NEUTRALS

Sable Calm

#565B57

RGB 86, 91, 87 · HSL 132°, 3%, 35% · CMYK 5, 0, 4, 64

Sable Calm is #565B57 in HEX — rgb(86, 91, 87), hsl(132°, 3%, 35%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 4%, 64%).

Sable Calm pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 132°, 3%, 35%. 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#565B57

RGB86, 91, 87

HSL132°, 3%, 35%

HSV132°, 5%, 36%

CMYK5, 0, 4, 64

Decimal5659479

CSS RGBrgb(86, 91, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(132, 3%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Sable Calm 5002-2C

Exact match

Dulux

Juvenile SG5E7

ΔE 1.7 · #535856

Hallman-Lindsay

Pointed Fir historic-pointed-fir

ΔE 2 · #575D56

Vista Paint

Zen Retreat C-534

ΔE 2.1 · #5B5D5B

Benjamin Moore

Ashwood 1484

ΔE 2.3 · #575952

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 2.4 · #535654

Dunn-Edwards

Midnight Spruce DE6294

ΔE 2.5 · #555B53

RAL

Basalt Grey 7012

ΔE 2.6 · #4E5754

Behr

Wright Brown N140-6

ΔE 3.1 · #5D5B58

PPG

Knight's Armor 1001-6

ΔE 3.3 · #5C5D5D

Sherwin-Williams

Peppercorn SW7674

ΔE 3.3 · #585858

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 3.5 · #575757

Kilz

Dark Umber RM190

ΔE 3.8 · #605F58

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 4.9 · #646462

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 4.9 · #626664

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 8 · #515545

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

#565B57

#5C575B

Analogous

#585C57

#565B57

#575C5A

Triadic

#565B57

#58575C

#5C5857

Split-Complementary

#565B57

#5A575C

#5C5758

Tetradic

#565B57

#57585C

#5C575B

#5C5A57

Monochromatic

#0C0D0D

#313532

#565B57

#7C837D

#A3A8A4

Rectangle

#565B57

#575B5C

#5C575B

#5C5857

Compound

#565B57

#575C5A

#5C575B

#5C5758

Variations

Lighter

#777E78

#999E9A

#C4C6C4

Darker

#454A46

#2F3330

#1C1E1C

Saturation

#585A59

#575C58

#2B873E

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

6.93:1

vs Black

3.03:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#565B57

#595958

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#565B57

#5A5A58

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#565B57

#565A5A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Sable Calm 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

#80715C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#565B57

Daylight 5500K

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

#6D7681

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#5F3957

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: #565B57;

CSS — background

background-color: #565B57;

CSS Variable

--color-sable-calm: #565B57;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sable-calm': '#565B57' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#565B57] text-[#565B57]

SCSS

$sable-calm: #565B57;

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#575553 · ΔE 3.7

Flint

#565C5E · ΔE 3.7

Dark Pewter

#4B5756 · ΔE 4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #565B57?

#565B57 is Sable Calm, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #565B57 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sable Calm?

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

What colors pair well with Sable Calm?

Sable Calm 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 Sable Calm?

You can download Sable Calm 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 Sable Calm?

The hex code is #565B57. In RGB it's 86, 91, 87, and in HSL it's 132°, 3%, 35%.

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