NEUTRALS

Tuscany

#555548

RGB 85, 85, 72 · HSL 60°, 8%, 31% · CMYK 0, 0, 15, 67

Tuscany is #555548 in HEX — rgb(85, 85, 72), hsl(60°, 8%, 31%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 15%, 67%).

Tuscany pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 60°, 8%, 31%. 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#555548

RGB85, 85, 72

HSL60°, 8%, 31%

HSV60°, 15%, 33%

CMYK0, 0, 15, 67

Decimal5592392

CSS RGBrgb(85, 85, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 8%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Tuscany 2140-20

Exact match

Dulux

Mountain Camp S18B8

ΔE 1.6 · #585647

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Bronze Green SW2846

ΔE 1.8 · #575449

Hallman-Lindsay

Evening Dove 451

ΔE 2 · #545243

Vista Paint

Monogram C-423

ΔE 2.1 · #585646

PPG

Osiris 1031-7

ΔE 2.2 · #5B5A4D

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 2.6 · #515545

Valspar

Olive Suede 6010-3

ΔE 3.1 · #524F45

Behr

Windgate Hill MQ6-24

ΔE 3.1 · #5C584E

Dunn-Edwards

Midnight Spruce DE6294

ΔE 4.6 · #555B53

RAL

Green Grey 7009

ΔE 4.7 · #4D5645

Kilz

Dark Umber RM190

ΔE 5.8 · #605F58

IKEA

IKEA138 138

ΔE 6.6 · #645850

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 6.9 · #535654

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 7.1 · #66665A

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 7.8 · #464C49

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#555548

#494955

Analogous

#554F49

#555548

#4F5549

Triadic

#555548

#495555

#554955

Split-Complementary

#555548

#494F55

#4F4955

Tetradic

#555548

#49554F

#494955

#55494F

Monochromatic

#0E0E0C

#2C2C26

#555548

#7F7F6C

#A4A494

Rectangle

#555548

#495549

#494955

#554955

Compound

#555548

#4F5549

#494955

#4F4955

Variations

Lighter

#7B7B69

#9D9D8E

#C5C5BE

Darker

#45453A

#2F2F28

#1C1C17

Saturation

#51514D

#555549

#7A7A24

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

7.56:1

AAA

vs Black

2.78:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#555548

#575449

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#555548

#55554A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#555548

#565354

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Tuscany 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

#7F6C51

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#555548

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C7175

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.

#323254

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: #555548;

CSS — background

background-color: #555548;

CSS Variable

--color-tuscany: #555548;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tuscany': '#555548' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#555548] text-[#555548]

SCSS

$tuscany: #555548;

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#545447 · ΔE 0.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #555548?

#555548 is Tuscany, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #555548 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tuscany?

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

What colors pair well with Tuscany?

Tuscany 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 Tuscany?

You can download Tuscany 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 Tuscany?

The hex code is #555548. In RGB it's 85, 85, 72, and in HSL it's 60°, 8%, 31%.

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