NEUTRALS

Dark Shadows

#5B5A60

RGB 91, 90, 96 · HSL 250°, 3%, 36% · CMYK 5, 6, 0, 62

Dark Shadows is #5B5A60 in HEX — rgb(91, 90, 96), hsl(250°, 3%, 36%), cmyk(5%, 6%, 0%, 62%).

Dark Shadows pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 250°, 3%, 36%. 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#5B5A60

RGB91, 90, 96

HSL250°, 3%, 36%

HSV250°, 6%, 38%

CMYK5, 6, 0, 62

Decimal5986912

CSS RGBrgb(91, 90, 96)

CSS HSLhsl(250, 3%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Dark Shadows MQ5-2

Exact match

PPG

Gray Flannel 1013-6

ΔE 1.2 · #585960

Dulux

Gasgoyne Grey SG6F6

ΔE 1.8 · #5A5C64

Vista Paint

Five O'Clock Shadow K-777

ΔE 1.8 · #5A5C64

Sherwin-Williams

Cloak Gray SW6278

ΔE 1.9 · #605E63

Valspar

Hematite 4006-2C

ΔE 1.9 · #56595E

Benjamin Moore

Mythic CSP-510

ΔE 2.2 · #605A61

Dunn-Edwards

Edge of Black DE6349

ΔE 2.4 · #54585E

Hallman-Lindsay

Thunderstorm 514

ΔE 3.4 · #555C64

Kilz

Motor Gray TB-38

ΔE 3.5 · #545658

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 4 · #575757

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 5.7 · #535654

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 6.2 · #646462

RAL

Traffic Grey B 7043

ΔE 6.7 · #4E5452

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 6.8 · #626664

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 14.1 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#5B5A60

#5E5F59

Analogous

#595B5F

#5B5A60

#5D595F

Triadic

#5B5A60

#5F5A59

#595F5A

Split-Complementary

#5B5A60

#5F5D59

#5B5F59

Tetradic

#5B5A60

#5F595B

#5E5F59

#595F5D

Monochromatic

#0F0F10

#343437

#5B5A60

#807E86

#A7A6AB

Rectangle

#5B5A60

#5F595E

#5E5F59

#595F5A

Compound

#5B5A60

#5D595F

#5E5F59

#5B5F59

Variations

Lighter

#7A7980

#9B9BA0

#C5C5C7

Darker

#48474C

#313134

#1D1C1E

Saturation

#5B5B5D

#5A595F

#3C2D8B

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

6.83:1

vs Black

3.08:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5B5A60

#595B60

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5B5A60

#5A5A5F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5B5A60

#5A5B5A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Dark Shadows 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

#847063

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5B5A60

Daylight 5500K

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

#717587

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.

#5B623B

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: #5B5A60;

CSS — background

background-color: #5B5A60;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-shadows: #5B5A60;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-shadows': '#5B5A60' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5B5A60] text-[#5B5A60]

SCSS

$dark-shadows: #5B5A60;

Similar Colors

Mythic

#5F5960 · ΔE 2.2

Temptation

#54585C · ΔE 2.8

Deep Space

#52565A · ΔE 3.3

Anchor Gray

#5C6167 · ΔE 3.4

Ambler Slate

#57595A · ΔE 3.4

Deep Secret®

#525A60 · ΔE 3.7

Flint

#565C5E · ΔE 3.8

Gray

#585858 · ΔE 3.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5B5A60?

#5B5A60 is Dark Shadows, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5B5A60 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dark Shadows?

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

What colors pair well with Dark Shadows?

Dark Shadows 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 Dark Shadows?

You can download Dark Shadows 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 Dark Shadows?

The hex code is #5B5A60. In RGB it's 91, 90, 96, and in HSL it's 250°, 3%, 36%.

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