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Aegean

#5E5A4D

RGB 94, 90, 77 · HSL 46°, 10%, 34% · CMYK 0, 4, 18, 63

Aegean is #5E5A4D in HEX — rgb(94, 90, 77), hsl(46°, 10%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 18%, 63%).

Aegean pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 46°, 10%, 34%. 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#5E5A4D

RGB94, 90, 77

HSL46°, 10%, 34%

HSV46°, 18%, 37%

CMYK0, 4, 18, 63

Decimal6183501

CSS RGBrgb(94, 90, 77)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 10%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Aegean 1491

Exact match

PPG

Moss Rock 1032-7

ΔE 0.8 · #5E5B4D

Sherwin-Williams

Garden Gate SW6167

ΔE 2 · #5E5949

Behr

Windgate Hill MQ6-24

ΔE 2 · #5C584E

Hallman-Lindsay

Serpentine 443

ΔE 2.2 · #5E5E51

Vista Paint

Serpentine C-442

ΔE 2.3 · #605F51

Dulux

Bull Kelp S17A7

ΔE 2.4 · #636053

Valspar

Roasted Sepia 6006-2C

ΔE 2.5 · #645B4F

Dunn-Edwards

English Forest DE6280

ΔE 3.9 · #606256

Kilz

Dark Umber RM190

ΔE 4.4 · #605F58

IKEA

IKEA138 138

ΔE 4.6 · #645850

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 5 · #515545

RAL

Pearl Beige 1035

ΔE 5 · #6A5D4D

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 5 · #66665A

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 6.9 · #726454

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 7.2 · #675544

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

A near-neutral with a subtle warm green undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#5E5A4D

#4E525F

Analogous

#5F534E

#5E5A4D

#5B5F4E

Triadic

#5E5A4D

#4E5F5B

#5B4E5F

Split-Complementary

#5E5A4D

#4E5B5F

#534E5F

Tetradic

#5E5A4D

#4E5F53

#4E525F

#5F4E5B

Monochromatic

#0E0D0B

#35332C

#5E5A4D

#898470

#ACA89A

Rectangle

#5E5A4D

#525F4E

#4E525F

#5B4E5F

Compound

#5E5A4D

#5B5F4E

#4E525F

#534E5F

Variations

Lighter

#847F6C

#A39F91

#C8C6C0

Darker

#4D493E

#35322A

#1F1D19

Saturation

#595854

#5F5B4E

#867027

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

6.90:1

vs Black

3.05:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5E5A4D

#5D5A4D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5E5A4D

#5B5B4F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5E5A4D

#5F585A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Aegean 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

#867055

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5E5A4D

Daylight 5500K

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

#737579

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.

#37405C

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: #5E5A4D;

CSS — background

background-color: #5E5A4D;

CSS Variable

--color-aegean: #5E5A4D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aegean': '#5E5A4D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5E5A4D] text-[#5E5A4D]

SCSS

$aegean: #5E5A4D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5E5A4D?

#5E5A4D is Aegean, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5E5A4D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aegean?

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

What colors pair well with Aegean?

Aegean 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 Aegean?

You can download Aegean 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 Aegean?

The hex code is #5E5A4D. In RGB it's 94, 90, 77, and in HSL it's 46°, 10%, 34%.

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