NEUTRALS

Foal

#564C47

RGB 86, 76, 71 · HSL 20°, 10%, 31% · CMYK 0, 12, 17, 66

Foal is #564C47 in HEX — rgb(86, 76, 71), hsl(20°, 10%, 31%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 17%, 66%).

Foal pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 20°, 10%, 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#564C47

RGB86, 76, 71

HSL20°, 10%, 31%

HSV20°, 17%, 34%

CMYK0, 12, 17, 66

Decimal5655623

CSS RGBrgb(86, 76, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 10%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Foal S07A8

Exact match

Valspar

Deep Earth 6010-2

ΔE 0.9 · #544B45

Behr

Oiled Teak N180-7

ΔE 1 · #584E48

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 1.3 · #574C49

Dunn-Edwards

Mink DE6392

ΔE 1.5 · #524A46

Benjamin Moore

Willow CC-542

ΔE 1.5 · #574F49

Vista Paint

Gargoyle C-549

ΔE 1.8 · #5B4F49

Kilz

Binoculars TB-20

ΔE 2.5 · #504A43

Sherwin-Williams

Black Fox SW7020

ΔE 2.5 · #4F4842

PPG

French Toast 15-24

ΔE 2.9 · #544642

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 3.2 · #534644

Hallman-Lindsay

Gargoyle 550

ΔE 3.7 · #60544F

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 4.3 · #53453C

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 6.7 · #575757

RAL

Tarpaulin Grey 7010

ΔE 6.9 · #4C514A

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 8.4 · #624A3E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#564C47

#475257

Analogous

#57474A

#564C47

#575447

Triadic

#564C47

#47574C

#4C4757

Split-Complementary

#564C47

#475754

#474A57

Tetradic

#564C47

#4A5747

#475257

#544757

Monochromatic

#0E0C0B

#2D2725

#564C47

#81716A

#A59892

Rectangle

#564C47

#525747

#475257

#4C4757

Compound

#564C47

#575447

#475257

#474A57

Variations

Lighter

#7E6E67

#9E928C

#C6C0BD

Darker

#463D39

#302A27

#1C1816

Saturation

#514E4D

#574C47

#7B4124

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

8.33:1

AAA

vs Black

2.52:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#564C47

#514F47

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#564C47

#4E4E48

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#564C47

#564B4C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Foal 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

#806650

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#564C47

Daylight 5500K

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

#6D6B75

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#324954

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: #564C47;

CSS — background

background-color: #564C47;

CSS Variable

--color-foal: #564C47;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'foal': '#564C47' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#564C47] text-[#564C47]

SCSS

$foal: #564C47;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #564C47?

#564C47 is Foal, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #564C47 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Foal?

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

What colors pair well with Foal?

Foal 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 Foal?

You can download Foal 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 Foal?

The hex code is #564C47. In RGB it's 86, 76, 71, and in HSL it's 20°, 10%, 31%.

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