BLUES
Dark
#554E6E
Dark is #554E6E in HEX — rgb(85, 78, 110), hsl(253°, 17%, 37%), cmyk(23%, 29%, 0%, 57%).
Dark pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 253°, 17%, 37%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.
Color Codes
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
Benjamin Moore
Dark 2070-30
Dunn-Edwards
Exotic Evening DE5951
Dulux
Taylor S43D7
Behr
Urban Legend N100-6
PPG
Royal Hyacinth 1169-7
Hallman-Lindsay
True Romance 1250
Kilz
Rich Sari RA120-02
Valspar
Velvet Beret 1001-3A
Vista Paint
True Romance C-1249
Sherwin-Williams
Plummy SW6558
IKEA
IKEA122 122
RAL
Pearl Black Berry 4012
Kobra
Blue 31
Colorhouse
Create .06 Create-06
Farrow & Ball
Pitch Blue 220
Dutch Boy
Royal Blue D-6740
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
9/100
Very Dark
Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.
Undertone
Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry
Pairs With
warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Focused · Cooling
Dark lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #554E6E?
#554E6E is Dark, a deep blue with a cool undertone.
Is #554E6E warm or cool?
Dark reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Dark?
Dark works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.
What colors pair well with Dark?
Dark pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Dark?
You can download Dark 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 Dark?
The hex code is #554E6E. In RGB it's 85, 78, 110, and in HSL it's 253°, 17%, 37%.
