NEUTRALS

Soot Veil

#5D5E5C

RGB 93, 94, 92 · HSL 90°, 1%, 36% · CMYK 1, 0, 2, 63

Soot Veil is #5D5E5C in HEX — rgb(93, 94, 92), hsl(90°, 1%, 36%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 2%, 63%).

Soot Veil pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 90°, 1%, 36%. 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#5D5E5C
RGB93, 94, 92
HSL90°, 1%, 36%
HSV90°, 2%, 37%
CMYK1, 0, 2, 63
Decimal6119004
CSS RGBrgb(93, 94, 92)
CSS HSLhsl(90, 1%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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ΔE 0.9 · #5B5D5C

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Charcoal SmudgeDE6370

ΔE 1 · #60605E

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Muted Ebony4008-2C

ΔE 1 · #5B5E5D

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PPG

Knight's Armor1001-6

ΔE 1.3 · #5C5D5D

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Wright BrownN140-6

ΔE 1.7 · #5D5B58

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Grey EagleSN4E8

ΔE 2.3 · #616061

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AmblerCW-685

ΔE 2.5 · #585A5B

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IKEA188188

ΔE 2.6 · #646462

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ΔE 2.7 · #585858

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ΔE 3.1 · #625D5E

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Down Pipe26

ΔE 3.3 · #626664

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ΔE 3.6 · #535654

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Basalt Grey7012

ΔE 5 · #4E5754

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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 MasstoneYellow-Green 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

#5D5E5C
#5C5B5D

Analogous

#5D5D5B
#5D5E5C
#5B5D5B

Triadic

#5D5E5C
#5B5C5D
#5D5B5C

Split-Complementary

#5D5E5C
#5B5B5D
#5D5B5D

Tetradic

#5D5E5C
#5B5D5D
#5C5B5D
#5D5B5B

Monochromatic

#0F0F0F
#363635
#5D5E5C
#828381
#A8A9A7

Rectangle

#5D5E5C
#5B5D5C
#5C5B5D
#5D5B5C

Compound

#5D5E5C
#5B5D5B
#5C5B5D
#5D5B5D

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Soot Veil run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F0F0F0
Tint #CBCBCA
Tint #A6A7A5
Tint #818280
Base #5D5E5C
Shade #4D4D4C
Shade #3D3E3D
Shade #2E2E2D
Shade #1F1F1E

Variations

Lighter

#7C7E7B
#9D9E9C
#C6C6C5

Darker

#494A49
#323332
#1D1E1D

Saturation

#5C5C5C
#5C5D5B
#5C8A2D

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)

Aa

vs White

6.52:1

AA

Aa

vs Black

3.22:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5D5E5C
#5E5D5C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5D5E5C
#5E5E5C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5D5E5C
#5D5E5E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Soot Veil 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

#857360

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5D5E5C

Daylight 5500K

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

#727884

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#4E3B62

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

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: #5D5E5C;
CSS — background 
background-color: #5D5E5C;
CSS Variable 
--color-soot-veil: #5D5E5C;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'soot-veil': '#5D5E5C' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#5D5E5C] text-[#5D5E5C]
SCSS 
$soot-veil: #5D5E5C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5D5E5C?

#5D5E5C is Soot Veil, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5D5E5C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Soot Veil?

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

What colors pair well with Soot Veil?

Soot Veil 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 Soot Veil?

You can download Soot Veil 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 Soot Veil?

The hex code is #5D5E5C. In RGB it's 93, 94, 92, and in HSL it's 90°, 1%, 36%.

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