NEUTRALS

Hazelwood

#5D6A61

RGB 93, 106, 97 · HSL 138°, 7%, 39% · CMYK 12, 0, 8, 58

Hazelwood is #5D6A61 in HEX — rgb(93, 106, 97), hsl(138°, 7%, 39%), cmyk(12%, 0%, 8%, 58%).

Hazelwood pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 138°, 7%, 39%. 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#5D6A61

RGB93, 106, 97

HSL138°, 7%, 39%

HSV138°, 12%, 42%

CMYK12, 0, 8, 58

Decimal6122081

CSS RGBrgb(93, 106, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(138, 7%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Hazelwood C-1407

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Hazelwood historic-hazelwood

ΔE 0.9 · #5B695F

Dunn-Edwards

Windrock DE6300

ΔE 1 · #5E6C62

Dulux

Hockham Green S24A7

ΔE 1.3 · #59685F

Benjamin Moore

Enchanted 700

ΔE 2.3 · #616F64

Behr

Gray Owl BNC-37

ΔE 2.4 · #646C62

PPG

Gunmetal Gray 1033-6

ΔE 2.5 · #646C64

RAL

Mouse Grey 7005

ΔE 2.7 · #646B63

Kilz

Culinary Herbs RG280-01

ΔE 3.2 · #5A6C5F

Sherwin-Williams

Rocky River SW6215

ΔE 3.3 · #5E706A

Valspar

Belmont Green 5005-4C

ΔE 3.5 · #5A6259

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 5.7 · #626664

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 5.7 · #66665A

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 6.9 · #646462

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 8.5 · #587675

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 10 · #515545

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

#5D6A61

#6A5C66

Analogous

#5F6A5C

#5D6A61

#5C6A68

Triadic

#5D6A61

#615C6A

#6A615C

Split-Complementary

#5D6A61

#685C6A

#6A5C5F

Tetradic

#5D6A61

#5C5F6A

#6A5C66

#6A685C

Monochromatic

#151916

#39413B

#5D6A61

#819286

#AAB5AE

Rectangle

#5D6A61

#5C666A

#6A5C66

#6A615C

Compound

#5D6A61

#5C6A68

#6A5C66

#6A5C5F

Variations

Lighter

#7A8B7F

#9CA79F

#C6CBC7

Darker

#4A554D

#323B35

#1D221F

Saturation

#616663

#5C6A61

#2E994E

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

5.68:1

vs Black

3.70:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5D6A61

#666562

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5D6A61

#686862

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5D6A61

#5E6869

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Hazelwood 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

#857C64

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5D6A61

Daylight 5500K

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

#728188

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.

#6A3F5D

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: #5D6A61;

CSS — background

background-color: #5D6A61;

CSS Variable

--color-hazelwood: #5D6A61;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hazelwood': '#5D6A61' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5D6A61] text-[#5D6A61]

SCSS

$hazelwood: #5D6A61;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5D6A61?

#5D6A61 is Hazelwood, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5D6A61 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hazelwood?

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

What colors pair well with Hazelwood?

Hazelwood 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 Hazelwood?

You can download Hazelwood 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 Hazelwood?

The hex code is #5D6A61. In RGB it's 93, 106, 97, and in HSL it's 138°, 7%, 39%.

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