NEUTRALS

Peppery

#5D5A57

RGB 93, 90, 87 · HSL 30°, 3%, 35% · CMYK 0, 3, 6, 64

Peppery is #5D5A57 in HEX — rgb(93, 90, 87), hsl(30°, 3%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 6%, 64%).

Peppery pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 30°, 3%, 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#5D5A57

RGB93, 90, 87

HSL30°, 3%, 35%

HSV30°, 6%, 36%

CMYK0, 3, 6, 64

Decimal6117975

CSS RGBrgb(93, 90, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 3%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Peppery MQ2-62

Exact match

Dulux

Deep Walnut S13A7

ΔE 1.2 · #605C58

Vista Paint

Dark Shadows K-817

ΔE 1.2 · #5F5D5A

PPG

Stone's Throw 1008-7

ΔE 1.2 · #605C58

Valspar

Porch Step 3011-9

ΔE 1.3 · #615C59

Benjamin Moore

Iron 2134-30

ΔE 1.9 · #585654

Dunn-Edwards

Iron Fixture DE6384

ΔE 1.9 · #5D5B5B

Hallman-Lindsay

Smokescreen 556

ΔE 2 · #5E5755

Sherwin-Williams

Peppercorn SW7674

ΔE 2.5 · #585858

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 2.7 · #575757

Kilz

Space RM200

ΔE 3 · #625D5E

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 3.4 · #535654

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 4.1 · #646462

RAL

Traffic Grey B 7043

ΔE 5.1 · #4E5452

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 5.3 · #626664

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 9.1 · #515545

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#5D5A57

#57595C

Analogous

#5C5757

#5D5A57

#5C5C57

Triadic

#5D5A57

#575C59

#59575C

Split-Complementary

#5D5A57

#575C5C

#57575C

Tetradic

#5D5A57

#575C57

#57595C

#5C575C

Monochromatic

#0D0D0C

#353331

#5D5A57

#83807C

#A8A6A3

Rectangle

#5D5A57

#595C57

#57595C

#59575C

Compound

#5D5A57

#5C5C57

#57595C

#57575C

Variations

Lighter

#7E7A77

#9E9C99

#C6C5C4

Darker

#4A4745

#33312F

#1E1D1C

Saturation

#5A5958

#5C5957

#87592B

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

6.85:1

vs Black

3.07:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5D5A57

#5C5B57

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5D5A57

#5B5B57

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5D5A57

#5D5A5A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Peppery 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

#85705C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5D5A57

Daylight 5500K

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

#727581

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.

#394C5F

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: #5D5A57;

CSS — background

background-color: #5D5A57;

CSS Variable

--color-peppery: #5D5A57;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'peppery': '#5D5A57' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5D5A57] text-[#5D5A57]

SCSS

$peppery: #5D5A57;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5D5A57?

#5D5A57 is Peppery, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5D5A57 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Peppery?

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

What colors pair well with Peppery?

Peppery 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 Peppery?

You can download Peppery 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 Peppery?

The hex code is #5D5A57. In RGB it's 93, 90, 87, and in HSL it's 30°, 3%, 35%.

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