NEUTRALS

Plot Twist

#56646B

RGB 86, 100, 107 · HSL 200°, 11%, 38% · CMYK 20, 7, 0, 58

Plot Twist is #56646B in HEX — rgb(86, 100, 107), hsl(200°, 11%, 38%), cmyk(20%, 7%, 0%, 58%).

Plot Twist pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 200°, 11%, 38%. 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#56646B

RGB86, 100, 107

HSL200°, 11%, 38%

HSV200°, 20%, 42%

CMYK20, 7, 0, 58

Decimal5661803

CSS RGBrgb(86, 100, 107)

CSS HSLhsl(200, 11%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Vipere SG5C6

ΔE 1.1 · #54656C

Benjamin Moore

Nocturnal 2135-30

ΔE 1.2 · #56666C

Vista Paint

Blue Lake K-793

ΔE 1.8 · #57626B

Sherwin-Williams

Grays Harbor SW6236

ΔE 1.9 · #596368

Behr

Blue Metal HDC-AC-25

ΔE 2.2 · #596267

PPG

Lava Gray 1038-6

ΔE 2.7 · #5E686D

Kilz

Murky Depths RM140

ΔE 3 · #5F676C

Dunn-Edwards

Outer Space DE5824

ΔE 3.2 · #53626E

Valspar

Cobalt Cannon 5001-2C

ΔE 3.3 · #596164

Hallman-Lindsay

Deep Lagoon 507

ΔE 3.8 · #5E6C76

Farrow & Ball

Inchyra Blue 289

ΔE 3.8 · #586768

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 5.7 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 5.8 · #4C6A74

IKEA

IKEA156 156

ΔE 5.9 · #676973

RAL

Basalt Grey 7012

ΔE 8.3 · #4E5754

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 14.4 · #415448

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#56646B

#6C5D56

Analogous

#566C68

#56646B

#565A6C

Triadic

#56646B

#6C5664

#646C56

Split-Complementary

#56646B

#6C565A

#6C6856

Tetradic

#56646B

#68566C

#6C5D56

#5A6C56

Monochromatic

#121517

#343D41

#56646B

#7A8C94

#A4B0B6

Rectangle

#56646B

#5D566C

#6C5D56

#646C56

Compound

#56646B

#565A6C

#6C5D56

#6C6856

Variations

Lighter

#73858E

#97A3A9

#C3C9CC

Darker

#455156

#2F373C

#1B2023

Saturation

#5E6264

#56646C

#2B7397

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

6.12:1

vs Black

3.43:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#56646B

#5D606C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#56646B

#62626A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#56646B

#566564

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Plot Twist 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

#80786B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#56646B

Daylight 5500K

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

#6D7D90

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.

#674C3E

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: #56646B;

CSS — background

background-color: #56646B;

CSS Variable

--color-plot-twist: #56646B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'plot-twist': '#56646B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#56646B] text-[#56646B]

SCSS

$plot-twist: #56646B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #56646B?

#56646B is Plot Twist, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #56646B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Plot Twist?

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

What colors pair well with Plot Twist?

Plot Twist 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 Plot Twist?

You can download Plot Twist 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 Plot Twist?

The hex code is #56646B. In RGB it's 86, 100, 107, and in HSL it's 200°, 11%, 38%.

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