NEUTRALS

North Woods

#555A51

RGB 85, 90, 81 · HSL 93°, 5%, 34% · CMYK 6, 0, 10, 65

North Woods is #555A51 in HEX — rgb(85, 90, 81), hsl(93°, 5%, 34%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 10%, 65%).

North Woods pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 93°, 5%, 34%. 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#555A51

RGB85, 90, 81

HSL93°, 5%, 34%

HSV93°, 10%, 35%

CMYK6, 0, 10, 65

Decimal5593681

CSS RGBrgb(85, 90, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(93, 5%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Midnight Spruce DE6294

ΔE 0.8 · #555B53

Vista Paint

Pointed Fir C-1413

ΔE 1.4 · #575D55

Valspar

Blackened Pine 5003-2C

ΔE 1.7 · #525750

Benjamin Moore

Ashwood 1484

ΔE 1.8 · #575952

Hallman-Lindsay

Pointed Fir historic-pointed-fir

ΔE 1.8 · #575D56

PPG

Evergreen Boughs 1129-7

ΔE 2 · #50594F

Dulux

Bogle SG5F7

ΔE 2.1 · #5A5D56

Behr

Pastoral PPU10-20

ΔE 2.6 · #595F53

Sherwin-Williams

Pewter Green SW6208

ΔE 3.4 · #5E6259

RAL

Tarpaulin Grey 7010

ΔE 3.9 · #4C514A

Kilz

Dark Umber RM190

ΔE 3.9 · #605F58

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 4.6 · #535654

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 4.9 · #515545

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 6 · #66665A

IKEA

IKEA178 178

ΔE 6.8 · #69645D

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 6.8 · #626664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#555A51

#57525B

Analogous

#5B5B52

#555A51

#525B53

Triadic

#555A51

#52565B

#5B5256

Split-Complementary

#555A51

#53525B

#5B525B

Tetradic

#555A51

#525B5B

#57525B

#5B5352

Monochromatic

#0D0D0C

#30332E

#555A51

#7C8377

#A3A89F

Rectangle

#555A51

#525B57

#57525B

#5B5256

Compound

#555A51

#525B53

#57525B

#5B525B

Variations

Lighter

#787E72

#9A9E96

#C4C6C2

Darker

#454942

#2F322D

#1C1D1A

Saturation

#575855

#565B52

#528429

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

7.08:1

AAA

vs Black

2.97:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#555A51

#595852

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#555A51

#595952

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#555A51

#565959

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

North Woods 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

#7F7058

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#555A51

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C757C

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.

#4C375C

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: #555A51;

CSS — background

background-color: #555A51;

CSS Variable

--color-north-woods: #555A51;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'north-woods': '#555A51' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#555A51] text-[#555A51]

SCSS

$north-woods: #555A51;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #555A51?

#555A51 is North Woods, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #555A51 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with North Woods?

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

What colors pair well with North Woods?

North Woods 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 North Woods?

You can download North Woods 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 North Woods?

The hex code is #555A51. In RGB it's 85, 90, 81, and in HSL it's 93°, 5%, 34%.

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