NEUTRALS

Less Traveled

#5D6957

RGB 93, 105, 87 · HSL 100°, 9%, 38% · CMYK 11, 0, 17, 59

Less Traveled is #5D6957 in HEX — rgb(93, 105, 87), hsl(100°, 9%, 38%), cmyk(11%, 0%, 17%, 59%).

Less Traveled pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 100°, 9%, 38%. 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#5D6957

RGB93, 105, 87

HSL100°, 9%, 38%

HSV100°, 17%, 41%

CMYK11, 0, 17, 59

Decimal6121815

CSS RGBrgb(93, 105, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(100, 9%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Italian Basil DE6287

ΔE 0.9 · #5F6957

Behr

Royal Orchard PPU11-1

ΔE 1.2 · #5F6C5A

Dulux

Wimbledon S21B7

ΔE 2 · #636D5B

Benjamin Moore

Holiday 447

ΔE 2.3 · #5C6B5C

Vista Paint

Picholine C-1409

ΔE 2.6 · #576854

Valspar

Boughs of Pine 5007-4C

ΔE 2.7 · #5F6852

Hallman-Lindsay

Picholine historic-picholine

ΔE 3.2 · #566955

Sherwin-Williams

Basil SW6194

ΔE 3.3 · #626E60

PPG

All About Olive 1126-7

ΔE 3.6 · #676C58

Kilz

Culinary Herbs RG280-01

ΔE 3.9 · #5A6C5F

RAL

Concrete Grey 7023

ΔE 4.6 · #686C5E

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 6.2 · #66665A

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 6.7 · #676450

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 8.3 · #515545

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 8.8 · #746D5A

Farrow & Ball

Green Smoke 47

ΔE 9 · #737C70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#5D6957

#64586A

Analogous

#676A58

#5D6957

#586A5B

Triadic

#5D6957

#585E6A

#6A585E

Split-Complementary

#5D6957

#5B586A

#6A5867

Tetradic

#5D6957

#58676A

#64586A

#6A5B58

Monochromatic

#141613

#394035

#5D6957

#84927C

#ABB5A6

Rectangle

#5D6957

#586A64

#64586A

#6A585E

Compound

#5D6957

#586A5B

#64586A

#6A5867

Variations

Lighter

#7D8C75

#9EA799

#C7CBC4

Darker

#4B5546

#343B30

#1E221C

Saturation

#60645E

#5E6A58

#4F962C

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

5.80:1

vs Black

3.62:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5D6957

#676458

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5D6957

#67675A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5D6957

#5F6667

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Less Traveled 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

#857B5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5D6957

Daylight 5500K

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

#728081

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#593E67

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: #5D6957;

CSS — background

background-color: #5D6957;

CSS Variable

--color-less-traveled: #5D6957;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'less-traveled': '#5D6957' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5D6957] text-[#5D6957]

SCSS

$less-traveled: #5D6957;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5D6957?

#5D6957 is Less Traveled, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5D6957 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Less Traveled?

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

What colors pair well with Less Traveled?

Less Traveled 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 Less Traveled?

You can download Less Traveled 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 Less Traveled?

The hex code is #5D6957. In RGB it's 93, 105, 87, and in HSL it's 100°, 9%, 38%.

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