NEUTRALS

Virtuoso

#5D5558

RGB 93, 85, 88 · HSL 338°, 4%, 35% · CMYK 0, 9, 5, 64

Virtuoso is #5D5558 in HEX — rgb(93, 85, 88), hsl(338°, 4%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 5%, 64%).

Virtuoso pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 338°, 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#5D5558

RGB93, 85, 88

HSL338°, 4%, 35%

HSV338°, 9%, 36%

CMYK0, 9, 5, 64

Decimal6116696

CSS RGBrgb(93, 85, 88)

CSS HSLhsl(338, 4%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Zuli K-769

ΔE 1.6 · #5D585B

Dulux

Babbler SG5A7

ΔE 1.7 · #5D585A

Behr

Sweet Truffle 730B-6

ΔE 2.2 · #635759

Valspar

Blackstrap 4001-2C

ΔE 2.5 · #5F5A5B

Hallman-Lindsay

Smokescreen 556

ΔE 3.1 · #5E5755

PPG

Pinot Noir 13-18

ΔE 3.2 · #605258

Benjamin Moore

Mythic CSP-510

ΔE 3.3 · #605A61

Kilz

Space RM200

ΔE 3.5 · #625D5E

Dunn-Edwards

Iron Fixture DE6384

ΔE 3.7 · #5D5B5B

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 3.9 · #575757

Sherwin-Williams

Peppercorn SW7674

ΔE 3.9 · #585858

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 5.5 · #574C49

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 5.7 · #535654

Farrow & Ball

Tanner's Brown 255

ΔE 6.8 · #4D4746

RAL

Traffic Grey B 7043

ΔE 7 · #4E5452

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 11.3 · #583F40

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#5D5558

#565D5A

Analogous

#5D565C

#5D5558

#5D5756

Triadic

#5D5558

#585D56

#56585D

Split-Complementary

#5D5558

#565D57

#565C5D

Tetradic

#5D5558

#5C5D56

#565D5A

#57565D

Monochromatic

#0D0C0D

#353132

#5D5558

#857A7E

#A9A2A5

Rectangle

#5D5558

#5D5A56

#565D5A

#56585D

Compound

#5D5558

#5D5756

#565D5A

#565C5D

Variations

Lighter

#7F7679

#9F989B

#C7C3C5

Darker

#4A4447

#332F31

#1E1B1C

Saturation

#5A5859

#5D5658

#882B4D

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

7.23:1

AAA

vs Black

2.91:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5D5558

#585858

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5D5558

#565658

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5D5558

#5D5656

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Virtuoso 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

#856C5D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5D5558

Daylight 5500K

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

#727181

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.

#395F51

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: #5D5558;

CSS — background

background-color: #5D5558;

CSS Variable

--color-virtuoso: #5D5558;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'virtuoso': '#5D5558' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5D5558] text-[#5D5558]

SCSS

$virtuoso: #5D5558;

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#585858 · ΔE 3.9

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#575553 · ΔE 4.1

Ambler Slate

#57595A · ΔE 4.5

Almost Black

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Silhouette

#57504C · ΔE 5.0

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#54585C · ΔE 5.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5D5558?

#5D5558 is Virtuoso, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5D5558 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Virtuoso?

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

What colors pair well with Virtuoso?

Virtuoso 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 Virtuoso?

You can download Virtuoso 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 Virtuoso?

The hex code is #5D5558. In RGB it's 93, 85, 88, and in HSL it's 338°, 4%, 35%.

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