NEUTRALS

Instant Classic

#554C4D

RGB 85, 76, 77 · HSL 353°, 6%, 32% · CMYK 0, 11, 9, 67

Instant Classic is #554C4D in HEX — rgb(85, 76, 77), hsl(353°, 6%, 32%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 9%, 67%).

Instant Classic pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 353°, 6%, 32%. 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#554C4D

RGB85, 76, 77

HSL353°, 6%, 32%

HSV353°, 11%, 33%

CMYK0, 11, 9, 67

Decimal5590093

CSS RGBrgb(85, 76, 77)

CSS HSLhsl(353, 6%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Instant Classic MQ1-34

Exact match

Dulux

Subtle Nightsky S46A7

ΔE 1.9 · #554B4F

PPG

Black Elegance 1004-7

ΔE 1.9 · #50484A

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 2.7 · #574C49

Valspar

Safari Brown 6009-1

ΔE 2.8 · #524F4F

Benjamin Moore

Vintage 2116-20

ΔE 3 · #55474A

Kilz

Cattail LM130

ΔE 3 · #594B49

Dunn-Edwards

Black Bean DE6385

ΔE 3.1 · #4E4B4A

Farrow & Ball

Tanner's Brown 255

ΔE 3.1 · #4D4746

Sherwin-Williams

Perle Noir SW9154

ΔE 3.6 · #4F4D51

Vista Paint

New Uniform K-792

ΔE 4.7 · #49484C

Hallman-Lindsay

Smokescreen 556

ΔE 4.8 · #5E5755

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 5.5 · #575757

RAL

Blue Grey 7031

ΔE 6 · #474B4E

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 6.3 · #535654

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 8.6 · #583F40

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#554C4D

#4D5655

Analogous

#564D53

#554C4D

#56504D

Triadic

#554C4D

#4E564D

#4D4E56

Split-Complementary

#554C4D

#4D5650

#4D5356

Tetradic

#554C4D

#53564D

#4D5655

#504D56

Monochromatic

#0E0C0C

#2E2929

#554C4D

#7F7172

#A4989A

Rectangle

#554C4D

#56554D

#4D5655

#4D4E56

Compound

#554C4D

#56504D

#4D5655

#4D5356

Variations

Lighter

#7B6D6F

#9C9293

#C5C0C0

Darker

#453D3E

#302A2B

#1C1819

Saturation

#535050

#564D4E

#7D2630

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

8.31:1

AAA

vs Black

2.53:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#554C4D

#504F4D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#554C4D

#4E4E4D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#554C4D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Instant Classic 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

#7F6655

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#554C4D

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C6B79

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#345753

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: #554C4D;

CSS — background

background-color: #554C4D;

CSS Variable

--color-instant-classic: #554C4D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'instant-classic': '#554C4D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#554C4D] text-[#554C4D]

SCSS

$instant-classic: #554C4D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #554C4D?

#554C4D is Instant Classic, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #554C4D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Instant Classic?

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

What colors pair well with Instant Classic?

Instant Classic 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 Instant Classic?

You can download Instant Classic 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 Instant Classic?

The hex code is #554C4D. In RGB it's 85, 76, 77, and in HSL it's 353°, 6%, 32%.

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