NEUTRALS

Jacqueline

#5D4E50

RGB 93, 78, 80 · HSL 352°, 9%, 34% · CMYK 0, 16, 14, 64

Jacqueline is #5D4E50 in HEX — rgb(93, 78, 80), hsl(352°, 9%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 14%, 64%).

Jacqueline pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 352°, 9%, 34%. 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#5D4E50

RGB93, 78, 80

HSL352°, 9%, 34%

HSV352°, 16%, 36%

CMYK0, 16, 14, 64

Decimal6114896

CSS RGBrgb(93, 78, 80)

CSS HSLhsl(352, 9%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Spell S02A7

ΔE 0.4 · #5E4F51

Behr

Tree Bark 750B-6

ΔE 1.1 · #5B4E4F

Kilz

Chocolate Indulgence LM150

ΔE 2.6 · #5F4F4D

PPG

Carob Chip 1047-7

ΔE 2.7 · #5A484B

Valspar

Chocolate Raspberry 1010-10

ΔE 2.9 · #645557

Benjamin Moore

Vintage 2116-20

ΔE 3.1 · #55474A

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 3.8 · #574C49

Dunn-Edwards

Molasses DE6399

ΔE 3.8 · #574A47

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 4.5 · #534644

Hallman-Lindsay

Gargoyle 550

ΔE 4.9 · #60544F

Vista Paint

Gargoyle C-549

ΔE 5.1 · #5B4F49

Sherwin-Williams

Deepest Mauve SW0005

ΔE 5.5 · #6D595A

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 6.2 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 7.1 · #575757

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 7.4 · #583F40

RAL

Blue Grey 7031

ΔE 8.9 · #474B4E

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#5D4E50

#4F5F5C

Analogous

#5F4F59

#5D4E50

#5F554F

Triadic

#5D4E50

#515F4F

#4F515F

Split-Complementary

#5D4E50

#4F5F55

#4F595F

Tetradic

#5D4E50

#595F4F

#4F5F5C

#554F5F

Monochromatic

#0E0C0C

#352C2D

#5D4E50

#887275

#AB9B9D

Rectangle

#5D4E50

#5F5C4F

#4F5F5C

#4F515F

Compound

#5D4E50

#5F554F

#4F5F5C

#4F595F

Variations

Lighter

#836E70

#A29294

#C8C0C1

Darker

#4C3F41

#342B2C

#1F191A

Saturation

#595455

#5F4F51

#862734

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

7.86:1

AAA

vs Black

2.67:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5D4E50

#555450

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5D4E50

#515150

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5D4E50

#5C4F4F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Jacqueline 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

#856757

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5D4E50

Daylight 5500K

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

#726C7B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#375C57

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: #5D4E50;

CSS — background

background-color: #5D4E50;

CSS Variable

--color-jacqueline: #5D4E50;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'jacqueline': '#5D4E50' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5D4E50] text-[#5D4E50]

SCSS

$jacqueline: #5D4E50;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5D4E50?

#5D4E50 is Jacqueline, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5D4E50 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Jacqueline?

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

What colors pair well with Jacqueline?

Jacqueline 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 Jacqueline?

You can download Jacqueline 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 Jacqueline?

The hex code is #5D4E50. In RGB it's 93, 78, 80, and in HSL it's 352°, 9%, 34%.

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