NEUTRALS

Napa Grape

#5B5162

RGB 91, 81, 98 · HSL 275°, 9%, 35% · CMYK 7, 17, 0, 62

Napa Grape is #5B5162 in HEX — rgb(91, 81, 98), hsl(275°, 9%, 35%), cmyk(7%, 17%, 0%, 62%).

Napa Grape pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 275°, 9%, 35%. 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#5B5162

RGB91, 81, 98

HSL275°, 9%, 35%

HSV275°, 17%, 38%

CMYK7, 17, 0, 62

Decimal5984610

CSS RGBrgb(91, 81, 98)

CSS HSLhsl(275, 9%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Grey Weights S49A7

ΔE 1.8 · #575161

Behr

Darkest Grape PPU17-4

ΔE 2.7 · #625769

PPG

Purple Parlor 13-17

ΔE 3.3 · #595461

Benjamin Moore

Super 1414 · CC-990

ΔE 3.5 · #524D5B

Valspar

Purple Fury 4001-4C

ΔE 3.5 · #5F5561

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Trinket DE5979

ΔE 4.6 · #665261

Vista Paint

Vivid Vision C-1226

ΔE 5.1 · #5E4B61

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum Perfect 1292

ΔE 5.1 · #514555

Kilz

Wine Hour RA290-02

ΔE 5.8 · #5E5871

Sherwin-Williams

Midnight SW6264

ΔE 6.2 · #5D5962

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 7.8 · #50414C

RAL

Graphite Grey 7024

ΔE 9.4 · #474A51

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 10.3 · #4D3E45

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 10.5 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 11.4 · #575757

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 13.5 · #334059

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneViolet 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

#5B5162

#586151

Analogous

#535161

#5B5162

#615160

Triadic

#5B5162

#615B51

#51615B

Split-Complementary

#5B5162

#606151

#516153

Tetradic

#5B5162

#615351

#586151

#516061

Monochromatic

#0D0C0E

#342E38

#5B5162

#81748B

#A79EAE

Rectangle

#5B5162

#615158

#586151

#51615B

Compound

#5B5162

#615160

#586151

#516153

Variations

Lighter

#7C6F85

#9D94A3

#C6C1C9

Darker

#49414E

#322C36

#1D1A20

Saturation

#5A575C

#5B5161

#61298A

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

7.50:1

AAA

vs Black

2.80:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5B5162

#535662

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5B5162

#535360

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5B5162

#595453

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Napa Grape 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

#846965

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5B5162

Daylight 5500K

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

#716E89

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#495F39

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: #5B5162;

CSS — background

background-color: #5B5162;

CSS Variable

--color-napa-grape: #5B5162;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'napa-grape': '#5B5162' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5B5162] text-[#5B5162]

SCSS

$napa-grape: #5B5162;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5B5162?

#5B5162 is Napa Grape, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5B5162 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Napa Grape?

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

What colors pair well with Napa Grape?

Napa Grape 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 Napa Grape?

You can download Napa Grape 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 Napa Grape?

The hex code is #5B5162. In RGB it's 91, 81, 98, and in HSL it's 275°, 9%, 35%.

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