NEUTRALS

Illusionist

#574F64

RGB 87, 79, 100 · HSL 263°, 12%, 35% · CMYK 13, 21, 0, 61

Illusionist is #574F64 in HEX — rgb(87, 79, 100), hsl(263°, 12%, 35%), cmyk(13%, 21%, 0%, 61%).

Illusionist pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 263°, 12%, 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#574F64

RGB87, 79, 100

HSL263°, 12%, 35%

HSV263°, 21%, 39%

CMYK13, 21, 0, 61

Decimal5721956

CSS RGBrgb(87, 79, 100)

CSS HSLhsl(263, 12%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Magic Spell 1173-7

ΔE 1.7 · #544F66

Dulux

Freefall S43C7

ΔE 2.5 · #555265

Behr

Illusionist MQ5-38

ΔE 2.5 · #574F68

Dunn-Edwards

Legendary Purple DE5930

ΔE 3.4 · #4E4E63

Benjamin Moore

Approaching CSP-535

ΔE 4.1 · #4C4B5D

Kilz

Wine Hour RA290-02

ΔE 4.4 · #5E5871

Vista Paint

Vivid Vision C-1226

ΔE 4.7 · #5E4B61

Hallman-Lindsay

Soul Train 1299

ΔE 4.7 · #58475E

Valspar

Stormy Purple 1002-5A

ΔE 5.4 · #675669

Sherwin-Williams

Plummy SW6558

ΔE 6.5 · #675A75

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 8.9 · #50414C

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 10.3 · #434750

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 11.1 · #423A45

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 11.5 · #334059

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 11.7 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 13.7 · #575757

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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral violet with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#574F64

#5C644F

Analogous

#4F5164

#574F64

#614F64

Triadic

#574F64

#64574F

#4F6457

Split-Complementary

#574F64

#64614F

#51644F

Tetradic

#574F64

#644F51

#5C644F

#4F6461

Monochromatic

#0C0B0E

#322D39

#574F64

#7C708F

#A39BB0

Rectangle

#574F64

#644F5C

#5C644F

#4F6457

Compound

#574F64

#614F64

#5C644F

#51644F

Variations

Lighter

#776C89

#9991A6

#C4C0CA

Darker

#453E50

#302B38

#1C1921

Saturation

#59565C

#574F64

#4E278B

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

7.76:1

AAA

vs Black

2.71:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#574F64

#4F5464

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#574F64

#505062

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#574F64

#555351

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Illusionist 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

#816866

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#574F64

Daylight 5500K

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

#6E6D8A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#505F39

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: #574F64;

CSS — background

background-color: #574F64;

CSS Variable

--color-illusionist: #574F64;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'illusionist': '#574F64' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#574F64] text-[#574F64]

SCSS

$illusionist: #574F64;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #574F64?

#574F64 is Illusionist, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #574F64 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Illusionist?

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

What colors pair well with Illusionist?

Illusionist 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 Illusionist?

You can download Illusionist 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 Illusionist?

The hex code is #574F64. In RGB it's 87, 79, 100, and in HSL it's 263°, 12%, 35%.

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