NEUTRALS

Sheet Metal

#5E6063

RGB 94, 96, 99 · HSL 216°, 3%, 38% · CMYK 5, 3, 0, 61

Sheet Metal is #5E6063 in HEX — rgb(94, 96, 99), hsl(216°, 3%, 38%), cmyk(5%, 3%, 0%, 61%).

Sheet Metal pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 216°, 3%, 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#5E6063

RGB94, 96, 99

HSL216°, 3%, 38%

HSV216°, 5%, 39%

CMYK5, 3, 0, 61

Decimal6185059

CSS RGBrgb(94, 96, 99)

CSS HSLhsl(216, 3%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Sheet Metal DE6356

Exact match

PPG

Glazed Granite 1011-6

ΔE 1 · #5B5E61

Dulux

Grey Eagle SN4E8

ΔE 1.7 · #616061

Behr

Pencil Point PPU18-2

ΔE 2 · #595D62

Sherwin-Williams

Cloak Gray SW6278

ΔE 2.1 · #605E63

Benjamin Moore

Anchor 2126-30

ΔE 2.2 · #5D6268

Valspar

Cobalt Cannon 5001-2C

ΔE 2.4 · #596164

Vista Paint

Charcoal Shadow K-809

ΔE 2.7 · #565B5D

Hallman-Lindsay

Zen Retreat 535

ΔE 2.8 · #5B5D5C

Kilz

Space RM200

ΔE 3.2 · #625D5E

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 3.5 · #646462

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 3.8 · #626664

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 4.2 · #575757

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 5.4 · #535654

RAL

Traffic Grey B 7043

ΔE 6.6 · #4E5452

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 12.9 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#5E6063

#64615E

Analogous

#5E6364

#5E6063

#5F5E64

Triadic

#5E6063

#645E60

#60645E

Split-Complementary

#5E6063

#645F5E

#63645E

Tetradic

#5E6063

#645E63

#64615E

#5E645F

Monochromatic

#141415

#393A3C

#5E6063

#84868B

#ABADB0

Rectangle

#5E6063

#615E64

#64615E

#60645E

Compound

#5E6063

#5F5E64

#64615E

#63645E

Variations

Lighter

#7D8084

#9EA0A3

#C7C7C9

Darker

#4B4D50

#343537

#1E1F20

Saturation

#606162

#5E6064

#2F5793

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

6.31:1

vs Black

3.33:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5E6063

#5F6063

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5E6063

#606063

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5E6063

#5E6060

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Sheet Metal 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

#867565

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5E6063

Daylight 5500K

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

#737A8A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#67563E

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: #5E6063;

CSS — background

background-color: #5E6063;

CSS Variable

--color-sheet-metal: #5E6063;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sheet-metal': '#5E6063' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5E6063] text-[#5E6063]

SCSS

$sheet-metal: #5E6063;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5E6063?

#5E6063 is Sheet Metal, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5E6063 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sheet Metal?

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

What colors pair well with Sheet Metal?

Sheet Metal 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 Sheet Metal?

You can download Sheet Metal 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 Sheet Metal?

The hex code is #5E6063. In RGB it's 94, 96, 99, and in HSL it's 216°, 3%, 38%.

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