NEUTRALS

Monogram

#595747

RGB 89, 87, 71 · HSL 53°, 11%, 31% · CMYK 0, 2, 20, 65

Monogram is #595747 in HEX — rgb(89, 87, 71), hsl(53°, 11%, 31%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 20%, 65%).

Monogram pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 53°, 11%, 31%. 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#595747

RGB89, 87, 71

HSL53°, 11%, 31%

HSV53°, 20%, 35%

CMYK0, 2, 20, 65

Decimal5855047

CSS RGBrgb(89, 87, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 11%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Monogram 424

Exact match

Vista Paint

Monogram C-423

ΔE 0.4 · #585646

Dulux

Mountain Camp S18B8

ΔE 0.7 · #585647

Benjamin Moore

Dakota 2139-20

ΔE 1.4 · #575445

Sherwin-Williams

Garden Gate SW6167

ΔE 1.8 · #5E5949

Behr

Fig Leaf UL200-23

ΔE 2.3 · #5C5C4A

PPG

Moss Rock 1032-7

ΔE 2.3 · #5E5B4D

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 3 · #515545

Valspar

Montana Moss 6009-3

ΔE 3 · #595244

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Court DEA174

ΔE 3.8 · #5F5D48

RAL

Green Grey 7009

ΔE 5.1 · #4D5645

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 5.8 · #676450

Kilz

Tea Leaf LF100-02

ΔE 6.2 · #66624B

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 6.7 · #66665A

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 7.6 · #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

#595747

#464858

Analogous

#584D46

#595747

#515846

Triadic

#595747

#465856

#564658

Split-Complementary

#595747

#465158

#4D4658

Tetradic

#595747

#46584D

#464858

#584651

Monochromatic

#0E0E0B

#2D2C24

#595747

#827F68

#A6A491

Rectangle

#595747

#485846

#464858

#564658

Compound

#595747

#515846

#464858

#4D4658

Variations

Lighter

#7F7C66

#9F9D8C

#C6C5BD

Darker

#474538

#313026

#1C1C16

Saturation

#52514C

#585646

#7B7123

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

7.29:1

AAA

vs Black

2.88:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#595747

#5A5647

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#595747

#575749

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#595747

#5A5556

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Monogram 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

#826E50

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#595747

Daylight 5500K

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

#6F7375

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.

#323654

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: #595747;

CSS — background

background-color: #595747;

CSS Variable

--color-monogram: #595747;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'monogram': '#595747' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#595747] text-[#595747]

SCSS

$monogram: #595747;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #595747?

#595747 is Monogram, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #595747 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Monogram?

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

What colors pair well with Monogram?

Monogram 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 Monogram?

You can download Monogram 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 Monogram?

The hex code is #595747. In RGB it's 89, 87, 71, and in HSL it's 53°, 11%, 31%.

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