NEUTRALS

Black Dragon’s Cauldron

#545562

RGB 84, 85, 98 · HSL 236°, 8%, 36% · CMYK 14, 13, 0, 62

Black Dragon’s Cauldron is #545562 in HEX — rgb(84, 85, 98), hsl(236°, 8%, 36%), cmyk(14%, 13%, 0%, 62%).

Black Dragon’s Cauldron pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 236°, 8%, 36%. 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#545562

RGB84, 85, 98

HSL236°, 8%, 36%

HSV236°, 14%, 38%

CMYK14, 13, 0, 62

Decimal5526882

CSS RGBrgb(84, 85, 98)

CSS HSLhsl(236, 8%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Blackwater 1320

ΔE 0.5 · #545663

Vista Paint

Blackwater C-1319

ΔE 0.8 · #535561

Behr

Ball Gown MQ5-6

ΔE 1.4 · #535765

Sherwin-Williams

Mineral Gray SW2740

ΔE 2.1 · #515763

PPG

Purple Parlor 13-17

ΔE 2.4 · #595461

Dulux

Squid's Ink S42B7

ΔE 2.7 · #4D4F5C

Dunn-Edwards

Night Night DE5937

ΔE 2.8 · #4F4F5E

Benjamin Moore

Evening 2128-30

ΔE 3.6 · #525B68

Valspar

Rogue Blue 5009-2

ΔE 3.7 · #525A64

Kilz

India Ink RB100-01

ΔE 5 · #4C5064

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 5.2 · #4D5B6A

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 5.9 · #485761

RAL

Graphite Grey 7024

ΔE 6.3 · #474A51

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 8.1 · #575757

IKEA

IKEA156 156

ΔE 8.3 · #676973

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 13.1 · #334059

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#545562

#636254

Analogous

#545D63

#545562

#5B5463

Triadic

#545562

#635455

#556354

Split-Complementary

#545562

#635B54

#5D6354

Tetradic

#545562

#63545D

#636254

#54635B

Monochromatic

#0E0E11

#31323A

#545562

#78798C

#A1A2AF

Rectangle

#545562

#625463

#636254

#556354

Compound

#545562

#5B5463

#636254

#5D6354

Variations

Lighter

#727486

#9697A4

#C3C3C9

Darker

#434450

#2E2F37

#1B1B20

Saturation

#5A5A5E

#545563

#2A318D

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

7.36:1

AAA

vs Black

2.85:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#545562

#525662

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#545562

#555560

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#545562

#535756

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Black Dragon’s Cauldron 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

#7E6C65

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#545562

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C7189

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.

#625F3B

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: #545562;

CSS — background

background-color: #545562;

CSS Variable

--color-black-dragon’s-cauldron: #545562;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'black-dragon’s-cauldron': '#545562' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#545562] text-[#545562]

SCSS

$black-dragon’s-cauldron: #545562;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #545562?

#545562 is Black Dragon’s Cauldron, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #545562 warm or cool?

Black Dragon’s Cauldron reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Black Dragon’s Cauldron?

Black Dragon’s Cauldron works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Black Dragon’s Cauldron?

Black Dragon’s Cauldron 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 Black Dragon’s Cauldron?

You can download Black Dragon’s Cauldron 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 Black Dragon’s Cauldron?

The hex code is #545562. In RGB it's 84, 85, 98, and in HSL it's 236°, 8%, 36%.

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