NEUTRALS

Blindfolded

#5A5E61

RGB 90, 94, 97 · HSL 206°, 4%, 37% · CMYK 7, 3, 0, 62

Blindfolded is #5A5E61 in HEX — rgb(90, 94, 97), hsl(206°, 4%, 37%), cmyk(7%, 3%, 0%, 62%).

Blindfolded pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 206°, 4%, 37%. 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#5A5E61

RGB90, 94, 97

HSL206°, 4%, 37%

HSV206°, 7%, 38%

CMYK7, 3, 0, 62

Decimal5922401

CSS RGBrgb(90, 94, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(206, 4%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Glazed Granite 1011-6

ΔE 0.4 · #5B5E61

Benjamin Moore

Flint AF-560

ΔE 1.2 · #575D5F

Dunn-Edwards

Sheet Metal DE6356

ΔE 1.3 · #5E6063

Behr

Pencil Point PPU18-2

ΔE 1.3 · #595D62

Vista Paint

Charcoal Shadow K-809

ΔE 1.6 · #565B5D

Valspar

Cobalt Cannon 5001-2C

ΔE 1.8 · #596164

Dulux

Drive Time SG6G6

ΔE 2 · #595F65

Hallman-Lindsay

Zen Retreat 535

ΔE 2.6 · #5B5D5C

Sherwin-Williams

Cloak Gray SW6278

ΔE 2.8 · #605E63

Kilz

Motor Gray TB-38

ΔE 3.3 · #545658

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 3.6 · #575757

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 4.3 · #646462

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 4.4 · #626664

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 4.6 · #535654

RAL

Traffic Grey B 7043

ΔE 5.6 · #4E5452

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 12.5 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

#5A5E61

#625E5B

Analogous

#5B6262

#5A5E61

#5B5B62

Triadic

#5A5E61

#625B5F

#5F625B

Split-Complementary

#5A5E61

#625B5B

#62625B

Tetradic

#5A5E61

#625B62

#625E5B

#5B625B

Monochromatic

#111213

#36383A

#5A5E61

#808589

#A7ABAE

Rectangle

#5A5E61

#5E5B62

#625E5B

#5F625B

Compound

#5A5E61

#5B5B62

#625E5B

#62625B

Variations

Lighter

#797F84

#9B9FA2

#C5C7C8

Darker

#484C4F

#323436

#1D1E20

Saturation

#5D5F5F

#5B5F62

#2D658F

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

6.55:1

vs Black

3.21:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5A5E61

#5C5D62

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5A5E61

#5D5D61

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5A5E61

#5A5E5E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Blindfolded 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

#837364

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5A5E61

Daylight 5500K

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

#707888

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.

#644E3C

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: #5A5E61;

CSS — background

background-color: #5A5E61;

CSS Variable

--color-blindfolded: #5A5E61;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blindfolded': '#5A5E61' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5A5E61] text-[#5A5E61]

SCSS

$blindfolded: #5A5E61;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5A5E61?

#5A5E61 is Blindfolded, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5A5E61 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blindfolded?

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

What colors pair well with Blindfolded?

Blindfolded 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 Blindfolded?

You can download Blindfolded 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 Blindfolded?

The hex code is #5A5E61. In RGB it's 90, 94, 97, and in HSL it's 206°, 4%, 37%.

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