NEUTRALS

Outerspace

#586168

RGB 88, 97, 104 · HSL 206°, 8%, 38% · CMYK 15, 7, 0, 59

Outerspace is #586168 in HEX — rgb(88, 97, 104), hsl(206°, 8%, 38%), cmyk(15%, 7%, 0%, 59%).

Outerspace pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 206°, 8%, 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#586168

RGB88, 97, 104

HSL206°, 8%, 38%

HSV206°, 15%, 41%

CMYK15, 7, 0, 59

Decimal5792104

CSS RGBrgb(88, 97, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(206, 8%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Outerspace SW6251

Exact match

Behr

Blue Metal HDC-AC-25

ΔE 1.3 · #596267

Vista Paint

Blue Lake K-793

ΔE 1.4 · #57626B

Dulux

Drive Time SG6G6

ΔE 1.4 · #595F65

Benjamin Moore

Anchor 2126-30

ΔE 1.8 · #5D6268

PPG

Mysterious 1037-6

ΔE 2.1 · #535E63

Hallman-Lindsay

Thunderstorm 514

ΔE 2.1 · #555C64

Valspar

Cobalt Cannon 5001-2C

ΔE 2.5 · #596164

Dunn-Edwards

Novelty Navy DE6335

ΔE 2.6 · #515B62

Kilz

Murky Depths RM140

ΔE 2.8 · #5F676C

Farrow & Ball

Inchyra Blue 289

ΔE 4.8 · #586768

IKEA

IKEA156 156

ΔE 5.2 · #676973

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 5.4 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 6.6 · #575757

RAL

Basalt Grey 7012

ΔE 7.6 · #4E5754

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 14.5 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#586168

#696059

Analogous

#596968

#586168

#595A69

Triadic

#586168

#695962

#626959

Split-Complementary

#586168

#69595A

#696859

Tetradic

#586168

#685969

#696059

#5A6959

Monochromatic

#131516

#363B3F

#586168

#7E8891

#A7AEB4

Rectangle

#586168

#605969

#696059

#626959

Compound

#586168

#595A69

#696059

#696859

Variations

Lighter

#76828B

#9AA1A7

#C5C8CB

Darker

#474E54

#31363A

#1C1F22

Saturation

#5F6163

#596269

#2D6895

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

6.32:1

vs Black

3.32:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#586168

#5C5F69

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#586168

#606067

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#586168

#586261

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Outerspace 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

#817569

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#586168

Daylight 5500K

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

#6F7A8D

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.

#67503E

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: #586168;

CSS — background

background-color: #586168;

CSS Variable

--color-outerspace: #586168;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'outerspace': '#586168' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#586168] text-[#586168]

SCSS

$outerspace: #586168;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #586168?

#586168 is Outerspace, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #586168 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Outerspace?

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

What colors pair well with Outerspace?

Outerspace 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 Outerspace?

You can download Outerspace 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 Outerspace?

The hex code is #586168. In RGB it's 88, 97, 104, and in HSL it's 206°, 8%, 38%.

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