NEUTRALS

Boreal

#54604F

RGB 84, 96, 79 · HSL 102°, 10%, 34% · CMYK 13, 0, 18, 62

Boreal is #54604F in HEX — rgb(84, 96, 79), hsl(102°, 10%, 34%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 18%, 62%).

Boreal pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 102°, 10%, 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#54604F

RGB84, 96, 79

HSL102°, 10%, 34%

HSV102°, 18%, 38%

CMYK13, 0, 18, 62

Decimal5529679

CSS RGBrgb(84, 96, 79)

CSS HSLhsl(102, 10%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Boreal AF-480

Exact match

Behr

Lakeside Pine PPU11-19

ΔE 1.7 · #566453

Valspar

Treeline 5006-4C

ΔE 2.8 · #576356

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Dark Green SW2816

ΔE 2.9 · #565C4A

Hallman-Lindsay

Pleasant Hill 459

ΔE 3.1 · #4D5A4C

Vista Paint

Pleasant Hill C-458

ΔE 3.4 · #4C594B

PPG

Grape Leaves 1124-7

ΔE 3.8 · #576049

Dunn-Edwards

Black Forest DEA175

ΔE 3.8 · #5E6354

RAL

Green Grey 7009

ΔE 4.1 · #4D5645

Kilz

American Pine TB-69

ΔE 4.1 · #495748

Dulux

Deep Bottlebrush S22A7

ΔE 4.3 · #5E675A

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 5.2 · #515545

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 7 · #66665A

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 7.3 · #676450

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 10.4 · #535654

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 10.5 · #626664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

#54604F

#5A4E5F

Analogous

#5C5F4E

#54604F

#4E5F51

Triadic

#54604F

#4E535F

#5F4E53

Split-Complementary

#54604F

#514E5F

#5F4E5C

Tetradic

#54604F

#4E5C5F

#5A4E5F

#5F514E

Monochromatic

#0C0E0B

#2F352C

#54604F

#788970

#A0AC9A

Rectangle

#54604F

#4E5F5A

#5A4E5F

#5F4E53

Compound

#54604F

#4E5F51

#5A4E5F

#5F4E5C

Variations

Lighter

#74846C

#97A391

#C2C8C0

Darker

#424D3E

#2E352A

#1A1F19

Saturation

#565954

#535F4E

#448627

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

6.64:1

vs Black

3.16:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#54604F

#5D5B50

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#54604F

#5E5E51

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#54604F

#565D5E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Boreal 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

#7E7556

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#54604F

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C7A7B

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.

#51375C

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: #54604F;

CSS — background

background-color: #54604F;

CSS Variable

--color-boreal: #54604F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'boreal': '#54604F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#54604F] text-[#54604F]

SCSS

$boreal: #54604F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #54604F?

#54604F is Boreal, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #54604F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Boreal?

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

What colors pair well with Boreal?

Boreal 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 Boreal?

You can download Boreal 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 Boreal?

The hex code is #54604F. In RGB it's 84, 96, 79, and in HSL it's 102°, 10%, 34%.

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