NEUTRALS

Ambler

#585A5B

RGB 88, 90, 91 · HSL 200°, 2%, 35% · CMYK 3, 1, 0, 64

Ambler is #585A5B in HEX — rgb(88, 90, 91), hsl(200°, 2%, 35%), cmyk(3%, 1%, 0%, 64%).

Ambler pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 200°, 2%, 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#585A5B

RGB88, 90, 91

HSL200°, 2%, 35%

HSV200°, 3%, 36%

CMYK3, 1, 0, 64

Decimal5790299

CSS RGBrgb(88, 90, 91)

CSS HSLhsl(200, 2%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Ambler CW-685

Exact match

PPG

Zombie 1010-7

ΔE 0.8 · #595A5C

Sherwin-Williams

Peppercorn SW7674

ΔE 1.2 · #585858

Vista Paint

Charcoal Shadow K-809

ΔE 1.4 · #565B5D

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 1.5 · #575757

Behr

Maximum Gray QE-62

ΔE 1.6 · #555657

Dulux

Western Myall SN4G7

ΔE 1.7 · #545657

Hallman-Lindsay

Zen Retreat 535

ΔE 1.7 · #5B5D5C

Kilz

Motor Gray TB-38

ΔE 1.8 · #545658

Dunn-Edwards

Iron Fixture DE6384

ΔE 1.9 · #5D5B5B

Valspar

Muted Ebony 4008-2C

ΔE 2 · #5B5E5D

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 2.7 · #535654

RAL

Traffic Grey B 7043

ΔE 3.9 · #4E5452

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 4.7 · #646462

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 5.1 · #626664

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 10.9 · #515545

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#585A5B

#5B5957

Analogous

#575B5A

#585A5B

#57585B

Triadic

#585A5B

#5B575A

#5A5B57

Split-Complementary

#585A5B

#5B5758

#5B5A57

Tetradic

#585A5B

#5A575B

#5B5957

#585B57

Monochromatic

#0C0D0D

#323334

#585A5B

#7D8082

#A4A6A8

Rectangle

#585A5B

#59575B

#5B5957

#5A5B57

Compound

#585A5B

#57585B

#5B5957

#5B5A57

Variations

Lighter

#787B7D

#9A9C9D

#C4C5C6

Darker

#464849

#303132

#1C1D1D

Saturation

#59595A

#575A5B

#2C6887

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

6.93:1

vs Black

3.03:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#585A5B

#59595B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#585A5B

#5A5A5B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#585A5B

#585A5A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Ambler 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

#81705F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#585A5B

Daylight 5500K

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

#6F7584

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#5F4639

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: #585A5B;

CSS — background

background-color: #585A5B;

CSS Variable

--color-ambler: #585A5B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ambler': '#585A5B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#585A5B] text-[#585A5B]

SCSS

$ambler: #585A5B;

Similar Colors

Ambler Slate

#57595A · ΔE 0.4

Gray

#585858 · ΔE 1.2

Flint

#565C5E · ΔE 1.8

Temptation

#54585C · ΔE 2.2

Deep Space

#52565A · ΔE 2.7

Iron Mountain

#575553 · ΔE 3.1

Bracken Slate

#5E6363 · ΔE 3.7

Westcott Navy

#4E5357 · ΔE 3.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #585A5B?

#585A5B is Ambler, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #585A5B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ambler?

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

What colors pair well with Ambler?

Ambler 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 Ambler?

You can download Ambler 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 Ambler?

The hex code is #585A5B. In RGB it's 88, 90, 91, and in HSL it's 200°, 2%, 35%.

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