NEUTRALS

Charcoal Briquette

#5D625C

RGB 93, 98, 92 · HSL 110°, 3%, 37% · CMYK 5, 0, 6, 62

Charcoal Briquette is #5D625C in HEX — rgb(93, 98, 92), hsl(110°, 3%, 37%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 6%, 62%).

Charcoal Briquette pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 110°, 3%, 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#5D625C

RGB93, 98, 92

HSL110°, 3%, 37%

HSV110°, 6%, 38%

CMYK5, 0, 6, 62

Decimal6120028

CSS RGBrgb(93, 98, 92)

CSS HSLhsl(110, 3%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Tornado Wind C-583

ΔE 0.8 · #5C605A

Hallman-Lindsay

Tornado Wind 584

ΔE 1.6 · #60635F

Sherwin-Williams

Pewter Green SW6208

ΔE 1.9 · #5E6259

Valspar

Sable Evening 5006-2C

ΔE 2.1 · #636560

Dulux

Bogle SG5F7

ΔE 2.2 · #5A5D56

Behr

Trail Print 790F-6

ΔE 2.2 · #58625B

Kilz

Dark Umber RM190

ΔE 2.7 · #605F58

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 3.1 · #626664

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Pewter DE6314

ΔE 3.2 · #606865

Benjamin Moore

Quarry 1568

ΔE 3.3 · #626A65

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 3.5 · #646462

RAL

Mouse Grey 7005

ΔE 3.7 · #646B63

PPG

Gunmetal Gray 1033-6

ΔE 4.1 · #646C64

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 4.6 · #66665A

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 5.4 · #535654

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 8.4 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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 MasstoneGreen 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

#5D625C

#605C61

Analogous

#5F615C

#5D625C

#5C615D

Triadic

#5D625C

#5C5C61

#615C5C

Split-Complementary

#5D625C

#5D5C61

#615C5F

Tetradic

#5D625C

#5C5F61

#605C61

#615D5C

Monochromatic

#111211

#373A36

#5D625C

#828881

#A9ADA8

Rectangle

#5D625C

#5C6160

#605C61

#615C5C

Compound

#5D625C

#5C615D

#605C61

#615C5F

Variations

Lighter

#7C827B

#9DA19C

#C6C8C6

Darker

#4A4E49

#333632

#1D1F1D

Saturation

#5E5F5E

#5C615C

#3E8F2E

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

6.24:1

vs Black

3.37:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5D625C

#61605D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5D625C

#61615D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5D625C

#5E6161

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Charcoal Briquette 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

#857660

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5D625C

Daylight 5500K

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

#727B84

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.

#5E3C64

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: #5D625C;

CSS — background

background-color: #5D625C;

CSS Variable

--color-charcoal-briquette: #5D625C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'charcoal-briquette': '#5D625C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5D625C] text-[#5D625C]

SCSS

$charcoal-briquette: #5D625C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5D625C?

#5D625C is Charcoal Briquette, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5D625C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Charcoal Briquette?

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

What colors pair well with Charcoal Briquette?

Charcoal Briquette 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 Briquette?

You can download Charcoal Briquette 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 Briquette?

The hex code is #5D625C. In RGB it's 93, 98, 92, and in HSL it's 110°, 3%, 37%.

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