NEUTRALS

Freshwater Marsh

#535644

RGB 83, 86, 68 · HSL 70°, 12%, 30% · CMYK 3, 0, 21, 66

Freshwater Marsh is #535644 in HEX — rgb(83, 86, 68), hsl(70°, 12%, 30%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 21%, 66%).

Freshwater Marsh pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 70°, 12%, 30%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#535644

RGB83, 86, 68

HSL70°, 12%, 30%

HSV70°, 21%, 34%

CMYK3, 0, 21, 66

Decimal5461572

CSS RGBrgb(83, 86, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(70, 12%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Castle Stone 1128-7

ΔE 1.1 · #525746

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 1.4 · #515545

Vista Paint

Irish Moss K-880

ΔE 1.8 · #505646

Dulux

Algae SG5F8

ΔE 2.1 · #4F513F

Benjamin Moore

Artichoke 2141-10

ΔE 2.6 · #545241

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Dark Green SW2816

ΔE 2.6 · #565C4A

Hallman-Lindsay

Monogram 424

ΔE 2.7 · #595747

RAL

Green Grey 7009

ΔE 2.8 · #4D5645

Behr

Fig Leaf UL200-23

ΔE 3.1 · #5C5C4A

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Court DEA174

ΔE 4.4 · #5F5D48

Valspar

Amazon Silt 6010-4

ΔE 4.7 · #605B47

Kilz

American Pine TB-69

ΔE 5.1 · #495748

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 6.9 · #676450

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 8.2 · #66665A

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 9.7 · #696346

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 10.2 · #464C49

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm yellow-Green with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#535644

#464356

Analogous

#565043

#535644

#495643

Triadic

#535644

#435356

#564353

Split-Complementary

#535644

#434956

#504356

Tetradic

#535644

#435650

#464356

#564349

Monochromatic

#0E0E0B

#292B22

#535644

#7C8165

#A1A58D

Rectangle

#535644

#435646

#464356

#564353

Compound

#535644

#495643

#464356

#504356

Variations

Lighter

#797E63

#9B9F89

#C4C6BB

Darker

#424535

#2E3025

#1B1C15

Saturation

#4E4F4A

#535643

#697722

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

7.55:1

AAA

vs Black

2.78:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#535644

#575445

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#535644

#555547

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#535644

#545355

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Freshwater Marsh 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

#7E6D4E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#535644

Daylight 5500K

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

#6B7272

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.

#363151

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: #535644;

CSS — background

background-color: #535644;

CSS Variable

--color-freshwater-marsh: #535644;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'freshwater-marsh': '#535644' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#535644] text-[#535644]

SCSS

$freshwater-marsh: #535644;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #535644?

#535644 is Freshwater Marsh, a deep neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #535644 warm or cool?

Freshwater Marsh reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Freshwater Marsh?

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

What colors pair well with Freshwater Marsh?

Freshwater Marsh 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 Freshwater Marsh?

You can download Freshwater Marsh 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 Freshwater Marsh?

The hex code is #535644. In RGB it's 83, 86, 68, and in HSL it's 70°, 12%, 30%.

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