NEUTRALS

Evening East

#585F6A

RGB 88, 95, 106 · HSL 217°, 9%, 38% · CMYK 17, 10, 0, 58

Evening East is #585F6A in HEX — rgb(88, 95, 106), hsl(217°, 9%, 38%), cmyk(17%, 10%, 0%, 58%).

Evening East pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 217°, 9%, 38%. 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#585F6A

RGB88, 95, 106

HSL217°, 9%, 38%

HSV217°, 17%, 42%

CMYK17, 10, 0, 58

Decimal5791594

CSS RGBrgb(88, 95, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(217, 9%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Evening East S40A6

Exact match

Vista Paint

Smokey Hearth K-785

ΔE 2 · #575D65

PPG

Goblin 1040-7

ΔE 2.2 · #525E68

Benjamin Moore

Evening 2128-30

ΔE 2.3 · #525B68

Valspar

Rogue Blue 5009-2

ΔE 2.3 · #525A64

Hallman-Lindsay

Thunderstorm 514

ΔE 2.3 · #555C64

Sherwin-Williams

Outerspace SW6251

ΔE 2.7 · #586168

Dunn-Edwards

Outer Space DE5824

ΔE 3.1 · #53626E

Behr

Curtain Call N570-5

ΔE 3.4 · #5C6070

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 4.1 · #4D5B6A

Kilz

Murky Depths RM140

ΔE 4.8 · #5F676C

IKEA

IKEA156 156

ΔE 4.9 · #676973

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 5.1 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 7.8 · #575757

RAL

Graphite Grey 7024

ΔE 9.1 · #474A51

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 16.3 · #334059

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#585F6A

#6A6358

Analogous

#58686A

#585F6A

#5A586A

Triadic

#585F6A

#6A585F

#5F6A58

Split-Complementary

#585F6A

#6A5A58

#686A58

Tetradic

#585F6A

#6A5868

#6A6358

#586A5A

Monochromatic

#131416

#353940

#585F6A

#7C8592

#A6ACB5

Rectangle

#585F6A

#63586A

#6A6358

#5F6A58

Compound

#585F6A

#5A586A

#6A6358

#686A58

Variations

Lighter

#757E8C

#999EA7

#C4C7CB

Darker

#464C55

#30343B

#1C1E22

Saturation

#5E6064

#585F6A

#2C5596

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

6.44:1

vs Black

3.26:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#585F6A

#5A5E6B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#585F6A

#5E5E69

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#585F6A

#57615F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Evening East 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

#81746B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#585F6A

Daylight 5500K

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

#6F798F

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.

#67573E

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: #585F6A;

CSS — background

background-color: #585F6A;

CSS Variable

--color-evening-east: #585F6A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'evening-east': '#585F6A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#585F6A] text-[#585F6A]

SCSS

$evening-east: #585F6A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #585F6A?

#585F6A is Evening East, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #585F6A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Evening East?

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

What colors pair well with Evening East?

Evening East 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 Evening East?

You can download Evening East 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 Evening East?

The hex code is #585F6A. In RGB it's 88, 95, 106, and in HSL it's 217°, 9%, 38%.

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