NEUTRALS

Gargoyle

#5B4F49

RGB 91, 79, 73 · HSL 20°, 11%, 32% · CMYK 0, 13, 20, 64

Gargoyle is #5B4F49 in HEX — rgb(91, 79, 73), hsl(20°, 11%, 32%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 20%, 64%).

Gargoyle pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 20°, 11%, 32%. 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#5B4F49

RGB91, 79, 73

HSL20°, 11%, 32%

HSV20°, 20%, 36%

CMYK0, 13, 20, 64

Decimal5984073

CSS RGBrgb(91, 79, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 11%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Gargoyle C-549

Exact match

Behr

Oak Creek HDC-AC-07

ΔE 0.7 · #5D504A

Dulux

Noble Steed S07B8

ΔE 0.9 · #5B4E47

Valspar

Burnt Tile 6011-2

ΔE 0.9 · #594E49

Kilz

Bittersweet Brown LM140

ΔE 1.8 · #5D524E

Benjamin Moore

Willow CC-542

ΔE 1.9 · #574F49

Dunn-Edwards

Weathered Brown DEC756

ΔE 1.9 · #59504C

PPG

Chocolate Pretzel 1017-7

ΔE 2.1 · #60504B

Hallman-Lindsay

Gargoyle 550

ΔE 2.2 · #60544F

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 2.3 · #574C49

Sherwin-Williams

Chateau Brown SW7510

ΔE 2.5 · #5B4B44

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 4.4 · #534644

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 4.8 · #53453C

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 7 · #575757

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 7.3 · #624A3E

RAL

Tarpaulin Grey 7010

ΔE 7.7 · #4C514A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#5B4F49

#49555B

Analogous

#5B494C

#5B4F49

#5B5849

Triadic

#5B4F49

#495B4F

#4F495B

Split-Complementary

#5B4F49

#495B58

#494C5B

Tetradic

#5B4F49

#4C5B49

#49555B

#58495B

Monochromatic

#0E0C0B

#302A27

#5B4F49

#85736B

#A99B93

Rectangle

#5B4F49

#555B49

#49555B

#4F495B

Compound

#5B4F49

#5B5849

#49555B

#494C5B

Variations

Lighter

#817067

#A1948D

#C7C1BE

Darker

#493F3A

#322B27

#1D1917

Saturation

#54514F

#5B4F49

#7F4324

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

7.90:1

AAA

vs Black

2.66:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5B4F49

#555349

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5B4F49

#51514A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5B4F49

#5B4E4F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Gargoyle 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

#846852

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5B4F49

Daylight 5500K

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

#716D76

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#344B57

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: #5B4F49;

CSS — background

background-color: #5B4F49;

CSS Variable

--color-gargoyle: #5B4F49;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gargoyle': '#5B4F49' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5B4F49] text-[#5B4F49]

SCSS

$gargoyle: #5B4F49;

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#60544F · ΔE 2.2

Rural Earth

#5F5047 · ΔE 2.5

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#564942 · ΔE 2.6

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#57504C · ΔE 2.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5B4F49?

#5B4F49 is Gargoyle, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5B4F49 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gargoyle?

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

What colors pair well with Gargoyle?

Gargoyle 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 Gargoyle?

You can download Gargoyle 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 Gargoyle?

The hex code is #5B4F49. In RGB it's 91, 79, 73, and in HSL it's 20°, 11%, 32%.

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