NEUTRALS

Metal .05

#535654

RGB 83, 86, 84 · HSL 140°, 2%, 33% · CMYK 3, 0, 2, 66

Metal .05 is #535654 in HEX — rgb(83, 86, 84), hsl(140°, 2%, 33%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 2%, 66%).

Metal .05 pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 140°, 2%, 33%. 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#535654

RGB83, 86, 84

HSL140°, 2%, 33%

HSV140°, 3%, 34%

CMYK3, 0, 2, 66

Decimal5461588

CSS RGBrgb(83, 86, 84)

CSS HSLhsl(140, 2%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

Exact match

Dulux

Juvenile SG5E7

ΔE 1.1 · #535856

Dunn-Edwards

Black Pool DE6315

ΔE 1.6 · #4F5552

RAL

Traffic Grey B 7043

ΔE 1.7 · #4E5452

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 1.9 · #575757

Benjamin Moore

Gray 2121-10

ΔE 2.1 · #585858

Behr

Maximum Gray QE-62

ΔE 2.1 · #555657

Sherwin-Williams

Peppercorn SW7674

ΔE 2.1 · #585858

Valspar

Ebony Field 4004-2C

ΔE 2.2 · #575552

Kilz

Motor Gray TB-38

ΔE 2.5 · #545658

Hallman-Lindsay

Deep Sea Shadow 480

ΔE 2.9 · #4E5856

Vista Paint

Zen Retreat C-534

ΔE 3 · #5B5D5B

PPG

Zombie 1010-7

ΔE 3.3 · #595A5C

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 3.8 · #494F50

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 4.8 · #464C49

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 8.7 · #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 MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#535654

#565255

Analogous

#535652

#535654

#525655

Triadic

#535654

#545256

#565452

Split-Complementary

#535654

#555256

#565253

Tetradic

#535654

#525356

#565255

#565552

Monochromatic

#0C0D0D

#2D2F2E

#535654

#787D7A

#9FA3A0

Rectangle

#535654

#525556

#565255

#565452

Compound

#535654

#525655

#565255

#565253

Variations

Lighter

#747976

#979A98

#C2C4C3

Darker

#424543

#2D2F2E

#1A1C1B

Saturation

#545554

#525654

#297F46

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

7.43:1

AAA

vs Black

2.83:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#535654

#555554

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#535654

#555554

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#535654

#535656

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Metal .05 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

#7E6D5A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#535654

Daylight 5500K

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

#6B727E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#59364D

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: #535654;

CSS — background

background-color: #535654;

CSS Variable

--color-metal-.05: #535654;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'metal-.05': '#535654' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#535654] text-[#535654]

SCSS

$metal-.05: #535654;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #535654?

#535654 is Metal .05, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #535654 warm or cool?

Metal .05 reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Metal .05?

Metal .05 works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Metal .05?

Metal .05 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 Metal .05?

You can download Metal .05 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 Metal .05?

The hex code is #535654. In RGB it's 83, 86, 84, and in HSL it's 140°, 2%, 33%.

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