NEUTRALS

Silhouette

#58514D

RGB 88, 81, 77 · HSL 22°, 7%, 32% · CMYK 0, 8, 12, 65

Silhouette is #58514D in HEX — rgb(88, 81, 77), hsl(22°, 7%, 32%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 12%, 65%).

Silhouette pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 22°, 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#58514D

RGB88, 81, 77

HSL22°, 7%, 32%

HSV22°, 13%, 35%

CMYK0, 8, 12, 65

Decimal5787981

CSS RGBrgb(88, 81, 77)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 7%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Silhouette AF-655

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Weathered Brown DEC756

ΔE 0.9 · #59504C

Dulux

Grey Cabin SG6H7

ΔE 1.8 · #58544F

Sherwin-Williams

Urbane Bronze SW7048

ΔE 2 · #54504A

Kilz

Bittersweet Brown LM140

ΔE 2 · #5D524E

Behr

Gardeners Soil MQ2-54

ΔE 2.1 · #5E5551

Valspar

Labrador 3009-9

ΔE 2.2 · #5E534F

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 2.6 · #574C49

Hallman-Lindsay

Sturgis Gray historic-sturgis-gray

ΔE 2.7 · #57544D

Vista Paint

Gargoyle C-549

ΔE 2.7 · #5B4F49

PPG

Bark 1007-7

ΔE 2.9 · #5F5854

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 4.4 · #575757

Farrow & Ball

Tanner's Brown 255

ΔE 4.7 · #4D4746

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 4.7 · #535654

RAL

Tarpaulin Grey 7010

ΔE 5.7 · #4C514A

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 8.8 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#58514D

#4C5357

Analogous

#574C4D

#58514D

#57564C

Triadic

#58514D

#4C5750

#504C57

Split-Complementary

#58514D

#4C5756

#4C4D57

Tetradic

#58514D

#4D574C

#4C5357

#564C57

Monochromatic

#0E0D0C

#2E2B28

#58514D

#80766F

#A59C97

Rectangle

#58514D

#53574C

#4C5357

#504C57

Compound

#58514D

#57564C

#4C5357

#4C4D57

Variations

Lighter

#7C726C

#9D9591

#C5C2BF

Darker

#46403C

#302C29

#1C1A18

Saturation

#535150

#57504C

#7D4626

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

7.78:1

AAA

vs Black

2.70:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#58514D

#55534D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#58514D

#52524E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#58514D

#585151

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Silhouette 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

#816955

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#58514D

Daylight 5500K

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

#6F6E79

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.

#344A57

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: #58514D;

CSS — background

background-color: #58514D;

CSS Variable

--color-silhouette: #58514D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'silhouette': '#58514D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#58514D] text-[#58514D]

SCSS

$silhouette: #58514D;

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#564E48 · ΔE 1.8

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#5F544E · ΔE 2.7

Iron Mountain

#575553 · ΔE 2.9

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#60544F · ΔE 2.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #58514D?

#58514D is Silhouette, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #58514D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Silhouette?

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

What colors pair well with Silhouette?

Silhouette 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 Silhouette?

You can download Silhouette 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 Silhouette?

The hex code is #58514D. In RGB it's 88, 81, 77, and in HSL it's 22°, 7%, 32%.

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