NEUTRALS

Journey

#595048

RGB 89, 80, 72 · HSL 28°, 11%, 32% · CMYK 0, 10, 19, 65

Journey is #595048 in HEX — rgb(89, 80, 72), hsl(28°, 11%, 32%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 19%, 65%).

Journey pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 28°, 11%, 32%. 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#595048

RGB89, 80, 72

HSL28°, 11%, 32%

HSV28°, 19%, 35%

CMYK0, 10, 19, 65

Decimal5853256

CSS RGBrgb(89, 80, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 11%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Journey 6010-1

Exact match

Dulux

Veiled Dusk S14B8

ΔE 0.6 · #595047

Benjamin Moore

Willow CC-542

ΔE 1.4 · #574F49

Behr

Oiled Teak N180-7

ΔE 1.5 · #584E48

Vista Paint

Gargoyle C-549

ΔE 1.8 · #5B4F49

PPG

Cabin Fever 1021-7

ΔE 2.1 · #5E5349

Dunn-Edwards

Weathered Brown DEC756

ΔE 2.5 · #59504C

Sherwin-Williams

Thunder Gray SW7645

ΔE 2.5 · #57534C

Hallman-Lindsay

Wildwood 214

ΔE 2.5 · #60554C

Kilz

Bittersweet Brown LM140

ΔE 2.8 · #5D524E

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 3.5 · #574C49

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 5 · #53453C

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 5.5 · #534644

RAL

Tarpaulin Grey 7010

ΔE 6.4 · #4C514A

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 6.9 · #575757

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 7.6 · #515545

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

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#595048

#49525B

Analogous

#5B4949

#595048

#5B5A49

Triadic

#595048

#495B51

#51495B

Split-Complementary

#595048

#495B5A

#49495B

Tetradic

#595048

#495B49

#49525B

#5A495B

Monochromatic

#0E0D0B

#302B27

#595048

#85776B

#A99D93

Rectangle

#595048

#525B49

#49525B

#51495B

Compound

#595048

#5B5A49

#49525B

#49495B

Variations

Lighter

#817367

#A1968D

#C7C2BE

Darker

#49413A

#322D27

#1D1A17

Saturation

#54514F

#5B5149

#7F4F24

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

7.88:1

AAA

vs Black

2.67:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#595048

#555348

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#595048

#525249

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#595048

#594F50

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Journey 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

#826951

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#595048

Daylight 5500K

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

#6F6E75

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#344757

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: #595048;

CSS — background

background-color: #595048;

CSS Variable

--color-journey: #595048;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'journey': '#595048' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#595048] text-[#595048]

SCSS

$journey: #595048;

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#5F5047 · ΔE 3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #595048?

#595048 is Journey, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #595048 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Journey?

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

What colors pair well with Journey?

Journey 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 Journey?

You can download Journey 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 Journey?

The hex code is #595048. In RGB it's 89, 80, 72, and in HSL it's 28°, 11%, 32%.

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