NEUTRALS

Motor Gray

#545658

RGB 84, 86, 88 · HSL 210°, 2%, 34% · CMYK 5, 2, 0, 65

Motor Gray is #545658 in HEX — rgb(84, 86, 88), hsl(210°, 2%, 34%), cmyk(5%, 2%, 0%, 65%).

Motor Gray pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 210°, 2%, 34%. 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#545658

RGB84, 86, 88

HSL210°, 2%, 34%

HSV210°, 5%, 35%

CMYK5, 2, 0, 65

Decimal5527128

CSS RGBrgb(84, 86, 88)

CSS HSLhsl(210, 2%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Motor Gray TB-38

Exact match

Dulux

Waitara Beach NZ10G7

ΔE 0.6 · #545657

Valspar

Muskeg Grey 4005-2C

ΔE 0.6 · #545659

Behr

Maximum Gray QE-62

ΔE 0.7 · #555657

Benjamin Moore

Deep 2125-20

ΔE 1.5 · #53575B

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 1.6 · #575757

PPG

Zombie 1010-7

ΔE 1.8 · #595A5C

Sherwin-Williams

Peppercorn SW7674

ΔE 1.8 · #585858

Dunn-Edwards

Cavernous DE6364

ΔE 2.1 · #515252

Vista Paint

Charcoal Shadow K-809

ΔE 2.2 · #565B5D

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 2.5 · #535654

RAL

Traffic Grey B 7043

ΔE 3.3 · #4E5452

Hallman-Lindsay

Zen Retreat 535

ΔE 3.4 · #5B5D5C

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 3.8 · #494F50

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 6 · #464C49

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 11.2 · #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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#545658

#585755

Analogous

#555858

#545658

#555558

Triadic

#545658

#585557

#575855

Split-Complementary

#545658

#585555

#585855

Tetradic

#545658

#585558

#585755

#555855

Monochromatic

#0C0D0D

#2F3031

#545658

#7A7D7F

#A1A3A5

Rectangle

#545658

#575558

#585755

#575855

Compound

#545658

#555558

#585755

#585855

Variations

Lighter

#76787B

#989A9C

#C3C4C5

Darker

#444547

#2F3031

#1B1C1C

Saturation

#565757

#555758

#2A5783

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

7.37:1

AAA

vs Black

2.85:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#545658

#555658

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#545658

#565658

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#545658

#545656

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Motor Gray 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

#7E6D5D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#545658

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C7281

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.

#5C4A37

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: #545658;

CSS — background

background-color: #545658;

CSS Variable

--color-motor-gray: #545658;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'motor-gray': '#545658' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#545658] text-[#545658]

SCSS

$motor-gray: #545658;

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#57595A · ΔE 1.4

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#54585C · ΔE 1.6

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#585858 · ΔE 1.8

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#4E5357 · ΔE 2.3

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#565C5E · ΔE 2.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #545658?

#545658 is Motor Gray, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #545658 warm or cool?

Motor Gray reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Motor Gray?

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

What colors pair well with Motor Gray?

Motor Gray 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 Motor Gray?

You can download Motor Gray 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 Motor Gray?

The hex code is #545658. In RGB it's 84, 86, 88, and in HSL it's 210°, 2%, 34%.

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