NEUTRALS
Flint
#565C5E
Sitting at HSL 195°, 4%, 35%, Flint reads classic and cool. The low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality, and the hue reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Best used for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Designers pair it with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Flint AF-560
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Flint
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #565C5E?
#565C5E is Flint, a mid neutral with a cool undertone.
Is #565C5E warm or cool?
Flint reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Flint?
Flint works well in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Flint?
Flint pairs naturally with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Flint?
You can download Flint 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 RGB value of #565C5E?
#565C5E converts to RGB 86, 92, 94.