NEUTRALS

Greyish Black

#555152

RGB 85, 81, 82 · HSL 345°, 2%, 33% · CMYK 0, 5, 4, 67

Greyish Black is #555152 in HEX — rgb(85, 81, 82), hsl(345°, 2%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 4%, 67%).

Greyish Black pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 345°, 2%, 33%. 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#555152

RGB85, 81, 82

HSL345°, 2%, 33%

HSV345°, 5%, 33%

CMYK0, 5, 4, 67

Decimal5591378

CSS RGBrgb(85, 81, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 2%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

The You Yangs SN4D9

ΔE 1.2 · #524F51

Valspar

Safari Brown 6009-1

ΔE 1.2 · #524F4F

Dunn-Edwards

Cavernous DE6364

ΔE 2.2 · #515252

Behr

Wood Acres BXC-71

ΔE 2.3 · #4F5051

Sherwin-Williams

Perle Noir SW9154

ΔE 2.7 · #4F4D51

Benjamin Moore

Iron 2134-30

ΔE 2.8 · #585654

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 2.8 · #575757

Kilz

Motor Gray TB-38

ΔE 3.1 · #545658

Vista Paint

Zuli K-769

ΔE 3.4 · #5D585B

Hallman-Lindsay

Smokescreen 556

ΔE 3.5 · #5E5755

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 3.8 · #535654

PPG

Black Elegance 1004-7

ΔE 3.9 · #50484A

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 4.4 · #574C49

Farrow & Ball

Tanner's Brown 255

ΔE 4.4 · #4D4746

RAL

Traffic Grey B 7043

ΔE 4.7 · #4E5452

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 11.1 · #515545

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

#555152

#525655

Analogous

#565255

#555152

#565352

Triadic

#555152

#535652

#525356

Split-Complementary

#555152

#525653

#525556

Tetradic

#555152

#555652

#525655

#535256

Monochromatic

#0D0C0D

#2F2D2D

#555152

#7D7879

#A39FA0

Rectangle

#555152

#565552

#525655

#525356

Compound

#555152

#565352

#525655

#525556

Variations

Lighter

#797475

#9A9798

#C4C2C3

Darker

#454243

#2F2D2E

#1C1A1B

Saturation

#555454

#565253

#7F293F

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

7.82:1

AAA

vs Black

2.69:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#555152

#535252

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#555152

#525252

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#555152

#555151

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Greyish Black 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

#7F6959

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#555152

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C6E7D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#365950

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: #555152;

CSS — background

background-color: #555152;

CSS Variable

--color-greyish-black: #555152;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'greyish-black': '#555152' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#555152] text-[#555152]

SCSS

$greyish-black: #555152;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #555152?

#555152 is Greyish Black, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #555152 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Greyish Black?

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

What colors pair well with Greyish Black?

Greyish Black 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 Greyish Black?

You can download Greyish Black 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 Greyish Black?

The hex code is #555152. In RGB it's 85, 81, 82, and in HSL it's 345°, 2%, 33%.

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