NEUTRALS

Charcoal Sketch

#5D5B56

RGB 93, 91, 86 · HSL 43°, 4%, 35% · CMYK 0, 2, 8, 64

Charcoal Sketch is #5D5B56 in HEX — rgb(93, 91, 86), hsl(43°, 4%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 8%, 64%).

Charcoal Sketch pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 43°, 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#5D5B56

RGB93, 91, 86

HSL43°, 4%, 35%

HSV43°, 8%, 36%

CMYK0, 2, 8, 64

Decimal6118230

CSS RGBrgb(93, 91, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 4%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Deep Walnut S13A7

ΔE 1.2 · #605C58

Behr

Wright Brown N140-6

ΔE 1.2 · #5D5B58

PPG

Stone's Throw 1008-7

ΔE 1.2 · #605C58

Vista Paint

Dark Shadows K-817

ΔE 1.5 · #5F5D5A

Valspar

English Tea Party 6004-2C

ΔE 1.7 · #5D5952

Kilz

Dark Umber RM190

ΔE 2 · #605F58

Benjamin Moore

Ashwood 1484

ΔE 2.5 · #575952

Hallman-Lindsay

Gropius Gray historic-gropius-gray

ΔE 2.6 · #63615D

Dunn-Edwards

Jet DE6378

ΔE 2.8 · #575654

Sherwin-Williams

Peppercorn SW7674

ΔE 3.4 · #585858

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 3.6 · #575757

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 3.7 · #535654

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 4.2 · #646462

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 5.1 · #626664

RAL

Traffic Grey B 7043

ΔE 5.2 · #4E5452

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 8 · #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

#5D5B56

#56585D

Analogous

#5D5756

#5D5B56

#5B5D56

Triadic

#5D5B56

#565D5B

#5B565D

Split-Complementary

#5D5B56

#565B5D

#57565D

Tetradic

#5D5B56

#565D57

#56585D

#5D565B

Monochromatic

#0D0D0C

#353431

#5D5B56

#85827A

#A9A7A2

Rectangle

#5D5B56

#585D56

#56585D

#5B565D

Compound

#5D5B56

#5B5D56

#56585D

#57565D

Variations

Lighter

#7F7D76

#9F9D98

#C7C6C3

Darker

#4A4944

#33322F

#1E1D1B

Saturation

#5A5A58

#5D5B56

#886D2B

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

6.78:1

vs Black

3.10:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5D5B56

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5D5B56

#5B5B57

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5D5B56

#5D5A5B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Charcoal Sketch 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

#85715C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5D5B56

Daylight 5500K

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

#727680

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.

#39445F

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: #5D5B56;

CSS — background

background-color: #5D5B56;

CSS Variable

--color-charcoal-sketch: #5D5B56;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'charcoal-sketch': '#5D5B56' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5D5B56] text-[#5D5B56]

SCSS

$charcoal-sketch: #5D5B56;

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#565851 · ΔE 2.7

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#575553 · ΔE 3.0

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#585858 · ΔE 3.4

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#58584E · ΔE 3.6

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#57595A · ΔE 4.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5D5B56?

#5D5B56 is Charcoal Sketch, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5D5B56 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Charcoal Sketch?

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

What colors pair well with Charcoal Sketch?

Charcoal Sketch 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 Charcoal Sketch?

You can download Charcoal Sketch 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 Charcoal Sketch?

The hex code is #5D5B56. In RGB it's 93, 91, 86, and in HSL it's 43°, 4%, 35%.

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