NEUTRALS

Chicago

#5B5D56

RGB 91, 93, 86 · HSL 77°, 4%, 35% · CMYK 2, 0, 8, 64

Chicago is #5B5D56 in HEX — rgb(91, 93, 86), hsl(77°, 4%, 35%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 8%, 64%).

Chicago pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 77°, 4%, 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#5B5D56

RGB91, 93, 86

HSL77°, 4%, 35%

HSV77°, 8%, 36%

CMYK2, 0, 8, 64

Decimal5987670

CSS RGBrgb(91, 93, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(77, 4%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Bogle SG5F7

ΔE 0.4 · #5A5D56

Vista Paint

Tornado Wind C-583

ΔE 1.5 · #5C605A

Benjamin Moore

Ashwood 1484

ΔE 1.7 · #575952

Hallman-Lindsay

Pointed Fir historic-pointed-fir

ΔE 1.7 · #575D56

Kilz

Dark Umber RM190

ΔE 1.7 · #605F58

Dunn-Edwards

Midnight Spruce DE6294

ΔE 2.2 · #555B53

Behr

Mountain Ridge 780B-6

ΔE 2.2 · #605D56

Sherwin-Williams

Pewter Green SW6208

ΔE 2.3 · #5E6259

Valspar

Sable Calm 5002-2C

ΔE 2.4 · #565B57

PPG

Stone's Throw 1008-7

ΔE 3.2 · #605C58

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 4.2 · #535654

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 4.5 · #646462

RAL

Basalt Grey 7012

ΔE 4.8 · #4E5754

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 4.8 · #66665A

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 4.9 · #626664

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 6.8 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#5B5D56

#58565D

Analogous

#5D5B56

#5B5D56

#575D56

Triadic

#5B5D56

#565B5D

#5D565B

Split-Complementary

#5B5D56

#56575D

#5B565D

Tetradic

#5B5D56

#565D5B

#58565D

#5D5657

Monochromatic

#0D0D0C

#343531

#5B5D56

#82857A

#A7A9A2

Rectangle

#5B5D56

#565D58

#58565D

#5D565B

Compound

#5B5D56

#575D56

#58565D

#5B565D

Variations

Lighter

#7D7F76

#9D9F98

#C6C7C3

Darker

#494A44

#32332F

#1D1E1B

Saturation

#5A5A58

#5B5D56

#6D882B

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

6.68:1

vs Black

3.14:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5B5D56

#5D5C57

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5B5D56

#5D5D57

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5B5D56

#5C5C5C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Chicago 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

#84725C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5B5D56

Daylight 5500K

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

#717780

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#44395F

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: #5B5D56;

CSS — background

background-color: #5B5D56;

CSS Variable

--color-chicago: #5B5D56;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chicago': '#5B5D56' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5B5D56] text-[#5B5D56]

SCSS

$chicago: #5B5D56;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5B5D56?

#5B5D56 is Chicago, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5B5D56 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chicago?

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

What colors pair well with Chicago?

Chicago 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 Chicago?

You can download Chicago 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 Chicago?

The hex code is #5B5D56. In RGB it's 91, 93, 86, and in HSL it's 77°, 4%, 35%.

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