NEUTRALS

Under Water World

#5A716D

RGB 90, 113, 109 · HSL 170°, 11%, 40% · CMYK 20, 0, 4, 56

Under Water World is #5A716D in HEX — rgb(90, 113, 109), hsl(170°, 11%, 40%), cmyk(20%, 0%, 4%, 56%).

Under Water World pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 170°, 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#5A716D

RGB90, 113, 109

HSL170°, 11%, 40%

HSV170°, 20%, 44%

CMYK20, 0, 4, 56

Decimal5927277

CSS RGBrgb(90, 113, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(170, 11%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Under Water World K-857

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Micropolis 472

ΔE 1.6 · #556E6B

Behr

Chelsea Garden MQ6-39

ΔE 1.7 · #556F6A

Sherwin-Williams

Rocky River SW6215

ΔE 2.1 · #5E706A

PPG

Evening Emerald 1144-6

ΔE 2.2 · #56736F

Benjamin Moore

Jack 692 · CC-660

ΔE 2.4 · #5B726A

Dunn-Edwards

Stone Bridge DE5747

ΔE 2.7 · #52706C

Dulux

Jiping SG5G6

ΔE 3 · #61706C

Valspar

Shady Palm 5003-6C

ΔE 3.2 · #547470

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 3.3 · #587675

Farrow & Ball

Inchyra Blue 289

ΔE 5.5 · #586768

Kilz

Culinary Herbs RG280-01

ΔE 5.9 · #5A6C5F

RAL

Mouse Grey 7005

ΔE 6.6 · #646B63

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 9 · #4C6A74

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 9.7 · #646462

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 13 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#5A716D

#715B5F

Analogous

#5B7162

#5A716D

#5B6A71

Triadic

#5A716D

#6D5B71

#716D5B

Split-Complementary

#5A716D

#715B6A

#71625B

Tetradic

#5A716D

#625B71

#715B5F

#6A715B

Monochromatic

#171C1B

#394744

#5A716D

#809995

#AABBB8

Rectangle

#5A716D

#5B5F71

#715B5F

#716D5B

Compound

#5A716D

#5B6A71

#715B5F

#71625B

Variations

Lighter

#77928E

#9BACA9

#C5CECC

Darker

#485B58

#313F3D

#1D2523

Saturation

#636968

#5B716D

#2D9F8C

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

5.23:1

vs Black

4.02:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5A716D

#69696E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5A716D

#6E6E6E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5A716D

#5B7070

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Under Water World 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

#83816D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5A716D

Daylight 5500K

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

#708691

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.

#6C4148

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: #5A716D;

CSS — background

background-color: #5A716D;

CSS Variable

--color-under-water-world: #5A716D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'under-water-world': '#5A716D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5A716D] text-[#5A716D]

SCSS

$under-water-world: #5A716D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5A716D?

#5A716D is Under Water World, a mid-tone neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5A716D warm or cool?

Under Water World reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Under Water World?

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

What colors pair well with Under Water World?

Under Water World 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 Under Water World?

You can download Under Water World 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 Under Water World?

The hex code is #5A716D. In RGB it's 90, 113, 109, and in HSL it's 170°, 11%, 40%.

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