NEUTRALS

Meteorological

#596D69

RGB 89, 109, 105 · HSL 168°, 10%, 39% · CMYK 18, 0, 4, 57

Meteorological is #596D69 in HEX — rgb(89, 109, 105), hsl(168°, 10%, 39%), cmyk(18%, 0%, 4%, 57%).

Meteorological pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 168°, 10%, 39%. 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#596D69

RGB89, 109, 105

HSL168°, 10%, 39%

HSV168°, 18%, 43%

CMYK18, 0, 4, 57

Decimal5860713

CSS RGBrgb(89, 109, 105)

CSS HSLhsl(168, 10%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Dark Granite 780F-6

ΔE 1.4 · #5A6B68

Vista Paint

Micropolis C-471

ΔE 1.4 · #586F6C

Hallman-Lindsay

Micropolis 472

ΔE 1.9 · #556E6B

Sherwin-Williams

Rocky River SW6215

ΔE 1.9 · #5E706A

Dunn-Edwards

Artistic Stone DE6307

ΔE 2.2 · #5C6B65

Dulux

Jiping SG5G6

ΔE 2.5 · #61706C

PPG

Juniper Berry 1145-6

ΔE 2.5 · #576B6B

Benjamin Moore

Jack 692 · CC-660

ΔE 3.2 · #5B726A

Valspar

Canadian Fir 5004-4C

ΔE 4 · #51665E

Farrow & Ball

Inchyra Blue 289

ΔE 4.1 · #586768

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 4.9 · #587675

Kilz

Charcoal RM150

ΔE 5.4 · #566466

RAL

Mouse Grey 7005

ΔE 5.5 · #646B63

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 8.3 · #646462

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 9 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 11.7 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#596D69

#6D5A5D

Analogous

#5A6D5F

#596D69

#5A676D

Triadic

#596D69

#695A6D

#6D695A

Split-Complementary

#596D69

#6D5A67

#6D5F5A

Tetradic

#596D69

#5F5A6D

#6D5A5D

#676D5A

Monochromatic

#151918

#374341

#596D69

#7E9591

#A8B8B5

Rectangle

#596D69

#5A5D6D

#6D5A5D

#6D695A

Compound

#596D69

#5A676D

#6D5A5D

#6D5F5A

Variations

Lighter

#768F8A

#9AAAA6

#C5CCCB

Darker

#475855

#313D3A

#1C2322

Saturation

#606665

#5A6D69

#2D9A84

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

5.50:1

vs Black

3.82:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#596D69

#66666A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#596D69

#6A6A6A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#596D69

#5A6C6C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Meteorological 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

#827E6A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#596D69

Daylight 5500K

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

#6F838E

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.

#6A3F48

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: #596D69;

CSS — background

background-color: #596D69;

CSS Variable

--color-meteorological: #596D69;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'meteorological': '#596D69' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#596D69] text-[#596D69]

SCSS

$meteorological: #596D69;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #596D69?

#596D69 is Meteorological, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #596D69 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Meteorological?

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

What colors pair well with Meteorological?

Meteorological 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 Meteorological?

You can download Meteorological 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 Meteorological?

The hex code is #596D69. In RGB it's 89, 109, 105, and in HSL it's 168°, 10%, 39%.

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