #383737

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

#53555E

#5F5D54

Analogous

#545B5F

#53555E

#57545F

Triadic

#53555E

#5F5456

#565F54

Split-Complementary

#53555E

#5F5754

#5B5F54

Tetradic

#53555E

#5F545B

#5F5D54

#545F57

Monochromatic

#0C0C0E

#303136

#53555E

#787B87

#A0A2AB

Rectangle

#53555E

#5D545F

#5F5D54

#565F54

Compound

#53555E

#57545F

#5F5D54

#5B5F54

Variations

Lighter

#737682

#9698A1

#C3C3C7

Darker

#43454C

#2E2F34

#1B1B1F

Saturation

#58585B

#54565F

#2A3B89

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

7.42:1

AAA

vs Black

2.83:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#53555E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#53555E

#55555D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#53555E

#525655

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Coal Tipple 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

#7E6C62

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#53555E

Daylight 5500K

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

#6B7186

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.

#5F5839

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: #53555E;

CSS — background

background-color: #53555E;

CSS Variable

--color-coal-tipple: #53555E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coal-tipple': '#53555E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#53555E] text-[#53555E]

SCSS

$coal-tipple: #53555E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #53555E?

#53555E is Coal Tipple, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #53555E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Coal Tipple?

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

What colors pair well with Coal Tipple?

Coal Tipple 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 Coal Tipple?

You can download Coal Tipple 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 Coal Tipple?

The hex code is #53555E. In RGB it's 83, 85, 94, and in HSL it's 229°, 6%, 35%.

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