NEUTRALS

Micropolis

#586F6C

RGB 88, 111, 108 · HSL 172°, 12%, 39% · CMYK 21, 0, 3, 56

Micropolis is #586F6C in HEX — rgb(88, 111, 108), hsl(172°, 12%, 39%), cmyk(21%, 0%, 3%, 56%).

Micropolis pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 172°, 12%, 39%. 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#586F6C

RGB88, 111, 108

HSL172°, 12%, 39%

HSV172°, 21%, 44%

CMYK21, 0, 3, 56

Decimal5795692

CSS RGBrgb(88, 111, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(172, 12%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Micropolis C-471

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Micropolis 472

ΔE 0.9 · #556E6B

Behr

Chelsea Garden MQ6-39

ΔE 1.7 · #556F6A

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Sash Green SW2810

ΔE 2.5 · #506A67

PPG

Evening Emerald 1144-6

ΔE 2.5 · #56736F

Dunn-Edwards

Stone Bridge DE5747

ΔE 2.6 · #52706C

Benjamin Moore

Polar CC-754

ΔE 2.9 · #4F6D6C

Dulux

Jiping SG5G6

ΔE 3.2 · #61706C

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 3.5 · #587675

Valspar

Shady Palm 5003-6C

ΔE 3.6 · #547470

Farrow & Ball

Inchyra Blue 289

ΔE 4.7 · #586768

Kilz

Charcoal RM150

ΔE 5.9 · #566466

RAL

Mouse Grey 7005

ΔE 6.7 · #646B63

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 8.3 · #4C6A74

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 9.4 · #646462

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 12.6 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#586F6C

#6F585B

Analogous

#586F60

#586F6C

#58676F

Triadic

#586F6C

#6C586F

#6F6C58

Split-Complementary

#586F6C

#6F5867

#6F6058

Tetradic

#586F6C

#60586F

#6F585B

#676F58

Monochromatic

#141A19

#364543

#586F6C

#7C9894

#A6B9B7

Rectangle

#586F6C

#585B6F

#6F585B

#6F6C58

Compound

#586F6C

#58676F

#6F585B

#6F6058

Variations

Lighter

#74918E

#98ABA9

#C4CDCC

Darker

#465A57

#2F3E3C

#1B2423

Saturation

#606766

#586F6C

#2C9B8C

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

5.38:1

vs Black

3.91:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#586F6C

#66686D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#586F6C

#6C6C6C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#586F6C

#596E6E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Micropolis 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

#81806C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#586F6C

Daylight 5500K

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

#6F8590

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.

#6A3F45

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: #586F6C;

CSS — background

background-color: #586F6C;

CSS Variable

--color-micropolis: #586F6C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'micropolis': '#586F6C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#586F6C] text-[#586F6C]

SCSS

$micropolis: #586F6C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #586F6C?

#586F6C is Micropolis, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #586F6C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Micropolis?

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

What colors pair well with Micropolis?

Micropolis 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 Micropolis?

You can download Micropolis 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 Micropolis?

The hex code is #586F6C. In RGB it's 88, 111, 108, and in HSL it's 172°, 12%, 39%.

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