NEUTRALS

Spiralina

#5A665C

RGB 90, 102, 92 · HSL 130°, 6%, 38% · CMYK 12, 0, 10, 60

Spiralina is #5A665C in HEX — rgb(90, 102, 92), hsl(130°, 6%, 38%), cmyk(12%, 0%, 10%, 60%).

Spiralina pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 130°, 6%, 38%. 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#5A665C

RGB90, 102, 92

HSL130°, 6%, 38%

HSV130°, 12%, 40%

CMYK12, 0, 10, 60

Decimal5924444

CSS RGBrgb(90, 102, 92)

CSS HSLhsl(130, 6%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Spiralina S23A7

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Hazelwood historic-hazelwood

ΔE 1.3 · #5B695F

Vista Paint

Hazelwood C-1407

ΔE 1.7 · #5D6A61

Behr

Northern Glen MQ6-14

ΔE 2 · #546258

Valspar

Belmont Green 5005-4C

ΔE 2.2 · #5A6259

PPG

Obligation 1135-7

ΔE 2.2 · #54645C

Dunn-Edwards

Windrock DE6300

ΔE 2.4 · #5E6C62

RAL

Mouse Grey 7005

ΔE 3.5 · #646B63

Sherwin-Williams

Pewter Green SW6208

ΔE 3.5 · #5E6259

Benjamin Moore

Rainy 1575

ΔE 3.5 · #656C62

Kilz

Culinary Herbs RG280-01

ΔE 3.6 · #5A6C5F

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 5.2 · #66665A

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 6 · #626664

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 7 · #646462

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 8.3 · #515545

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 8.3 · #535654

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#5A665C

#675B65

Analogous

#5F675B

#5A665C

#5B6763

Triadic

#5A665C

#5D5B67

#675D5B

Split-Complementary

#5A665C

#635B67

#675B5F

Tetradic

#5A665C

#5B5F67

#675B65

#67635B

Monochromatic

#131614

#373E38

#5A665C

#808E82

#A9B2AA

Rectangle

#5A665C

#5B6567

#675B65

#675D5B

Compound

#5A665C

#5B6763

#675B65

#675B5F

Variations

Lighter

#79887B

#9BA59D

#C5CAC6

Darker

#49524A

#323933

#1D211E

Saturation

#5F6360

#5B675D

#2E943F

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

6.02:1

vs Black

3.49:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5A665C

#63615D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5A665C

#64645D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5A665C

#5B6465

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Spiralina 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

#837960

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5A665C

Daylight 5500K

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

#707E84

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#673E60

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: #5A665C;

CSS — background

background-color: #5A665C;

CSS Variable

--color-spiralina: #5A665C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spiralina': '#5A665C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5A665C] text-[#5A665C]

SCSS

$spiralina: #5A665C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5A665C?

#5A665C is Spiralina, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5A665C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spiralina?

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

What colors pair well with Spiralina?

Spiralina 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 Spiralina?

You can download Spiralina 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 Spiralina?

The hex code is #5A665C. In RGB it's 90, 102, 92, and in HSL it's 130°, 6%, 38%.

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