NEUTRALS

Blue Metal

#596267

RGB 89, 98, 103 · HSL 201°, 7%, 38% · CMYK 14, 5, 0, 60

Blue Metal is #596267 in HEX — rgb(89, 98, 103), hsl(201°, 7%, 38%), cmyk(14%, 5%, 0%, 60%).

Blue Metal pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 201°, 7%, 38%. 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#596267

RGB89, 98, 103

HSL201°, 7%, 38%

HSV201°, 14%, 40%

CMYK14, 5, 0, 60

Decimal5857895

CSS RGBrgb(89, 98, 103)

CSS HSLhsl(201, 7%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Blue Metal HDC-AC-25

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Grays Harbor SW6236

ΔE 0.5 · #596368

Valspar

Cobalt Cannon 5001-2C

ΔE 1.3 · #596164

Dulux

Drive Time SG6G6

ΔE 1.7 · #595F65

Benjamin Moore

Anchor 2126-30

ΔE 1.8 · #5D6268

PPG

Mysterious 1037-6

ΔE 2 · #535E63

Dunn-Edwards

Anchor Gray DE6328

ΔE 2.1 · #596062

Kilz

Murky Depths RM140

ΔE 2.2 · #5F676C

Vista Paint

Blue Lake K-793

ΔE 2.5 · #57626B

Hallman-Lindsay

Thunderstorm 514

ΔE 3 · #555C64

Farrow & Ball

Inchyra Blue 289

ΔE 3.8 · #586768

IKEA

IKEA156 156

ΔE 5.5 · #676973

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 6.1 · #575757

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 6.2 · #485761

RAL

Basalt Grey 7012

ΔE 6.9 · #4E5754

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 13.7 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#596267

#685F5A

Analogous

#5A6866

#596267

#5A5C68

Triadic

#596267

#685A63

#63685A

Split-Complementary

#596267

#685A5C

#68665A

Tetradic

#596267

#665A68

#685F5A

#5C685A

Monochromatic

#131516

#373C3F

#596267

#7F8A90

#A8AFB3

Rectangle

#596267

#5F5A68

#685F5A

#63685A

Compound

#596267

#5A5C68

#685F5A

#68665A

Variations

Lighter

#788389

#9AA2A6

#C5C8CA

Darker

#484F53

#313739

#1D2022

Saturation

#5F6263

#5A6368

#2D7095

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

6.24:1

vs Black

3.37:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#596267

#5D6068

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#596267

#616166

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#596267

#596362

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Blue Metal 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

#827668

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#596267

Daylight 5500K

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

#6F7B8D

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.

#674C3E

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: #596267;

CSS — background

background-color: #596267;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-metal: #596267;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-metal': '#596267' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#596267] text-[#596267]

SCSS

$blue-metal: #596267;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #596267?

#596267 is Blue Metal, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #596267 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Metal?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Metal?

Blue Metal 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 Blue Metal?

You can download Blue Metal 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 Blue Metal?

The hex code is #596267. In RGB it's 89, 98, 103, and in HSL it's 201°, 7%, 38%.

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