NEUTRALS

Don Juan

#5A4F51

RGB 90, 79, 81 · HSL 349°, 7%, 33% · CMYK 0, 12, 10, 65

Don Juan is #5A4F51 in HEX — rgb(90, 79, 81), hsl(349°, 7%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 10%, 65%).

Don Juan pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 349°, 7%, 33%. 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#5A4F51

RGB90, 79, 81

HSL349°, 7%, 33%

HSV349°, 12%, 35%

CMYK0, 12, 10, 65

Decimal5918545

CSS RGBrgb(90, 79, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(349, 7%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Sophisticated Plum S03A7

ΔE 1 · #5D5153

Behr

Tree Bark 750B-6

ΔE 1.2 · #5B4E4F

PPG

Pinot Noir 13-18

ΔE 3.2 · #605258

Kilz

Cattail LM130

ΔE 3.3 · #594B49

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 3.4 · #574C49

Benjamin Moore

Vintage 2116-20

ΔE 3.4 · #55474A

Valspar

Chocolate Raspberry 1010-10

ΔE 3.4 · #645557

Dunn-Edwards

Black Russian DE6391

ΔE 3.7 · #5C5451

Hallman-Lindsay

Smokescreen 556

ΔE 4.2 · #5E5755

Vista Paint

Zuli K-769

ΔE 4.3 · #5D585B

Sherwin-Williams

Perle Noir SW9154

ΔE 4.5 · #4F4D51

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 4.7 · #534644

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 5.5 · #575757

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 6.8 · #535654

RAL

Blue Grey 7031

ΔE 7.2 · #474B4E

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 8.7 · #583F40

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#5A4F51

#4E5A58

Analogous

#5A4E56

#5A4F51

#5A524E

Triadic

#5A4F51

#505A4E

#4E505A

Split-Complementary

#5A4F51

#4E5A52

#4E565A

Tetradic

#5A4F51

#565A4E

#4E5A58

#524E5A

Monochromatic

#0E0C0C

#312B2C

#5A4F51

#837275

#A79A9C

Rectangle

#5A4F51

#5A584E

#4E5A58

#4E505A

Compound

#5A4F51

#5A524E

#4E5A58

#4E565A

Variations

Lighter

#7F6E71

#9F9295

#C6C0C1

Darker

#483E40

#322B2C

#1D191A

Saturation

#565253

#5A4E50

#812738

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

7.86:1

AAA

vs Black

2.67:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5A4F51

#545351

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5A4F51

#515151

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5A4F51

#5A5050

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Don Juan 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

#836858

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5A4F51

Daylight 5500K

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

#706D7C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#365953

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: #5A4F51;

CSS — background

background-color: #5A4F51;

CSS Variable

--color-don-juan: #5A4F51;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'don-juan': '#5A4F51' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5A4F51] text-[#5A4F51]

SCSS

$don-juan: #5A4F51;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5A4F51?

#5A4F51 is Don Juan, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5A4F51 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Don Juan?

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

What colors pair well with Don Juan?

Don Juan 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 Don Juan?

You can download Don Juan 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 Don Juan?

The hex code is #5A4F51. In RGB it's 90, 79, 81, and in HSL it's 349°, 7%, 33%.

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