NEUTRALS

Catskill Brown

#595452

RGB 89, 84, 82 · HSL 17°, 4%, 34% · CMYK 0, 6, 8, 65

Catskill Brown is #595452 in HEX — rgb(89, 84, 82), hsl(17°, 4%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 8%, 65%).

Catskill Brown pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 17°, 4%, 34%. 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#595452

RGB89, 84, 82

HSL17°, 4%, 34%

HSV17°, 8%, 35%

CMYK0, 6, 8, 65

Decimal5854290

CSS RGBrgb(89, 84, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 4%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Iron 2134-30

ΔE 1.4 · #585654

Dunn-Edwards

Black Russian DE6391

ΔE 1.5 · #5C5451

Valspar

Ebony Field 4004-2C

ΔE 1.5 · #575552

Hallman-Lindsay

Smokescreen 556

ΔE 1.7 · #5E5755

Dulux

Grey Cabin SG6H7

ΔE 1.9 · #58544F

Vista Paint

Smokescreen C-555

ΔE 2.1 · #5F5855

Behr

Gardeners Soil MQ2-54

ΔE 2.3 · #5E5551

PPG

Bark 1007-7

ΔE 2.4 · #5F5854

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 2.6 · #575757

Sherwin-Williams

Peppercorn SW7674

ΔE 2.8 · #585858

Kilz

Bittersweet Brown LM140

ΔE 3 · #5D524E

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 3.5 · #535654

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 4 · #574C49

RAL

Traffic Grey B 7043

ΔE 4.8 · #4E5452

Farrow & Ball

Tanner's Brown 255

ΔE 5.5 · #4D4746

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 9.5 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#595452

#53585A

Analogous

#5A5355

#595452

#5A5953

Triadic

#595452

#535A55

#55535A

Split-Complementary

#595452

#535A59

#53555A

Tetradic

#595452

#555A53

#53585A

#59535A

Monochromatic

#0D0D0C

#32302F

#595452

#827B78

#A7A2A0

Rectangle

#595452

#585A53

#53585A

#55535A

Compound

#595452

#5A5953

#53585A

#53555A

Variations

Lighter

#7D7674

#9D9997

#C6C3C2

Darker

#484442

#322F2E

#1D1B1A

Saturation

#585656

#5A5553

#84432A

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

7.46:1

AAA

vs Black

2.81:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#595452

#565652

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#595452

#555552

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#595452

#595454

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Catskill Brown 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

#826C59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#595452

Daylight 5500K

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

#6F717D

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.

#37525C

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: #595452;

CSS — background

background-color: #595452;

CSS Variable

--color-catskill-brown: #595452;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'catskill-brown': '#595452' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#595452] text-[#595452]

SCSS

$catskill-brown: #595452;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #595452?

#595452 is Catskill Brown, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #595452 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Catskill Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Catskill Brown?

Catskill Brown 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 Catskill Brown?

You can download Catskill Brown 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 Catskill Brown?

The hex code is #595452. In RGB it's 89, 84, 82, and in HSL it's 17°, 4%, 34%.

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