NEUTRALS

Less Travelled

#5D6A5A

RGB 93, 106, 90 · HSL 109°, 8%, 38% · CMYK 12, 0, 15, 58

Less Travelled is #5D6A5A in HEX — rgb(93, 106, 90), hsl(109°, 8%, 38%), cmyk(12%, 0%, 15%, 58%).

Less Travelled pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 109°, 8%, 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#5D6A5A

RGB93, 106, 90

HSL109°, 8%, 38%

HSV109°, 15%, 42%

CMYK12, 0, 15, 58

Decimal6122074

CSS RGBrgb(93, 106, 90)

CSS HSLhsl(109, 8%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Less Travelled MQ6-15

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Holiday 447

ΔE 1 · #5C6B5C

Dunn-Edwards

Italian Basil DE6287

ΔE 1.7 · #5F6957

Dulux

Wimbledon S21B7

ΔE 2.2 · #636D5B

Sherwin-Williams

Basil SW6194

ΔE 2.2 · #626E60

Kilz

Culinary Herbs RG280-01

ΔE 2.7 · #5A6C5F

Vista Paint

Picholine C-1409

ΔE 3.2 · #576854

Valspar

Treeline 5006-4C

ΔE 3.2 · #576356

Hallman-Lindsay

Hazelwood historic-hazelwood

ΔE 3.6 · #5B695F

RAL

Concrete Grey 7023

ΔE 4.3 · #686C5E

PPG

All About Olive 1126-7

ΔE 4.3 · #676C58

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 6 · #66665A

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 7.4 · #676450

Farrow & Ball

Green Smoke 47

ΔE 8.3 · #737C70

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 8.8 · #515545

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 9.2 · #746D5A

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

#5D6A5A

#665969

Analogous

#646959

#5D6A5A

#59695E

Triadic

#5D6A5A

#595C69

#69595C

Split-Complementary

#5D6A5A

#5E5969

#695964

Tetradic

#5D6A5A

#596469

#665969

#695E59

Monochromatic

#131613

#383F36

#5D6A5A

#81917E

#A9B4A7

Rectangle

#5D6A5A

#596966

#665969

#69595C

Compound

#5D6A5A

#59695E

#665969

#695964

Variations

Lighter

#7A8B76

#9CA79A

#C6CBC5

Darker

#495447

#323A31

#1D221C

Saturation

#5F635F

#5C6959

#40952D

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

5.71:1

vs Black

3.67:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5D6A5A

#67645B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5D6A5A

#68685C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5D6A5A

#5F6768

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Less Travelled 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

#857C5F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5D6A5A

Daylight 5500K

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

#728183

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.

#5F3E67

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: #5D6A5A;

CSS — background

background-color: #5D6A5A;

CSS Variable

--color-less-travelled: #5D6A5A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'less-travelled': '#5D6A5A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5D6A5A] text-[#5D6A5A]

SCSS

$less-travelled: #5D6A5A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5D6A5A?

#5D6A5A is Less Travelled, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5D6A5A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Less Travelled?

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

What colors pair well with Less Travelled?

Less Travelled 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 Travelled?

You can download Less Travelled 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 Travelled?

The hex code is #5D6A5A. In RGB it's 93, 106, 90, and in HSL it's 109°, 8%, 38%.

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