NEUTRALS

Fingerprint

#555356

RGB 85, 83, 86 · HSL 280°, 2%, 33% · CMYK 1, 3, 0, 66

Fingerprint is #555356 in HEX — rgb(85, 83, 86), hsl(280°, 2%, 33%), cmyk(1%, 3%, 0%, 66%).

Fingerprint pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 280°, 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#555356

RGB85, 83, 86

HSL280°, 2%, 33%

HSV280°, 3%, 34%

CMYK1, 3, 0, 66

Decimal5591894

CSS RGBrgb(85, 83, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(280, 2%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

The You Yangs SN4D9

ΔE 1.8 · #524F51

Valspar

Muskeg Grey 4005-2C

ΔE 1.9 · #545659

Behr

Maximum Gray QE-62

ΔE 2 · #555657

Kilz

Motor Gray TB-38

ΔE 2 · #545658

Benjamin Moore

Almost 2130-30

ΔE 2.2 · #504F54

Dunn-Edwards

Cavernous DE6364

ΔE 2.4 · #515252

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 2.5 · #575757

Sherwin-Williams

Perle Noir SW9154

ΔE 2.6 · #4F4D51

Vista Paint

Zuli K-769

ΔE 2.7 · #5D585B

PPG

Zombie 1010-7

ΔE 3 · #595A5C

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 3.8 · #535654

Hallman-Lindsay

Smokescreen 556

ΔE 4.3 · #5E5755

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 4.4 · #494F50

RAL

Traffic Grey B 7043

ΔE 4.7 · #4E5452

Farrow & Ball

Railings 31

ΔE 5.6 · #45484B

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 12.1 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#555356

#545652

Analogous

#535256

#555356

#565255

Triadic

#555356

#565552

#525655

Split-Complementary

#555356

#555652

#525653

Tetradic

#555356

#565352

#545652

#525556

Monochromatic

#0D0C0D

#2E2D2F

#555356

#7B787D

#A19FA3

Rectangle

#555356

#565254

#545652

#525655

Compound

#555356

#565255

#545652

#525653

Variations

Lighter

#777479

#99979A

#C3C2C4

Darker

#444245

#2F2D2F

#1B1A1C

Saturation

#545455

#555256

#62297F

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

7.61:1

AAA

vs Black

2.76:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#555356

#535456

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#555356

#535356

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#555356

#555453

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Fingerprint 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

#7F6B5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#555356

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C7080

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.

#425936

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: #555356;

CSS — background

background-color: #555356;

CSS Variable

--color-fingerprint: #555356;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fingerprint': '#555356' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#555356] text-[#555356]

SCSS

$fingerprint: #555356;

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French Beret

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #555356?

#555356 is Fingerprint, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #555356 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fingerprint?

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

What colors pair well with Fingerprint?

Fingerprint 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 Fingerprint?

You can download Fingerprint 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 Fingerprint?

The hex code is #555356. In RGB it's 85, 83, 86, and in HSL it's 280°, 2%, 33%.

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