NEUTRALS

Deep Emerald

#556551

RGB 85, 101, 81 · HSL 108°, 11%, 36% · CMYK 16, 0, 20, 60

Deep Emerald is #556551 in HEX — rgb(85, 101, 81), hsl(108°, 11%, 36%), cmyk(16%, 0%, 20%, 60%).

Deep Emerald pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 108°, 11%, 36%. 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#556551

RGB85, 101, 81

HSL108°, 11%, 36%

HSV108°, 20%, 40%

CMYK16, 0, 20, 60

Decimal5596497

CSS RGBrgb(85, 101, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(108, 11%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Deep Emerald HDC-WR15-11

ΔE 0.8 · #556451

Vista Paint

Picholine C-1409

ΔE 1.2 · #576854

Hallman-Lindsay

Picholine historic-picholine

ΔE 1.8 · #566955

PPG

Still Searching 13-31

ΔE 2.2 · #4F6450

Benjamin Moore

Sweet 455

ΔE 2.5 · #57674F

Dunn-Edwards

Italian Basil DE6287

ΔE 3.6 · #5F6957

Valspar

Boughs of Pine 5007-4C

ΔE 3.6 · #5F6852

Sherwin-Williams

Kale Green SW6460

ΔE 4.5 · #4F6A56

Dulux

Bracken Green S22B7

ΔE 4.6 · #626F5C

Kilz

Culinary Herbs RG280-01

ΔE 5.2 · #5A6C5F

RAL

Green Grey 7009

ΔE 6.5 · #4D5645

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 7.9 · #515545

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 8.3 · #676450

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 8.6 · #66665A

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 11 · #686A47

Colorhouse

Glass .05 Glass-05

ΔE 11.2 · #6E7E60

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#556551

#625266

Analogous

#606652

#556551

#526658

Triadic

#556551

#525666

#665256

Split-Complementary

#556551

#585266

#665260

Tetradic

#556551

#526066

#625266

#665852

Monochromatic

#0E110E

#323B30

#556551

#7A9074

#A3B29F

Rectangle

#556551

#526662

#625266

#665256

Compound

#556551

#526658

#625266

#665260

Variations

Lighter

#748A6F

#98A694

#C3CAC1

Darker

#445241

#2F392C

#1B211A

Saturation

#5A5F59

#566652

#3D8F29

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

6.24:1

vs Black

3.37:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#556551

#615E52

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#556551

#636354

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#556551

#576263

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Deep Emerald 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

#7F7858

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#556551

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C7D7C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#5A3B62

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: #556551;

CSS — background

background-color: #556551;

CSS Variable

--color-deep-emerald: #556551;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deep-emerald': '#556551' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#556551] text-[#556551]

SCSS

$deep-emerald: #556551;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #556551?

#556551 is Deep Emerald, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #556551 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Deep Emerald?

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

What colors pair well with Deep Emerald?

Deep Emerald 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 Deep Emerald?

You can download Deep Emerald 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 Deep Emerald?

The hex code is #556551. In RGB it's 85, 101, 81, and in HSL it's 108°, 11%, 36%.

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