NEUTRALS

Millbrook

#595648

RGB 89, 86, 72 · HSL 49°, 11%, 32% · CMYK 0, 3, 19, 65

Millbrook is #595648 in HEX — rgb(89, 86, 72), hsl(49°, 11%, 32%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 19%, 65%).

Millbrook pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 49°, 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#595648

RGB89, 86, 72

HSL49°, 11%, 32%

HSV49°, 19%, 35%

CMYK0, 3, 19, 65

Decimal5854792

CSS RGBrgb(89, 86, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 11%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mountain Camp S18B8

ΔE 0.8 · #585647

Benjamin Moore

Dakota 2139-20

ΔE 1.1 · #575445

Vista Paint

Monogram C-423

ΔE 1.3 · #585646

Hallman-Lindsay

Monogram 424

ΔE 1.3 · #595747

Behr

Swiss Brown N210-6

ΔE 1.9 · #5C5548

PPG

Osiris 1031-7

ΔE 1.9 · #5B5A4D

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Bronze Green SW2846

ΔE 2 · #575449

Valspar

Montana Moss 6009-3

ΔE 2.3 · #595244

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 3.5 · #515545

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Court DEA174

ΔE 4.9 · #5F5D48

IKEA

IKEA138 138

ΔE 5.7 · #645850

Kilz

Dark Umber RM190

ΔE 5.8 · #605F58

RAL

Green Grey 7009

ΔE 5.8 · #4D5645

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 6.7 · #66665A

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 7.4 · #675544

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 8.4 · #726454

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#595648

#494C5B

Analogous

#5B4E49

#595648

#555B49

Triadic

#595648

#495B57

#57495B

Split-Complementary

#595648

#49555B

#4E495B

Tetradic

#595648

#495B4E

#494C5B

#5B4955

Monochromatic

#0E0E0B

#302E27

#595648

#85806B

#A9A593

Rectangle

#595648

#4C5B49

#494C5B

#57495B

Compound

#595648

#555B49

#494C5B

#4E495B

Variations

Lighter

#817C67

#A19D8D

#C7C5BE

Darker

#49463A

#323027

#1D1C17

Saturation

#54534F

#5B5749

#7F6E24

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

7.37:1

AAA

vs Black

2.85:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#595648

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#595648

#57574A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#595648

#5A5455

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Millbrook 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

#826D51

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#595648

Daylight 5500K

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

#6F7275

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.

#343A57

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: #595648;

CSS — background

background-color: #595648;

CSS Variable

--color-millbrook: #595648;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'millbrook': '#595648' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#595648] text-[#595648]

SCSS

$millbrook: #595648;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #595648?

#595648 is Millbrook, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #595648 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Millbrook?

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

What colors pair well with Millbrook?

Millbrook 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 Millbrook?

You can download Millbrook 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 Millbrook?

The hex code is #595648. In RGB it's 89, 86, 72, and in HSL it's 49°, 11%, 32%.

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