NEUTRALS

Midnight Spruce

#555B53

RGB 85, 91, 83 · HSL 105°, 5%, 34% · CMYK 7, 0, 9, 64

Midnight Spruce is #555B53 in HEX — rgb(85, 91, 83), hsl(105°, 5%, 34%), cmyk(7%, 0%, 9%, 64%).

Midnight Spruce pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 105°, 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#555B53

RGB85, 91, 83

HSL105°, 5%, 34%

HSV105°, 9%, 36%

CMYK7, 0, 9, 64

Decimal5593939

CSS RGBrgb(85, 91, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(105, 5%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Midnight Spruce DE6294

Exact match

Vista Paint

Pointed Fir C-1413

ΔE 0.8 · #575D55

Hallman-Lindsay

Pointed Fir historic-pointed-fir

ΔE 1.1 · #575D56

Valspar

Blackened Pine 5003-2C

ΔE 1.7 · #525750

Dulux

Bogle SG5F7

ΔE 1.8 · #5A5D56

Benjamin Moore

Ashwood 1484

ΔE 1.9 · #575952

PPG

Evergreen Boughs 1129-7

ΔE 2.1 · #50594F

Behr

Pastoral PPU10-20

ΔE 2.9 · #595F53

Sherwin-Williams

Pewter Green SW6208

ΔE 3.2 · #5E6259

RAL

Basalt Grey 7012

ΔE 3.7 · #4E5754

Kilz

Dark Umber RM190

ΔE 3.8 · #605F58

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 4.3 · #535654

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 5.6 · #575757

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 5.7 · #515545

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 6.2 · #626664

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 6.3 · #646462

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 MasstoneGreen 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

#555B53

#59525B

Analogous

#595B52

#555B53

#525B55

Triadic

#555B53

#52555B

#5B5255

Split-Complementary

#555B53

#55525B

#5B5259

Tetradic

#555B53

#52595B

#59525B

#5B5552

Monochromatic

#0C0D0C

#2F332E

#555B53

#7A8377

#A1A89F

Rectangle

#555B53

#525B59

#59525B

#5B5255

Compound

#555B53

#525B55

#59525B

#5B5259

Variations

Lighter

#757E72

#989E96

#C3C6C2

Darker

#444942

#2E322D

#1B1D1A

Saturation

#565855

#555B52

#408429

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

6.98:1

vs Black

3.01:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#555B53

#5A5854

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#555B53

#5A5A54

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#555B53

#565A5A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Midnight Spruce 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

#7F7159

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#555B53

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C767E

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.

#53375C

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: #555B53;

CSS — background

background-color: #555B53;

CSS Variable

--color-midnight-spruce: #555B53;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'midnight-spruce': '#555B53' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#555B53] text-[#555B53]

SCSS

$midnight-spruce: #555B53;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #555B53?

#555B53 is Midnight Spruce, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #555B53 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Midnight Spruce?

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

What colors pair well with Midnight Spruce?

Midnight Spruce 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 Midnight Spruce?

You can download Midnight Spruce 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 Midnight Spruce?

The hex code is #555B53. In RGB it's 85, 91, 83, and in HSL it's 105°, 5%, 34%.

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