NEUTRALS

Paramount

#5B6161

RGB 91, 97, 97 · HSL 180°, 3%, 37% · CMYK 6, 0, 0, 62

Paramount is #5B6161 in HEX — rgb(91, 97, 97), hsl(180°, 3%, 37%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 0%, 62%).

Paramount pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 180°, 3%, 37%. 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#5B6161

RGB91, 97, 97

HSL180°, 3%, 37%

HSV180°, 6%, 38%

CMYK6, 0, 0, 62

Decimal5988705

CSS RGBrgb(91, 97, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 3%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Anchor Gray DE6328

ΔE 1.3 · #596062

Benjamin Moore

Bracken CW-690

ΔE 1.4 · #5F6464

PPG

Mostly Metal 1036-7

ΔE 1.5 · #575E5F

Valspar

Muted Ebony 4008-2C

ΔE 1.7 · #5B5E5D

Vista Paint

Shady Place K-833

ΔE 1.8 · #58615F

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Pewter SW2848

ΔE 2 · #616564

Behr

Cordite HDC-MD-28

ΔE 2.1 · #606666

Hallman-Lindsay

Zen Retreat 535

ΔE 2.2 · #5B5D5C

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 2.6 · #626664

Dulux

Grey Eagle SN4E8

ΔE 3 · #616061

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 3.2 · #646462

Kilz

Charcoal RM150

ΔE 3.4 · #566466

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 4.4 · #575757

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 4.7 · #535654

RAL

Basalt Grey 7012

ΔE 5.1 · #4E5754

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 11.3 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#5B6161

#615C5C

Analogous

#5C615E

#5B6161

#5C5E61

Triadic

#5B6161

#615C61

#61615C

Split-Complementary

#5B6161

#615C5E

#615E5C

Tetradic

#5B6161

#5E5C61

#615C5C

#5E615C

Monochromatic

#111212

#363A3A

#5B6161

#818888

#A8ADAD

Rectangle

#5B6161

#5C5C61

#615C5C

#61615C

Compound

#5B6161

#5C5E61

#615C5C

#615E5C

Variations

Lighter

#7B8282

#9CA1A1

#C6C8C8

Darker

#494E4E

#323636

#1D1F1F

Saturation

#5E5F5F

#5C6161

#2E8F8F

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

6.31:1

vs Black

3.33:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5B6161

#5E5F62

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5B6161

#606061

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5B6161

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Paramount 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

#847564

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5B6161

Daylight 5500K

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

#717A88

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#643C3C

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: #5B6161;

CSS — background

background-color: #5B6161;

CSS Variable

--color-paramount: #5B6161;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'paramount': '#5B6161' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5B6161] text-[#5B6161]

SCSS

$paramount: #5B6161;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5B6161?

#5B6161 is Paramount, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5B6161 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Paramount?

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

What colors pair well with Paramount?

Paramount 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 Paramount?

You can download Paramount 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 Paramount?

The hex code is #5B6161. In RGB it's 91, 97, 97, and in HSL it's 180°, 3%, 37%.

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