NEUTRALS

Sumi Ink

#595857

RGB 89, 88, 87 · HSL 30°, 1%, 35% · CMYK 0, 1, 2, 65

Sumi Ink is #595857 in HEX — rgb(89, 88, 87), hsl(30°, 1%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 2%, 65%).

Sumi Ink pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 30°, 1%, 35%. 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#595857

RGB89, 88, 87

HSL30°, 1%, 35%

HSV30°, 2%, 35%

CMYK0, 1, 2, 65

Decimal5855319

CSS RGBrgb(89, 88, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 1%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Gray 2121-10

ΔE 0.7 · #585858

Sherwin-Williams

Peppercorn SW7674

ΔE 0.7 · #585858

Dulux

Raku SN4H7

ΔE 0.8 · #5A5858

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 0.9 · #575757

Dunn-Edwards

Jet DE6378

ΔE 1.1 · #575654

Behr

Maximum Gray QE-62

ΔE 1.8 · #555657

Valspar

Ebony Field 4004-2C

ΔE 1.8 · #575552

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 2.2 · #535654

Hallman-Lindsay

Zen Retreat 535

ΔE 2.2 · #5B5D5C

PPG

Zombie 1010-7

ΔE 2.2 · #595A5C

Vista Paint

Zen Retreat C-534

ΔE 2.3 · #5B5D5B

Kilz

Motor Gray TB-38

ΔE 2.4 · #545658

RAL

Traffic Grey B 7043

ΔE 3.8 · #4E5452

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 4.9 · #646462

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 5.8 · #626664

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 9.8 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#595857

#58595A

Analogous

#5A5858

#595857

#5A5A58

Triadic

#595857

#585A59

#59585A

Split-Complementary

#595857

#585A5A

#58585A

Tetradic

#595857

#585A58

#58595A

#5A585A

Monochromatic

#0D0D0D

#343332

#595857

#81807E

#A7A6A5

Rectangle

#595857

#595A58

#58595A

#59585A

Compound

#595857

#5A5A58

#58595A

#58585A

Variations

Lighter

#7C7A79

#9C9C9B

#C5C5C5

Darker

#484747

#323131

#1D1D1C

Saturation

#5A5959

#5A5958

#86592C

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

7.10:1

AAA

vs Black

2.96:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#595857

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#595857

#585857

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#595857

#595858

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Sumi Ink 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

#826F5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#595857

Daylight 5500K

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

#6F7481

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#394C5F

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: #595857;

CSS — background

background-color: #595857;

CSS Variable

--color-sumi-ink: #595857;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sumi-ink': '#595857' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#595857] text-[#595857]

SCSS

$sumi-ink: #595857;

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Gray

#585858 · ΔE 0.7

Iron Mountain

#575553 · ΔE 1.4

Ambler Slate

#57595A · ΔE 1.8

Flint

#565C5E · ΔE 3.6

Temptation

#54585C · ΔE 3.7

Deep Space

#52565A · ΔE 3.9

Ashwood Moss

#565851 · ΔE 3.9

Silhouette

#57504C · ΔE 4.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #595857?

#595857 is Sumi Ink, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #595857 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sumi Ink?

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

What colors pair well with Sumi Ink?

Sumi Ink 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 Sumi Ink?

You can download Sumi Ink 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 Sumi Ink?

The hex code is #595857. In RGB it's 89, 88, 87, and in HSL it's 30°, 1%, 35%.

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