NEUTRALS

Mata Hari

#544859

RGB 84, 72, 89 · HSL 282°, 11%, 32% · CMYK 6, 19, 0, 65

Mata Hari is #544859 in HEX — rgb(84, 72, 89), hsl(282°, 11%, 32%), cmyk(6%, 19%, 0%, 65%).

Mata Hari pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 282°, 11%, 32%. 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#544859

RGB84, 72, 89

HSL282°, 11%, 32%

HSV282°, 19%, 35%

CMYK6, 19, 0, 65

Decimal5523545

CSS RGBrgb(84, 72, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(282, 11%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Grappa 1393

ΔE 1.4 · #554657

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum Perfect 1292

ΔE 1.4 · #514555

Behr

Mata Hari PPU17-1

ΔE 1.5 · #55475A

Dulux

Fanfare S45A8

ΔE 1.8 · #504454

Vista Paint

Plum Perfect C-1291

ΔE 2.4 · #4E4353

PPG

Blackberry 1172-7 · 13-21

ΔE 3.4 · #4A4354

Sherwin-Williams

Quixotic Plum SW6265

ΔE 4.5 · #4A4653

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 4.9 · #50414C

Dunn-Edwards

Violet Shadow DEA192

ΔE 5.3 · #4D4860

Valspar

Rare Wine 1011-9

ΔE 5.6 · #4D404A

Kilz

Mulberry RA100-02

ΔE 5.7 · #564A52

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 7.7 · #4D3E45

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 8.7 · #434750

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 11.7 · #5E3D5A

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 12 · #334059

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 12.8 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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 MasstoneViolet 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

#544859

#4E5B49

Analogous

#4C495B

#544859

#5B4957

Triadic

#544859

#5B5549

#495B55

Split-Complementary

#544859

#575B49

#495B4C

Tetradic

#544859

#5B4C49

#4E5B49

#49575B

Monochromatic

#0D0B0E

#2D2730

#544859

#7D6B85

#A293A9

Rectangle

#544859

#5B494E

#4E5B49

#495B55

Compound

#544859

#5B4957

#4E5B49

#495B4C

Variations

Lighter

#796781

#9B8DA1

#C4BEC7

Darker

#443A49

#2F2732

#1B171D

Saturation

#534F54

#55495B

#64247F

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

8.58:1

AAA

vs Black

2.45:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#544859

#4B4E59

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#544859

#4A4A57

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#544859

#524B4A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Mata Hari 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

#7E635E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#544859

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C6882

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#3E5734

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: #544859;

CSS — background

background-color: #544859;

CSS Variable

--color-mata-hari: #544859;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mata-hari': '#544859' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#544859] text-[#544859]

SCSS

$mata-hari: #544859;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #544859?

#544859 is Mata Hari, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #544859 warm or cool?

Mata Hari reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mata Hari?

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

What colors pair well with Mata Hari?

Mata Hari 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 Mata Hari?

You can download Mata Hari 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 Mata Hari?

The hex code is #544859. In RGB it's 84, 72, 89, and in HSL it's 282°, 11%, 32%.

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