NEUTRALS

Barnwood

#554D44

RGB 85, 77, 68 · HSL 32°, 11%, 30% · CMYK 0, 9, 20, 67

Barnwood is #554D44 in HEX — rgb(85, 77, 68), hsl(32°, 11%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 20%, 67%).

Barnwood pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 32°, 11%, 30%. 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#554D44

RGB85, 77, 68

HSL32°, 11%, 30%

HSV32°, 20%, 33%

CMYK0, 9, 20, 67

Decimal5590340

CSS RGBrgb(85, 77, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 11%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Distant Planet S13B8

ΔE 0.8 · #544C42

Hallman-Lindsay

Terra Pin 571

ΔE 1.5 · #534D42

Valspar

Journey 6010-1

ΔE 1.6 · #595048

Vista Paint

Terra Pin C-570

ΔE 1.9 · #514B40

Behr

Rare Wood MQ2-39

ΔE 1.9 · #584C44

Benjamin Moore

Willow CC-542

ΔE 2.1 · #574F49

Kilz

Binoculars TB-20

ΔE 2.1 · #504A43

Sherwin-Williams

Urbane Bronze SW7048

ΔE 2.9 · #54504A

PPG

Cabin Fever 1021-7

ΔE 3.2 · #5E5349

Dunn-Edwards

Mink DE6392

ΔE 3.3 · #524A46

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 3.9 · #574C49

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 4.1 · #53453C

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 5.3 · #534644

RAL

Tarpaulin Grey 7010

ΔE 6 · #4C514A

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 7.2 · #515545

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 7.7 · #575757

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#554D44

#444C55

Analogous

#554544

#554D44

#545544

Triadic

#554D44

#44554D

#4D4455

Split-Complementary

#554D44

#445455

#454455

Tetradic

#554D44

#445545

#444C55

#554454

Monochromatic

#0E0D0B

#2A2722

#554D44

#7F7466

#A49A8E

Rectangle

#554D44

#4C5544

#444C55

#4D4455

Compound

#554D44

#545544

#444C55

#454455

Variations

Lighter

#7D7164

#9E958A

#C5C1BC

Darker

#443E36

#2F2A25

#1C1915

Saturation

#4F4D4A

#554D44

#774F22

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

8.30:1

AAA

vs Black

2.53:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#554D44

#524F44

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#554D44

#4E4E45

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#554D44

#554C4D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Barnwood 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

#7F664E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#554D44

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C6B72

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#314051

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: #554D44;

CSS — background

background-color: #554D44;

CSS Variable

--color-barnwood: #554D44;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'barnwood': '#554D44' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#554D44] text-[#554D44]

SCSS

$barnwood: #554D44;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #554D44?

#554D44 is Barnwood, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #554D44 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Barnwood?

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

What colors pair well with Barnwood?

Barnwood 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 Barnwood?

You can download Barnwood 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 Barnwood?

The hex code is #554D44. In RGB it's 85, 77, 68, and in HSL it's 32°, 11%, 30%.

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