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Dragon's Breath

#55514A

RGB 85, 81, 74 · HSL 38°, 7%, 31% · CMYK 0, 5, 13, 67

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Reading moody, Dragon's Breath lands in the neutrals family at HSL 38°, 7%, 31%. Its low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality; it reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Works well in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone, especially for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture. Pairs naturally with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants.

Color Codes

HEX#55514A
RGB85, 81, 74
HSL38°, 7%, 31%
HSV38°, 8%, 31%
CMYK0, 5, 13, 67
Decimal5591370
CSS RGBrgb(85, 81, 74)
CSS HSLhsl(38, 7%, 31%)

Paint Matches

Benjamin Moore

Dragon's Breath 1547

Neutral · Exact match

Color Theory

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

Tetradic

Variations

Lighter

#706B61
#8B8479
#A39D95

Darker

#393732
#1E1D1A
#0E0D0C

Saturation

#4F4F4F
#55514A
#6C5732

Interior Use

Best Rooms

any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture

Pairs With

natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants

Accessibility (WCAG)

Aa

vs White

7.89:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

2.66:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

Original → Simulated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #55514A?

#55514A is Dragon's Breath, a deep neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #55514A warm or cool?

Dragon's Breath reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dragon's Breath?

Dragon's Breath works well in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Dragon's Breath?

Dragon's Breath pairs naturally with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Dragon's Breath?

You can download Dragon's Breath 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 RGB value of #55514A?

#55514A converts to RGB 85, 81, 74.