NEUTRALS

Serpentine

#5E5E51

RGB 94, 94, 81 · HSL 60°, 7%, 34% · CMYK 0, 0, 14, 63

Serpentine is #5E5E51 in HEX — rgb(94, 94, 81), hsl(60°, 7%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 14%, 63%).

Serpentine pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 60°, 7%, 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#5E5E51

RGB94, 94, 81

HSL60°, 7%, 34%

HSV60°, 14%, 37%

CMYK0, 0, 14, 63

Decimal6184529

CSS RGBrgb(94, 94, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 7%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Serpentine 443

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Mohegan 2138-30

ΔE 0.9 · #605F51

Vista Paint

Serpentine C-442

ΔE 0.9 · #605F51

Valspar

Night Safari 6011-3

ΔE 1.4 · #605F54

PPG

Osiris 1031-7

ΔE 1.6 · #5B5A4D

Dulux

Bull Kelp S17A7

ΔE 1.7 · #636053

Dunn-Edwards

English Forest DE6280

ΔE 1.9 · #606256

Behr

Pastoral PPU10-20

ΔE 2.7 · #595F53

Sherwin-Williams

Cast Iron SW6202

ΔE 3.2 · #64645A

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 3.4 · #66665A

Kilz

Dark Umber RM190

ΔE 3.7 · #605F58

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 5 · #676450

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 5 · #515545

RAL

Quartz Grey 7039

ΔE 5.6 · #6C6960

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 7.5 · #726454

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 7.5 · #535654

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#5E5E51

#51515D

Analogous

#5D5751

#5E5E51

#575D51

Triadic

#5E5E51

#515D5D

#5D515D

Split-Complementary

#5E5E51

#51575D

#57515D

Tetradic

#5E5E51

#515D57

#51515D

#5D5157

Monochromatic

#0E0E0C

#34342D

#5E5E51

#868674

#AAAA9D

Rectangle

#5E5E51

#515D51

#51515D

#5D515D

Compound

#5E5E51

#575D51

#51515D

#57515D

Variations

Lighter

#818170

#A0A094

#C7C7C1

Darker

#4A4A40

#33332C

#1E1E1A

Saturation

#595955

#5D5D51

#858528

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

6.57:1

vs Black

3.20:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5E5E51

#605D52

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5E5E51

#5E5E53

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5E5E51

#5F5C5D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Serpentine 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

#867358

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5E5E51

Daylight 5500K

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

#73787C

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.

#37375C

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: #5E5E51;

CSS — background

background-color: #5E5E51;

CSS Variable

--color-serpentine: #5E5E51;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'serpentine': '#5E5E51' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5E5E51] text-[#5E5E51]

SCSS

$serpentine: #5E5E51;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5E5E51?

#5E5E51 is Serpentine, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5E5E51 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Serpentine?

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

What colors pair well with Serpentine?

Serpentine 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 Serpentine?

You can download Serpentine 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 Serpentine?

The hex code is #5E5E51. In RGB it's 94, 94, 81, and in HSL it's 60°, 7%, 34%.

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