NEUTRALS

Midnight

#5D5962

RGB 93, 89, 98 · HSL 267°, 5%, 37% · CMYK 5, 9, 0, 62

Midnight is #5D5962 in HEX — rgb(93, 89, 98), hsl(267°, 5%, 37%), cmyk(5%, 9%, 0%, 62%).

Midnight pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 267°, 5%, 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#5D5962

RGB93, 89, 98

HSL267°, 5%, 37%

HSV267°, 9%, 38%

CMYK5, 9, 0, 62

Decimal6117730

CSS RGBrgb(93, 89, 98)

CSS HSLhsl(267, 5%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Midnight SW6264

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Mythic CSP-510

ΔE 1.6 · #605A61

Behr

Dark Shadows MQ5-2

ΔE 2.2 · #5B5A60

PPG

Gray Flannel 1013-6

ΔE 2.5 · #585960

Vista Paint

Five O'Clock Shadow K-777

ΔE 2.6 · #5A5C64

Dulux

Gasgoyne Grey SG6F6

ΔE 2.6 · #5A5C64

Valspar

Purple Fury 4001-4C

ΔE 3.3 · #5F5561

Hallman-Lindsay

Blackwater 1320

ΔE 3.8 · #545663

Dunn-Edwards

Edge of Black DE6349

ΔE 4 · #54585E

Kilz

Space RM200

ΔE 5.1 · #625D5E

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 6 · #575757

IKEA

IKEA156 156

ΔE 6.6 · #676973

RAL

Graphite Grey 7024

ΔE 7.7 · #474A51

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 7.7 · #4D5B6A

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 7.7 · #535654

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 14.4 · #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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#5D5962

#5F635A

Analogous

#5A5A63

#5D5962

#635A63

Triadic

#5D5962

#635E5A

#5A635E

Split-Complementary

#5D5962

#63635A

#5A635A

Tetradic

#5D5962

#635A5A

#5F635A

#5A6363

Monochromatic

#121113

#38353B

#5D5962

#847E8B

#AAA7AF

Rectangle

#5D5962

#635A5F

#5F635A

#5A635E

Compound

#5D5962

#635A63

#5F635A

#5A635A

Variations

Lighter

#7E7885

#9E9BA3

#C7C5C9

Darker

#4B484F

#343137

#1E1C20

Saturation

#5E5D60

#5E5A63

#592D90

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

6.84:1

vs Black

3.07:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5D5962

#595B62

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5D5962

#5A5A61

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5D5962

#5C5B5A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Midnight 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

#856F65

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5D5962

Daylight 5500K

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

#727489

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.

#52643C

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: #5D5962;

CSS — background

background-color: #5D5962;

CSS Variable

--color-midnight: #5D5962;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'midnight': '#5D5962' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5D5962] text-[#5D5962]

SCSS

$midnight: #5D5962;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5D5962?

#5D5962 is Midnight, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5D5962 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Midnight?

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

What colors pair well with Midnight?

Midnight 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 Midnight?

You can download Midnight 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 Midnight?

The hex code is #5D5962. In RGB it's 93, 89, 98, and in HSL it's 267°, 5%, 37%.

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