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Taro
#5B435D
Sitting at HSL 295°, 16%, 31%, Taro reads moody and cool. The low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality, and the hue reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Best used for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture in bedrooms, dressing areas, libraries. Designers pair it with cream walls, gold accents, deep walnut, velvet textures for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Taro 1386
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bedrooms, dressing areas, libraries
Best Uses
feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture
Pairs With
cream walls, gold accents, deep walnut, velvet textures
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Taro
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #5B435D?
#5B435D is Taro, a deep purple with a cool undertone.
Is #5B435D warm or cool?
Taro reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Taro?
Taro works well in bedrooms, dressing areas, libraries. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture.
What colors pair well with Taro?
Taro pairs naturally with cream walls, gold accents, deep walnut, velvet textures. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Taro?
You can download Taro 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 RGB value of #5B435D?
#5B435D converts to RGB 91, 67, 93.