NEUTRALS

Iron Gate

#585A60

RGB 88, 90, 96 · HSL 225°, 4%, 36% · CMYK 8, 6, 0, 62

Iron Gate is #585A60 in HEX — rgb(88, 90, 96), hsl(225°, 4%, 36%), cmyk(8%, 6%, 0%, 62%).

Iron Gate pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 225°, 4%, 36%. 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#585A60

RGB88, 90, 96

HSL225°, 4%, 36%

HSV225°, 8%, 38%

CMYK8, 6, 0, 62

Decimal5790304

CSS RGBrgb(88, 90, 96)

CSS HSLhsl(225, 4%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Gray Flannel 1013-6

ΔE 0.8 · #585960

Valspar

Hematite 4006-2C

ΔE 0.9 · #56595E

Behr

Dark Shadows MQ5-2

ΔE 1.3 · #5B5A60

Dunn-Edwards

Edge of Black DE6349

ΔE 1.3 · #54585E

Dulux

Gasgoyne Grey SG6F6

ΔE 1.5 · #5A5C64

Vista Paint

Five O'Clock Shadow K-777

ΔE 1.5 · #5A5C64

Benjamin Moore

Temptation 1609

ΔE 1.6 · #55595D

Hallman-Lindsay

Thunderstorm 514

ΔE 2.3 · #555C64

Sherwin-Williams

Cloak Gray SW6278

ΔE 2.6 · #605E63

Kilz

Motor Gray TB-38

ΔE 3 · #545658

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 4 · #575757

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 5.4 · #535654

RAL

Traffic Grey B 7043

ΔE 6.1 · #4E5452

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 6.3 · #494F50

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 6.7 · #626664

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 13.9 · #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

#585A60

#5F5E58

Analogous

#585E5F

#585A60

#5A585F

Triadic

#585A60

#5F585A

#5A5F58

Split-Complementary

#585A60

#5F5A58

#5E5F58

Tetradic

#585A60

#5F585E

#5F5E58

#585F5A

Monochromatic

#0F0F10

#333438

#585A60

#7D8087

#A5A7AC

Rectangle

#585A60

#5E585F

#5F5E58

#5A5F58

Compound

#585A60

#5A585F

#5F5E58

#5E5F58

Variations

Lighter

#777A81

#9A9BA0

#C4C5C7

Darker

#46484D

#303135

#1C1D1F

Saturation

#5B5B5D

#585A5F

#2C448C

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

6.89:1

vs Black

3.05:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#585A60

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#585A60

#5A5A5F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#585A60

#585B5A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Iron Gate 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

#817063

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#585A60

Daylight 5500K

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

#6F7587

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#62583B

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: #585A60;

CSS — background

background-color: #585A60;

CSS Variable

--color-iron-gate: #585A60;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'iron-gate': '#585A60' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#585A60] text-[#585A60]

SCSS

$iron-gate: #585A60;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #585A60?

#585A60 is Iron Gate, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #585A60 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Iron Gate?

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

What colors pair well with Iron Gate?

Iron Gate 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 Iron Gate?

You can download Iron Gate 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 Iron Gate?

The hex code is #585A60. In RGB it's 88, 90, 96, and in HSL it's 225°, 4%, 36%.

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