NEUTRALS

Edge of Black

#54585E

RGB 84, 88, 94 · HSL 216°, 6%, 35% · CMYK 11, 6, 0, 63

Edge of Black is #54585E in HEX — rgb(84, 88, 94), hsl(216°, 6%, 35%), cmyk(11%, 6%, 0%, 63%).

Edge of Black pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 216°, 6%, 35%. 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#54585E

RGB84, 88, 94

HSL216°, 6%, 35%

HSV216°, 11%, 37%

CMYK11, 6, 0, 63

Decimal5527646

CSS RGBrgb(84, 88, 94)

CSS HSLhsl(216, 6%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Edge of Black DE6349

Exact match

Valspar

Hematite 4006-2C

ΔE 0.9 · #56595E

Benjamin Moore

Temptation 1609

ΔE 1.3 · #55595D

Dulux

Grey Soot SG6C9

ΔE 1.3 · #555B61

PPG

Gray Flannel 1013-6

ΔE 1.6 · #585960

Vista Paint

Thunderstorm C-513

ΔE 2.2 · #525962

Hallman-Lindsay

Thunderstorm 514

ΔE 2.2 · #555C64

Behr

Pencil Point PPU18-2

ΔE 2.2 · #595D62

Kilz

Motor Gray TB-38

ΔE 2.7 · #545658

Sherwin-Williams

Mineral Gray SW2740

ΔE 3.8 · #515763

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 4 · #575757

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 4.9 · #485761

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 5.3 · #494F50

RAL

Traffic Grey B 7043

ΔE 5.5 · #4E5452

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 6.5 · #4D5B6A

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 13.6 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

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

#54585E

#5F5A54

Analogous

#545E5F

#54585E

#55545F

Triadic

#54585E

#5F5458

#585F54

Split-Complementary

#54585E

#5F5554

#5E5F54

Tetradic

#54585E

#5F545E

#5F5A54

#545F55

Monochromatic

#0C0D0E

#303236

#54585E

#787E87

#A0A5AB

Rectangle

#54585E

#5A545F

#5F5A54

#585F54

Compound

#54585E

#55545F

#5F5A54

#5E5F54

Variations

Lighter

#737982

#969BA1

#C3C5C7

Darker

#43474C

#2E3034

#1B1C1F

Saturation

#58595B

#54585F

#2A5089

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

7.16:1

AAA

vs Black

2.93:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#54585E

#55575E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#54585E

#57575D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#54585E

#545958

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Edge of Black 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

#7E6F62

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#54585E

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C7486

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.

#5F5039

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: #54585E;

CSS — background

background-color: #54585E;

CSS Variable

--color-edge-of-black: #54585E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'edge-of-black': '#54585E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#54585E] text-[#54585E]

SCSS

$edge-of-black: #54585E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #54585E?

#54585E is Edge of Black, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #54585E warm or cool?

Edge of Black reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Edge of Black?

Edge of Black works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Edge of Black?

Edge of Black 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 Edge of Black?

You can download Edge of Black 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 Edge of Black?

The hex code is #54585E. In RGB it's 84, 88, 94, and in HSL it's 216°, 6%, 35%.

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