NEUTRALS

Blue Metal

#5A6370

RGB 90, 99, 112 · HSL 215°, 11%, 40% · CMYK 20, 12, 0, 56

Blue Metal is #5A6370 in HEX — rgb(90, 99, 112), hsl(215°, 11%, 40%), cmyk(20%, 12%, 0%, 56%).

Blue Metal pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 215°, 11%, 40%. 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#5A6370

RGB90, 99, 112

HSL215°, 11%, 40%

HSV215°, 20%, 44%

CMYK20, 12, 0, 56

Decimal5923696

CSS RGBrgb(90, 99, 112)

CSS HSLhsl(215, 11%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Blue Metal S39B6

ΔE 0.8 · #5A6470

Benjamin Moore

Andes CSP-600

ΔE 1.3 · #596572

PPG

Blue Zephyr 1042-6

ΔE 2.2 · #5B6676

Dunn-Edwards

Outer Space DE5824

ΔE 2.5 · #53626E

Vista Paint

Blue Lake K-793

ΔE 2.7 · #57626B

Valspar

Midnight Shadow 4004-4C

ΔE 2.8 · #525E6D

Behr

Curtain Call N570-5

ΔE 2.8 · #5C6070

Sherwin-Williams

Granite Peak SW6250

ΔE 3.7 · #606B75

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 4.2 · #4D5B6A

Hallman-Lindsay

Thunderstorm 514

ΔE 4.2 · #555C64

IKEA

IKEA156 156

ΔE 4.3 · #676973

Kilz

Murky Depths RM140

ΔE 5.1 · #5F676C

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 6.3 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 7.9 · #4C6A74

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 9.5 · #6C6881

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 16.9 · #334059

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#5A6370

#71685B

Analogous

#5B6F71

#5A6370

#5D5B71

Triadic

#5A6370

#715B64

#64715B

Split-Complementary

#5A6370

#715D5B

#6F715B

Tetradic

#5A6370

#715B6F

#71685B

#5B715D

Monochromatic

#17191C

#393F47

#5A6370

#808A99

#AAB1BB

Rectangle

#5A6370

#685B71

#71685B

#64715B

Compound

#5A6370

#5D5B71

#71685B

#6F715B

Variations

Lighter

#778292

#9BA2AC

#C5C9CE

Darker

#48505B

#31373F

#1D2025

Saturation

#636569

#5B6471

#2D5D9F

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

6.08:1

vs Black

3.45:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5A6370

#5D6171

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5A6370

#62626E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5A6370

#596563

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Blue Metal 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

#83776F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5A6370

Daylight 5500K

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

#707C93

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.

#6C5A41

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: #5A6370;

CSS — background

background-color: #5A6370;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-metal: #5A6370;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-metal': '#5A6370' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5A6370] text-[#5A6370]

SCSS

$blue-metal: #5A6370;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5A6370?

#5A6370 is Blue Metal, a mid-tone neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5A6370 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Metal?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Metal?

Blue Metal 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 Blue Metal?

You can download Blue Metal 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 Blue Metal?

The hex code is #5A6370. In RGB it's 90, 99, 112, and in HSL it's 215°, 11%, 40%.

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