NEUTRALS

Heavy Charcoal

#565350

RGB 86, 83, 80 · HSL 30°, 4%, 33% · CMYK 0, 3, 7, 66

Heavy Charcoal is #565350 in HEX — rgb(86, 83, 80), hsl(30°, 4%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 7%, 66%).

Heavy Charcoal pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 30°, 4%, 33%. 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#565350

RGB86, 83, 80

HSL30°, 4%, 33%

HSV30°, 7%, 34%

CMYK0, 3, 7, 66

Decimal5657424

CSS RGBrgb(86, 83, 80)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 4%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Ebony Field 4004-2C

ΔE 0.9 · #575552

Benjamin Moore

Iron 2134-30

ΔE 1.4 · #585654

Dulux

Grey Cabin SG6H7

ΔE 1.4 · #58544F

Dunn-Edwards

Jet DE6378

ΔE 1.5 · #575654

Vista Paint

Sturgis Gray C-1435

ΔE 2 · #57554F

Sherwin-Williams

Urbane Bronze SW7048

ΔE 2.3 · #54504A

Hallman-Lindsay

Sturgis Gray historic-sturgis-gray

ΔE 2.5 · #57544D

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 2.7 · #575757

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 2.8 · #535654

Behr

Underground N200-7

ΔE 2.9 · #525049

PPG

Bark 1007-7

ΔE 3.1 · #5F5854

Kilz

Bittersweet Brown LM140

ΔE 3.7 · #5D524E

RAL

Traffic Grey B 7043

ΔE 3.9 · #4E5452

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 4.3 · #574C49

Farrow & Ball

Tanner's Brown 255

ΔE 5.1 · #4D4746

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 8.6 · #515545

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneOrange 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

#565350

#515458

Analogous

#585151

#565350

#585851

Triadic

#565350

#515854

#545158

Split-Complementary

#565350

#515858

#515158

Tetradic

#565350

#515851

#515458

#585158

Monochromatic

#0D0D0C

#302E2C

#565350

#7F7A76

#A4A19D

Rectangle

#565350

#545851

#515458

#545158

Compound

#565350

#585851

#515458

#515158

Variations

Lighter

#7B7672

#9C9895

#C5C3C2

Darker

#464340

#302E2C

#1C1B1A

Saturation

#555453

#585451

#805428

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

7.64:1

AAA

vs Black

2.75:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#565350

#555450

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#565350

#545450

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#565350

#565353

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Heavy Charcoal 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

#806B57

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#565350

Daylight 5500K

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

#6D707B

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.

#364859

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: #565350;

CSS — background

background-color: #565350;

CSS Variable

--color-heavy-charcoal: #565350;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'heavy-charcoal': '#565350' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#565350] text-[#565350]

SCSS

$heavy-charcoal: #565350;

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#575553 · ΔE 1.1

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#55514A · ΔE 2.7

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#585858 · ΔE 3.0

Willow

#564E48 · ΔE 3.5

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#565851 · ΔE 3.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #565350?

#565350 is Heavy Charcoal, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #565350 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Heavy Charcoal?

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

What colors pair well with Heavy Charcoal?

Heavy Charcoal 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 Heavy Charcoal?

You can download Heavy Charcoal 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 Heavy Charcoal?

The hex code is #565350. In RGB it's 86, 83, 80, and in HSL it's 30°, 4%, 33%.

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