NEUTRALS

Volcanic Ash

#545B60

RGB 84, 91, 96 · HSL 205°, 7%, 35% · CMYK 13, 5, 0, 62

Volcanic Ash is #545B60 in HEX — rgb(84, 91, 96), hsl(205°, 7%, 35%), cmyk(13%, 5%, 0%, 62%).

Volcanic Ash pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 205°, 7%, 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#545B60

RGB84, 91, 96

HSL205°, 7%, 35%

HSV205°, 13%, 38%

CMYK13, 5, 0, 62

Decimal5528416

CSS RGBrgb(84, 91, 96)

CSS HSLhsl(205, 7%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Volcanic Ash 4009-1

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Deep CSP-625

ΔE 0.7 · #535B61

Dulux

Grey Soot SG6C9

ΔE 0.8 · #555B61

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Steel DE6342

ΔE 1.3 · #535A61

Behr

Pencil Point PPU18-2

ΔE 1.6 · #595D62

PPG

Mysterious 1037-6

ΔE 1.8 · #535E63

Hallman-Lindsay

Thunderstorm 514

ΔE 1.9 · #555C64

Vista Paint

Charcoal Shadow K-809

ΔE 2 · #565B5D

Sherwin-Williams

Outerspace SW6251

ΔE 2.8 · #586168

Kilz

Motor Gray TB-38

ΔE 3.2 · #545658

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 4.3 · #575757

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 4.7 · #485761

RAL

Traffic Grey B 7043

ΔE 5.3 · #4E5452

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 5.7 · #494F50

Farrow & Ball

Inchyra Blue 289

ΔE 5.8 · #586768

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 12.8 · #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

#545B60

#5F5853

Analogous

#535F5E

#545B60

#53545F

Triadic

#545B60

#5F535A

#5A5F53

Split-Complementary

#545B60

#5F5354

#5F5E53

Tetradic

#545B60

#5E535F

#5F5853

#545F53

Monochromatic

#0C0D0E

#2F3437

#545B60

#778188

#A0A7AC

Rectangle

#545B60

#58535F

#5F5853

#5A5F53

Compound

#545B60

#53545F

#5F5853

#5F5E53

Variations

Lighter

#727C83

#969DA1

#C2C5C8

Darker

#42484D

#2D3235

#1A1D1F

Saturation

#575A5B

#535A5F

#2A6189

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

6.90:1

vs Black

3.04:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#545B60

#575961

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#545B60

#5A5A5F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#545B60

#545C5B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Volcanic Ash 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

#7E7163

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#545B60

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C7687

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.

#5F4939

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: #545B60;

CSS — background

background-color: #545B60;

CSS Variable

--color-volcanic-ash: #545B60;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'volcanic-ash': '#545B60' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#545B60] text-[#545B60]

SCSS

$volcanic-ash: #545B60;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #545B60?

#545B60 is Volcanic Ash, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #545B60 warm or cool?

Volcanic Ash reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Volcanic Ash?

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

What colors pair well with Volcanic Ash?

Volcanic Ash 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 Volcanic Ash?

You can download Volcanic Ash 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 Volcanic Ash?

The hex code is #545B60. In RGB it's 84, 91, 96, and in HSL it's 205°, 7%, 35%.

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