GREENS

Molten Lead

#53686A

RGB 83, 104, 106 · HSL 185°, 12%, 37% · CMYK 22, 2, 0, 58

Molten Lead is #53686A in HEX — rgb(83, 104, 106), hsl(185°, 12%, 37%), cmyk(22%, 2%, 0%, 58%).

Molten Lead pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 185°, 12%, 37%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#53686A

RGB83, 104, 106

HSL185°, 12%, 37%

HSV185°, 22%, 42%

CMYK22, 2, 0, 58

Decimal5466218

CSS RGBrgb(83, 104, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(185, 12%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Molten Lead BXC-63

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Iron Creek DE5775

ΔE 1.4 · #50676B

PPG

Juniper Berry 1145-6

ΔE 1.7 · #576B6B

Dulux

Wellington S29A7

ΔE 2.1 · #4F6464

Farrow & Ball

Inchyra Blue 289

ΔE 2.3 · #586768

Vista Paint

Spacebox C-492

ΔE 2.8 · #5B696A

Kilz

Charcoal RM150

ΔE 2.8 · #566466

Hallman-Lindsay

Spacebox 493

ΔE 2.9 · #5C6B6B

Benjamin Moore

Nocturnal 2135-30

ΔE 3.2 · #56666C

Valspar

Sequoia Glade 5002-4C

ΔE 3.3 · #4D6061

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Sash Green SW2810

ΔE 3.7 · #506A67

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 5.5 · #4C6A74

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 6.2 · #587675

RAL

Mouse Grey 7005

ΔE 8.1 · #646B63

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 8.4 · #646462

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 12.3 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#53686A

#6A5553

Analogous

#536A60

#53686A

#535C6A

Triadic

#53686A

#6A5368

#686A53

Split-Complementary

#53686A

#6A535C

#6A6053

Tetradic

#53686A

#60536A

#6A5553

#5C6A53

Monochromatic

#101414

#313E3F

#53686A

#769193

#A1B3B5

Rectangle

#53686A

#55536A

#6A5553

#686A53

Compound

#53686A

#535C6A

#6A5553

#6A6053

Variations

Lighter

#6F8B8E

#95A7A8

#C2CBCB

Darker

#425355

#2D3A3B

#1A2222

Saturation

#5B6162

#53686A

#2A8A93

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.91:1

vs Black

3.56:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#53686A

#5F626B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#53686A

#65656A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#53686A

#546867

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Molten Lead sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#7E7B6B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#53686A

Daylight 5500K

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

#6B808F

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.

#643F3C

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: #53686A;

CSS — background

background-color: #53686A;

CSS Variable

--color-molten-lead: #53686A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'molten-lead': '#53686A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#53686A] text-[#53686A]

SCSS

$molten-lead: #53686A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #53686A?

#53686A is Molten Lead, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #53686A warm or cool?

Molten Lead reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Molten Lead?

Molten Lead works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Molten Lead?

Molten Lead pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Molten Lead?

You can download Molten Lead 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 Molten Lead?

The hex code is #53686A. In RGB it's 83, 104, 106, and in HSL it's 185°, 12%, 37%.

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