NEUTRALS

Brierwood Green

#545E4F

RGB 84, 94, 79 · HSL 100°, 9%, 34% · CMYK 11, 0, 16, 63

Brierwood Green is #545E4F in HEX — rgb(84, 94, 79), hsl(100°, 9%, 34%), cmyk(11%, 0%, 16%, 63%).

Brierwood Green pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 100°, 9%, 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#545E4F

RGB84, 94, 79

HSL100°, 9%, 34%

HSV100°, 16%, 37%

CMYK11, 0, 16, 63

Decimal5529167

CSS RGBrgb(84, 94, 79)

CSS HSLhsl(100, 9%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Vintage 462

ΔE 1.5 · #575E50

Behr

Patio Stone N360-6

ΔE 2.1 · #596053

Hallman-Lindsay

Pleasant Hill 459

ΔE 2.3 · #4D5A4C

Valspar

Treeline 5006-4C

ΔE 2.5 · #576356

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Dark Green SW2816

ΔE 2.6 · #565C4A

Vista Paint

Pleasant Hill C-458

ΔE 2.7 · #4C594B

Dunn-Edwards

Black Forest DEA175

ΔE 3.3 · #5E6354

RAL

Green Grey 7009

ΔE 3.6 · #4D5645

PPG

Evergreen Boughs 1129-7

ΔE 3.6 · #50594F

Kilz

American Pine TB-69

ΔE 3.7 · #495748

Dulux

Palo Verde S20A7

ΔE 3.9 · #5F6356

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 4.2 · #515545

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 6.3 · #66665A

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 7.3 · #676450

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 8.8 · #535654

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 9.4 · #626664

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 MasstoneGreen 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

#545E4F

#594F5F

Analogous

#5C5F4F

#545E4F

#4F5F51

Triadic

#545E4F

#4F545F

#5F4F54

Split-Complementary

#545E4F

#514F5F

#5F4F5C

Tetradic

#545E4F

#4F5C5F

#594F5F

#5F514F

Monochromatic

#0C0E0C

#2F352C

#545E4F

#798872

#A0AB9B

Rectangle

#545E4F

#4F5F59

#594F5F

#5F4F54

Compound

#545E4F

#4F5F51

#594F5F

#5F4F5C

Variations

Lighter

#75836E

#97A292

#C3C8C0

Darker

#434C3F

#2E342B

#1B1F19

Saturation

#565954

#545F4F

#478627

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

6.79:1

vs Black

3.09:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#545E4F

#5C5950

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#545E4F

#5C5C51

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#545E4F

#565C5D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Brierwood Green 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

#7E7356

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#545E4F

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C787B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#50375C

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: #545E4F;

CSS — background

background-color: #545E4F;

CSS Variable

--color-brierwood-green: #545E4F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brierwood-green': '#545E4F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#545E4F] text-[#545E4F]

SCSS

$brierwood-green: #545E4F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #545E4F?

#545E4F is Brierwood Green, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #545E4F warm or cool?

Brierwood Green reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Brierwood Green?

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

What colors pair well with Brierwood Green?

Brierwood Green 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 Brierwood Green?

You can download Brierwood Green 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 Brierwood Green?

The hex code is #545E4F. In RGB it's 84, 94, 79, and in HSL it's 100°, 9%, 34%.

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