NEUTRALS

Gardener’s Soil

#5C534D

RGB 92, 83, 77 · HSL 24°, 9%, 33% · CMYK 0, 10, 16, 64

Gardener’s Soil is #5C534D in HEX — rgb(92, 83, 77), hsl(24°, 9%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 16%, 64%).

Gardener’s Soil pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 24°, 9%, 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#5C534D

RGB92, 83, 77

HSL24°, 9%, 33%

HSV24°, 16%, 36%

CMYK0, 10, 16, 64

Decimal6050637

CSS RGBrgb(92, 83, 77)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 9%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Stone 2112-30

ΔE 1.4 · #60554F

Valspar

Labrador 3009-9

ΔE 1.5 · #5E534F

Behr

Gardeners Soil MQ2-54

ΔE 1.5 · #5E5551

Kilz

Bittersweet Brown LM140

ΔE 1.5 · #5D524E

Dulux

Laingholm NZ10H7

ΔE 1.6 · #59524A

Hallman-Lindsay

Gargoyle 550

ΔE 1.6 · #60544F

Dunn-Edwards

Weathered Brown DEC756

ΔE 1.7 · #59504C

Vista Paint

Rawhide C-1457

ΔE 1.9 · #61554E

Sherwin-Williams

Thunder Gray SW7645

ΔE 2.4 · #57534C

PPG

Bark 1007-7

ΔE 2.5 · #5F5854

IKEA

IKEA138 138

ΔE 3 · #645850

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 5.6 · #575757

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 5.9 · #534644

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 5.9 · #535654

RAL

Tarpaulin Grey 7010

ΔE 6.6 · #4C514A

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 8.4 · #515545

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#5C534D

#4D565C

Analogous

#5C4D4E

#5C534D

#5C5A4D

Triadic

#5C534D

#4D5C53

#534D5C

Split-Complementary

#5C534D

#4D5C5A

#4D4E5C

Tetradic

#5C534D

#4E5C4D

#4D565C

#5A4D5C

Monochromatic

#0E0D0C

#322D2A

#5C534D

#85786F

#A99F98

Rectangle

#5C534D

#565C4D

#4D565C

#534D5C

Compound

#5C534D

#5C5A4D

#4D565C

#4D4E5C

Variations

Lighter

#81746C

#A09791

#C7C2BF

Darker

#4A423D

#332D2A

#1E1A18

Saturation

#565452

#5C534D

#824B26

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

#5C534D

#58564D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5C534D

#55554E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5C534D

#5C5253

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Gardener’s Soil 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

#846B55

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5C534D

Daylight 5500K

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

#727079

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.

#364B59

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: #5C534D;

CSS — background

background-color: #5C534D;

CSS Variable

--color-gardener’s-soil: #5C534D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gardener’s-soil': '#5C534D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5C534D] text-[#5C534D]

SCSS

$gardener’s-soil: #5C534D;

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#564E48 · ΔE 2.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5C534D?

#5C534D is Gardener’s Soil, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5C534D warm or cool?

Gardener’s Soil reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Gardener’s Soil?

Gardener’s Soil works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Gardener’s Soil?

Gardener’s Soil 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 Gardener’s Soil?

You can download Gardener’s Soil 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 Gardener’s Soil?

The hex code is #5C534D. In RGB it's 92, 83, 77, and in HSL it's 24°, 9%, 33%.

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