NEUTRALS

Dark Truffle

#594D46

RGB 89, 77, 70 · HSL 22°, 12%, 31% · CMYK 0, 13, 21, 65

Dark Truffle is #594D46 in HEX — rgb(89, 77, 70), hsl(22°, 12%, 31%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 21%, 65%).

Dark Truffle pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 22°, 12%, 31%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#594D46

RGB89, 77, 70

HSL22°, 12%, 31%

HSV22°, 21%, 35%

CMYK0, 13, 21, 65

Decimal5852486

CSS RGBrgb(89, 77, 70)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 12%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Dark Truffle PPU5-19

Exact match

Dulux

Noble Steed S07B8

ΔE 0.7 · #5B4E47

Vista Paint

Gargoyle C-549

ΔE 1.1 · #5B4F49

Benjamin Moore

Brown 2112-20

ΔE 1.3 · #574A43

Valspar

Burnt Tile 6011-2

ΔE 1.4 · #594E49

PPG

Sarsaparilla 1018-7

ΔE 1.6 · #5B4C44

Sherwin-Williams

Chateau Brown SW7510

ΔE 2 · #5B4B44

Dunn-Edwards

Black Walnut DE6063

ΔE 2.2 · #5E4F46

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 2.6 · #574C49

Kilz

Bittersweet Brown LM140

ΔE 2.9 · #5D524E

Hallman-Lindsay

Rawhide historic-rawhide

ΔE 2.9 · #61534B

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 3.7 · #53453C

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 4.1 · #534644

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 6.9 · #624A3E

RAL

Tarpaulin Grey 7010

ΔE 7.7 · #4C514A

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 7.8 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#594D46

#465259

Analogous

#594648

#594D46

#595646

Triadic

#594D46

#46594D

#4D4659

Split-Complementary

#594D46

#465956

#464859

Tetradic

#594D46

#485946

#465259

#564659

Monochromatic

#0E0C0B

#2E2724

#594D46

#837267

#A79890

Rectangle

#594D46

#525946

#465259

#4D4659

Compound

#594D46

#595646

#465259

#464859

Variations

Lighter

#806F65

#A0938B

#C7C0BC

Darker

#473D37

#312A26

#1D1816

Saturation

#524E4C

#594D46

#7B4323

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

8.16:1

AAA

vs Black

2.57:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#594D46

#535146

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#594D46

#4F4F47

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#594D46

#594C4D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Dark Truffle 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

#826650

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#594D46

Daylight 5500K

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

#6F6B74

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#324854

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: #594D46;

CSS — background

background-color: #594D46;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-truffle: #594D46;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-truffle': '#594D46' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#594D46] text-[#594D46]

SCSS

$dark-truffle: #594D46;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #594D46?

#594D46 is Dark Truffle, a deep neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #594D46 warm or cool?

Dark Truffle reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dark Truffle?

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

What colors pair well with Dark Truffle?

Dark Truffle 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 Dark Truffle?

You can download Dark Truffle 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 Dark Truffle?

The hex code is #594D46. In RGB it's 89, 77, 70, and in HSL it's 22°, 12%, 31%.

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