NEUTRALS

Thunder Gray

#57534C

RGB 87, 83, 76 · HSL 38°, 7%, 32% · CMYK 0, 5, 13, 66

Thunder Gray is #57534C in HEX — rgb(87, 83, 76), hsl(38°, 7%, 32%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 13%, 66%).

Thunder Gray pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 38°, 7%, 32%. 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#57534C

RGB87, 83, 76

HSL38°, 7%, 32%

HSV38°, 13%, 34%

CMYK0, 5, 13, 66

Decimal5722956

CSS RGBrgb(87, 83, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 7%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Thunder Gray SW7645

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Dragon's 1547

ΔE 0.4 · #56524B

Hallman-Lindsay

Sturgis Gray historic-sturgis-gray

ΔE 0.6 · #57544D

Vista Paint

Sturgis Gray C-1435

ΔE 1.3 · #57554F

Dulux

Grey Cabin SG6H7

ΔE 1.3 · #58544F

Valspar

Dark Oasis 6011-4

ΔE 1.5 · #535149

Behr

Underground N200-7

ΔE 1.7 · #525049

Dunn-Edwards

Weathered Brown DEC756

ΔE 3 · #59504C

PPG

Licorice 1009-7

ΔE 3.1 · #4E4F48

Kilz

Bittersweet Brown LM140

ΔE 3.6 · #5D524E

RAL

Tarpaulin Grey 7010

ΔE 4.3 · #4C514A

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 4.4 · #535654

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 4.5 · #574C49

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 4.9 · #575757

Farrow & Ball

Tanner's Brown 255

ΔE 6.1 · #4D4746

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 6.6 · #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

#57534C

#4C5057

Analogous

#574D4C

#57534C

#56574C

Triadic

#57534C

#4C5753

#534C57

Split-Complementary

#57534C

#4C5657

#4D4C57

Tetradic

#57534C

#4C574D

#4C5057

#574C56

Monochromatic

#0E0D0C

#2E2C28

#57534C

#807A6F

#A5A097

Rectangle

#57534C

#50574C

#4C5057

#534C57

Compound

#57534C

#56574C

#4C5057

#4D4C57

Variations

Lighter

#7C766C

#9D9991

#C5C3BF

Darker

#46433C

#302E29

#1C1B18

Saturation

#535250

#57534C

#7D5D26

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

#57534C

#56544C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#57534C

#54544D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#57534C

#575253

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Thunder Gray 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

#816B54

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#57534C

Daylight 5500K

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

#6E7078

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.

#344157

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: #57534C;

CSS — background

background-color: #57534C;

CSS Variable

--color-thunder-gray: #57534C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'thunder-gray': '#57534C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#57534C] text-[#57534C]

SCSS

$thunder-gray: #57534C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #57534C?

#57534C is Thunder Gray, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #57534C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Thunder Gray?

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

What colors pair well with Thunder Gray?

Thunder Gray 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 Thunder Gray?

You can download Thunder Gray 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 Thunder Gray?

The hex code is #57534C. In RGB it's 87, 83, 76, and in HSL it's 38°, 7%, 32%.

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