NEUTRALS

Legacy

#5E5A67

RGB 94, 90, 103 · HSL 258°, 7%, 38% · CMYK 9, 13, 0, 60

Legacy is #5E5A67 in HEX — rgb(94, 90, 103), hsl(258°, 7%, 38%), cmyk(9%, 13%, 0%, 60%).

Legacy pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 258°, 7%, 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#5E5A67

RGB94, 90, 103

HSL258°, 7%, 38%

HSV258°, 13%, 40%

CMYK9, 13, 0, 60

Decimal6183527

CSS RGBrgb(94, 90, 103)

CSS HSLhsl(258, 7%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Legacy UL250-22

ΔE 0.9 · #5C5967

Valspar

Boysenberry Jam 4002-4C

ΔE 2.1 · #635D6C

PPG

Purple Parlor 13-17

ΔE 2.5 · #595461

Sherwin-Williams

Midnight SW6264

ΔE 2.5 · #5D5962

Dulux

Prince Royal S44A6

ΔE 3.2 · #60616F

Hallman-Lindsay

Blackwater 1320

ΔE 3.3 · #545663

Vista Paint

Muted Mulberry C-1381

ΔE 3.4 · #67626E

Benjamin Moore

Mythic CSP-510

ΔE 3.7 · #605A61

Dunn-Edwards

Night Night DE5937

ΔE 5.3 · #4F4F5E

Kilz

Roasted Beet RA100-01

ΔE 5.9 · #685860

IKEA

IKEA156 156

ΔE 6.4 · #676973

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 7 · #4D5B6A

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 8.3 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 8.4 · #575757

RAL

Graphite Grey 7024

ΔE 8.9 · #474A51

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 15.7 · #334059

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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 MasstoneViolet 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

#5E5A67

#64685A

Analogous

#5A5D68

#5E5A67

#655A68

Triadic

#5E5A67

#685E5A

#5A685E

Split-Complementary

#5E5A67

#68655A

#5D685A

Tetradic

#5E5A67

#685A5D

#64685A

#5A6865

Monochromatic

#141316

#39373F

#5E5A67

#847F90

#ABA8B3

Rectangle

#5E5A67

#685A64

#64685A

#5A685E

Compound

#5E5A67

#655A68

#64685A

#5D685A

Variations

Lighter

#7D7889

#9E9AA6

#C7C5CA

Darker

#4B4853

#343139

#1E1D22

Saturation

#605F63

#5E5A68

#4C2D95

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

6.70:1

vs Black

3.13:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5E5A67

#5A5D67

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5E5A67

#5B5B65

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5E5A67

#5D5C5B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Legacy 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

#867068

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5E5A67

Daylight 5500K

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

#73758D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#5B673E

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: #5E5A67;

CSS — background

background-color: #5E5A67;

CSS Variable

--color-legacy: #5E5A67;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'legacy': '#5E5A67' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5E5A67] text-[#5E5A67]

SCSS

$legacy: #5E5A67;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5E5A67?

#5E5A67 is Legacy, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5E5A67 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Legacy?

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

What colors pair well with Legacy?

Legacy 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 Legacy?

You can download Legacy 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 Legacy?

The hex code is #5E5A67. In RGB it's 94, 90, 103, and in HSL it's 258°, 7%, 38%.

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