NEUTRALS

Dominant Grey

#5A5651

RGB 90, 86, 81 · HSL 33°, 5%, 34% · CMYK 0, 4, 10, 65

Dominant Grey is #5A5651 in HEX — rgb(90, 86, 81), hsl(33°, 5%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 10%, 65%).

Dominant Grey pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 33°, 5%, 34%. 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#5A5651

RGB90, 86, 81

HSL33°, 5%, 34%

HSV33°, 10%, 35%

CMYK0, 4, 10, 65

Decimal5920337

CSS RGBrgb(90, 86, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 5%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Grey Cabin SG6H7

ΔE 0.8 · #58544F

Vista Paint

Sturgis Gray C-1435

ΔE 1.2 · #57554F

Hallman-Lindsay

Sturgis Gray historic-sturgis-gray

ΔE 1.6 · #57544D

Valspar

Ebony Field 4004-2C

ΔE 1.6 · #575552

Sherwin-Williams

Thunder Gray SW7645

ΔE 1.8 · #57534C

PPG

Bark 1007-7

ΔE 1.8 · #5F5854

Benjamin Moore

Iron 2134-30

ΔE 2.1 · #585654

Behr

Peppery MQ2-62

ΔE 2.1 · #5D5A57

Dunn-Edwards

Black Russian DE6391

ΔE 2.2 · #5C5451

Kilz

Bittersweet Brown LM140

ΔE 3.3 · #5D524E

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 3.5 · #575757

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 3.6 · #535654

IKEA

IKEA138 138

ΔE 4.3 · #645850

RAL

Traffic Grey B 7043

ΔE 4.9 · #4E5452

Farrow & Ball

Tanner's Brown 255

ΔE 6.6 · #4D4746

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 7.8 · #515545

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#5A5651

#52565B

Analogous

#5B5352

#5A5651

#5B5B52

Triadic

#5A5651

#525B57

#57525B

Split-Complementary

#5A5651

#525B5B

#53525B

Tetradic

#5A5651

#525B53

#52565B

#5B525B

Monochromatic

#0D0D0C

#33312E

#5A5651

#837E77

#A8A49F

Rectangle

#5A5651

#565B52

#52565B

#57525B

Compound

#5A5651

#5B5B52

#52565B

#53525B

Variations

Lighter

#7E7972

#9E9A96

#C6C4C2

Darker

#494642

#32302D

#1D1C1A

Saturation

#585755

#5B5752

#845B29

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

7.28:1

AAA

vs Black

2.88:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5A5651

#585751

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5A5651

#575752

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5A5651

#5A5556

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Dominant Grey 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

#836D58

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5A5651

Daylight 5500K

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

#70727C

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.

#37485C

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: #5A5651;

CSS — background

background-color: #5A5651;

CSS Variable

--color-dominant-grey: #5A5651;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dominant-grey': '#5A5651' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5A5651] text-[#5A5651]

SCSS

$dominant-grey: #5A5651;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5A5651?

#5A5651 is Dominant Grey, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5A5651 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dominant Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Dominant Grey?

Dominant Grey 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 Dominant Grey?

You can download Dominant Grey 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 Dominant Grey?

The hex code is #5A5651. In RGB it's 90, 86, 81, and in HSL it's 33°, 5%, 34%.

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