NEUTRALS

Shadow Woods

#5E534A

RGB 94, 83, 74 · HSL 27°, 12%, 33% · CMYK 0, 12, 21, 63

Shadow Woods is #5E534A in HEX — rgb(94, 83, 74), hsl(27°, 12%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 21%, 63%).

Shadow Woods pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 27°, 12%, 33%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#5E534A

RGB94, 83, 74

HSL27°, 12%, 33%

HSV27°, 21%, 37%

CMYK0, 12, 21, 63

Decimal6181706

CSS RGBrgb(94, 83, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 12%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Swiss Chocolate 3010-10

ΔE 0.4 · #5D5249

PPG

Cabin Fever 1021-7

ΔE 0.6 · #5E5349

Hallman-Lindsay

Wildwood 214

ΔE 0.8 · #60554C

Vista Paint

Wildwood C-213

ΔE 1.3 · #5E5449

Dulux

Veiled Dusk S14B8

ΔE 1.7 · #595047

Benjamin Moore

Rural 1239

ΔE 1.9 · #605148

Behr

Oak Creek HDC-AC-07

ΔE 2.2 · #5D504A

IKEA

IKEA138 138

ΔE 2.3 · #645850

Dunn-Edwards

Black Walnut DE6063

ΔE 2.3 · #5E4F46

Kilz

Bittersweet Brown LM140

ΔE 3.1 · #5D524E

Sherwin-Williams

Thunder Gray SW7645

ΔE 3.5 · #57534C

RAL

Pearl Beige 1035

ΔE 5.9 · #6A5D4D

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 5.9 · #53453C

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 6.7 · #534644

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 7.3 · #624A3E

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 7.5 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#5E534A

#4A555E

Analogous

#5E4A4B

#5E534A

#5E5D4A

Triadic

#5E534A

#4A5E53

#534A5E

Split-Complementary

#5E534A

#4A5E5D

#4A4B5E

Tetradic

#5E534A

#4B5E4A

#4A555E

#5D4A5E

Monochromatic

#0E0D0B

#332D28

#5E534A

#89796C

#ACA095

Rectangle

#5E534A

#555E4A

#4A555E

#534A5E

Compound

#5E534A

#5E5D4A

#4A555E

#4A4B5E

Variations

Lighter

#857568

#A3978E

#C8C3BE

Darker

#4C423B

#342E28

#1F1B17

Saturation

#575451

#5E534A

#834F25

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

7.47:1

AAA

vs Black

2.81:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5E534A

#59564A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5E534A

#55554B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5E534A

#5E5253

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Shadow Woods 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

#866B53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5E534A

Daylight 5500K

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

#737077

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.

#364959

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: #5E534A;

CSS — background

background-color: #5E534A;

CSS Variable

--color-shadow-woods: #5E534A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shadow-woods': '#5E534A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5E534A] text-[#5E534A]

SCSS

$shadow-woods: #5E534A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5E534A?

#5E534A is Shadow Woods, a deep neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #5E534A warm or cool?

Shadow Woods reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Shadow Woods?

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

What colors pair well with Shadow Woods?

Shadow Woods 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 Shadow Woods?

You can download Shadow Woods 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 Shadow Woods?

The hex code is #5E534A. In RGB it's 94, 83, 74, and in HSL it's 27°, 12%, 33%.

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