NEUTRALS

Ashwood

#575952

RGB 87, 89, 82 · HSL 77°, 4%, 34% · CMYK 2, 0, 8, 65

Ashwood is #575952 in HEX — rgb(87, 89, 82), hsl(77°, 4%, 34%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 8%, 65%).

Ashwood pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 77°, 4%, 34%. 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#575952

RGB87, 89, 82

HSL77°, 4%, 34%

HSV77°, 8%, 35%

CMYK2, 0, 8, 65

Decimal5724498

CSS RGBrgb(87, 89, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(77, 4%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Ashwood 1484

Exact match

Dulux

Bogle SG5F7

ΔE 1.6 · #5A5D56

Valspar

Blackened Pine 5003-2C

ΔE 1.7 · #525750

Dunn-Edwards

Midnight Spruce DE6294

ΔE 1.9 · #555B53

Hallman-Lindsay

Pointed Fir historic-pointed-fir

ΔE 2.1 · #575D56

Vista Paint

Pointed Fir C-1413

ΔE 2.2 · #575D55

Kilz

Dark Umber RM190

ΔE 3 · #605F58

Behr

Mountain Ridge 780B-6

ΔE 3 · #605D56

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 3.3 · #535654

Sherwin-Williams

Thunder Gray SW7645

ΔE 3.3 · #57534C

PPG

Evergreen Boughs 1129-7

ΔE 3.6 · #50594F

RAL

Tarpaulin Grey 7010

ΔE 3.9 · #4C514A

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 4.4 · #575757

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 5.8 · #646462

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 6 · #515545

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 6.2 · #626664

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 MasstoneYellow-Green 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

#575952

#55535A

Analogous

#5A5953

#575952

#555A53

Triadic

#575952

#53585A

#5A5358

Split-Complementary

#575952

#53555A

#59535A

Tetradic

#575952

#535A59

#55535A

#5A5355

Monochromatic

#0D0D0C

#31322F

#575952

#7F8278

#A5A7A0

Rectangle

#575952

#535A55

#55535A

#5A5358

Compound

#575952

#555A53

#55535A

#59535A

Variations

Lighter

#7A7D74

#9C9D97

#C5C6C2

Darker

#474842

#31322E

#1C1D1A

Saturation

#575856

#585A53

#6A842A

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

7.10:1

AAA

vs Black

2.96:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#575952

#595853

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#575952

#595953

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#575952

#585858

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Ashwood 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

#816F59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#575952

Daylight 5500K

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

#6E747D

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.

#42375C

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: #575952;

CSS — background

background-color: #575952;

CSS Variable

--color-ashwood: #575952;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ashwood': '#575952' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#575952] text-[#575952]

SCSS

$ashwood: #575952;

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#545447 · ΔE 4.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #575952?

#575952 is Ashwood, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #575952 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ashwood?

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

What colors pair well with Ashwood?

Ashwood 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 Ashwood?

You can download Ashwood 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 Ashwood?

The hex code is #575952. In RGB it's 87, 89, 82, and in HSL it's 77°, 4%, 34%.

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