NEUTRALS

Anchor Gray

#596062

RGB 89, 96, 98 · HSL 193°, 5%, 37% · CMYK 9, 2, 0, 62

Anchor Gray is #596062 in HEX — rgb(89, 96, 98), hsl(193°, 5%, 37%), cmyk(9%, 2%, 0%, 62%).

Anchor Gray pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 193°, 5%, 37%. 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#596062

RGB89, 96, 98

HSL193°, 5%, 37%

HSV193°, 9%, 38%

CMYK9, 2, 0, 62

Decimal5857378

CSS RGBrgb(89, 96, 98)

CSS HSLhsl(193, 5%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Anchor Gray DE6328

Exact match

Valspar

Cobalt Cannon 5001-2C

ΔE 0.8 · #596164

PPG

Mostly Metal 1036-7

ΔE 1.1 · #575E5F

Benjamin Moore

Flint AF-560

ΔE 1.2 · #575D5F

Vista Paint

Charcoal Shadow K-809

ΔE 2.1 · #565B5D

Behr

Blue Metal HDC-AC-25

ΔE 2.1 · #596267

Sherwin-Williams

Grays Harbor SW6236

ΔE 2.4 · #596368

Dulux

Drive Time SG6G6

ΔE 2.5 · #595F65

Hallman-Lindsay

Zen Retreat 535

ΔE 2.8 · #5B5D5C

Kilz

Charcoal RM150

ΔE 2.9 · #566466

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 3.7 · #626664

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 4.3 · #646462

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 4.4 · #575757

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 4.9 · #535654

RAL

Basalt Grey 7012

ΔE 5.2 · #4E5754

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 12.1 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#596062

#635C5A

Analogous

#5A6360

#596062

#5A5C63

Triadic

#596062

#635A61

#61635A

Split-Complementary

#596062

#635A5C

#63605A

Tetradic

#596062

#605A63

#635C5A

#5C635A

Monochromatic

#111213

#353A3B

#596062

#7E888B

#A7ADAF

Rectangle

#596062

#5C5A63

#635C5A

#61635A

Compound

#596062

#5A5C63

#635C5A

#63605A

Variations

Lighter

#788285

#9BA1A3

#C5C8C9

Darker

#484E4F

#313637

#1C1F20

Saturation

#5D5F60

#5A6163

#2D7A90

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

6.41:1

vs Black

3.27:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#596062

#5D5E63

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#596062

#5F5F62

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#596062

#596060

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Anchor Gray 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

#827565

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#596062

Daylight 5500K

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

#6F7A89

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#64453C

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: #596062;

CSS — background

background-color: #596062;

CSS Variable

--color-anchor-gray: #596062;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'anchor-gray': '#596062' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#596062] text-[#596062]

SCSS

$anchor-gray: #596062;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #596062?

#596062 is Anchor Gray, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #596062 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Anchor Gray?

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

What colors pair well with Anchor Gray?

Anchor Gray 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 Anchor Gray?

You can download Anchor Gray 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 Anchor Gray?

The hex code is #596062. In RGB it's 89, 96, 98, and in HSL it's 193°, 5%, 37%.

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