NEUTRALS

Tarmac

#5A5348

RGB 90, 83, 72 · HSL 37°, 11%, 32% · CMYK 0, 8, 20, 65

Tarmac is #5A5348 in HEX — rgb(90, 83, 72), hsl(37°, 11%, 32%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 20%, 65%).

Tarmac pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 37°, 11%, 32%. 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#5A5348

RGB90, 83, 72

HSL37°, 11%, 32%

HSV37°, 20%, 35%

CMYK0, 8, 20, 65

Decimal5919560

CSS RGBrgb(90, 83, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 11%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Swiss Brown N210-6

ΔE 1.4 · #5C5548

Vista Paint

Wildwood C-213

ΔE 1.5 · #5E5449

Dulux

Veiled Dusk S14B8

ΔE 1.8 · #595047

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Bronze Green SW2846

ΔE 1.8 · #575449

Valspar

Montana Moss 6009-3

ΔE 1.9 · #595244

PPG

Cabin Fever 1021-7

ΔE 2 · #5E5349

Benjamin Moore

Green 2138-20

ΔE 2.3 · #565143

Hallman-Lindsay

Grime 444

ΔE 2.3 · #565143

IKEA

IKEA138 138

ΔE 3.9 · #645850

Dunn-Edwards

Black Walnut DE6063

ΔE 4 · #5E4F46

Kilz

Binoculars TB-20

ΔE 4.5 · #504A43

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 5.8 · #515545

RAL

Pearl Beige 1035

ΔE 6.1 · #6A5D4D

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 6.3 · #53453C

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 7.6 · #575757

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 7.7 · #534644

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#5A5348

#49505B

Analogous

#5B4B49

#5A5348

#585B49

Triadic

#5A5348

#495B54

#54495B

Split-Complementary

#5A5348

#49585B

#4B495B

Tetradic

#5A5348

#495B4B

#49505B

#5B4958

Monochromatic

#0E0D0B

#302C27

#5A5348

#857B6B

#A9A193

Rectangle

#5A5348

#505B49

#49505B

#54495B

Compound

#5A5348

#585B49

#49505B

#4B495B

Variations

Lighter

#817767

#A1998D

#C7C3BE

Darker

#49433A

#322E27

#1D1B17

Saturation

#54524F

#5B5449

#7F5C24

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

7.59:1

AAA

vs Black

2.77:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5A5348

#585548

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5A5348

#54544A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5A5348

#5B5253

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Tarmac 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

#836B51

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5A5348

Daylight 5500K

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

#707075

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#344157

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: #5A5348;

CSS — background

background-color: #5A5348;

CSS Variable

--color-tarmac: #5A5348;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tarmac': '#5A5348' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5A5348] text-[#5A5348]

SCSS

$tarmac: #5A5348;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5A5348?

#5A5348 is Tarmac, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5A5348 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tarmac?

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

What colors pair well with Tarmac?

Tarmac 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 Tarmac?

You can download Tarmac 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 Tarmac?

The hex code is #5A5348. In RGB it's 90, 83, 72, and in HSL it's 37°, 11%, 32%.

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