NEUTRALS

Quail Hollow

#5C4E53

RGB 92, 78, 83 · HSL 339°, 8%, 33% · CMYK 0, 15, 10, 64

Quail Hollow is #5C4E53 in HEX — rgb(92, 78, 83), hsl(339°, 8%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 10%, 64%).

Quail Hollow pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 339°, 8%, 33%. 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#5C4E53

RGB92, 78, 83

HSL339°, 8%, 33%

HSV339°, 15%, 36%

CMYK0, 15, 10, 64

Decimal6049363

CSS RGBrgb(92, 78, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(339, 8%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Purple Prince S46B7

ΔE 1.3 · #5B4D54

PPG

Pinot Noir 13-18

ΔE 1.8 · #605258

Behr

Beechwood 720B-6

ΔE 2.1 · #59494E

Benjamin Moore

Camelot CC-4

ΔE 2.2 · #5E4D55

Kilz

Mulberry RA100-02

ΔE 2.8 · #564A52

Valspar

Chocolate Raspberry 1010-10

ΔE 3.5 · #645557

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 5.3 · #574C49

Vista Paint

Zuli K-769

ΔE 5.3 · #5D585B

Dunn-Edwards

Molasses DE6399

ΔE 5.4 · #574A47

Sherwin-Williams

Plum Brown SW6272

ΔE 5.4 · #4E4247

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 5.7 · #534644

Hallman-Lindsay

Smokescreen 556

ΔE 6 · #5E5755

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 6.4 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 7.2 · #575757

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 8.1 · #583F40

RAL

Graphite Grey 7024

ΔE 8.1 · #474A51

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#5C4E53

#4D5B56

Analogous

#5B4D59

#5C4E53

#5B4F4D

Triadic

#5C4E53

#525B4D

#4D525B

Split-Complementary

#5C4E53

#4D5B4F

#4D595B

Tetradic

#5C4E53

#595B4D

#4D5B56

#4F4D5B

Monochromatic

#0E0C0C

#322A2D

#5C4E53

#847177

#A8999E

Rectangle

#5C4E53

#5B564D

#4D5B56

#4D525B

Compound

#5C4E53

#5B4F4D

#4D5B56

#4D595B

Variations

Lighter

#806D73

#9F9296

#C7C0C2

Darker

#493E42

#322A2D

#1D181A

Saturation

#565254

#5B4D52

#822747

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

7.87:1

AAA

vs Black

2.67:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5C4E53

#545453

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5C4E53

#515152

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5C4E53

#5B4F4F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Quail Hollow 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

#846759

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5C4E53

Daylight 5500K

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

#726C7E

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.

#36594D

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: #5C4E53;

CSS — background

background-color: #5C4E53;

CSS Variable

--color-quail-hollow: #5C4E53;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'quail-hollow': '#5C4E53' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5C4E53] text-[#5C4E53]

SCSS

$quail-hollow: #5C4E53;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5C4E53?

#5C4E53 is Quail Hollow, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5C4E53 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Quail Hollow?

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

What colors pair well with Quail Hollow?

Quail Hollow 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 Quail Hollow?

You can download Quail Hollow 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 Quail Hollow?

The hex code is #5C4E53. In RGB it's 92, 78, 83, and in HSL it's 339°, 8%, 33%.

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