GREYS

Presumption

#5E6277

RGB 94, 98, 119 · HSL 230°, 12%, 42% · CMYK 21, 18, 0, 53

Presumption is #5E6277 in HEX — rgb(94, 98, 119), hsl(230°, 12%, 42%), cmyk(21%, 18%, 0%, 53%).

Presumption pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 230°, 12%, 42%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces — as the project's quiet backbone. Reads best alongside white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#5E6277

RGB94, 98, 119

HSL230°, 12%, 42%

HSV230°, 21%, 47%

CMYK21, 18, 0, 53

Decimal6185591

CSS RGBrgb(94, 98, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(230, 12%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Presumption S41C6

ΔE 0.8 · #5E6377

Vista Paint

Flirty Fran K-89

ΔE 1.2 · #5C6379

Sherwin-Williams

Mesmerize SW6544

ΔE 1.8 · #5D657B

Benjamin Moore

Blue 1435 · CC-900

ΔE 2 · #5D6375

Dunn-Edwards

Pencil Lead DE5922

ΔE 2 · #5C6274

Valspar

Dark Night 4003-4C

ΔE 2.9 · #5E6576

Behr

Alter Ego N550-6

ΔE 2.9 · #555F76

PPG

Blue Zephyr 1042-6

ΔE 4.3 · #5B6676

Hallman-Lindsay

Grapes Of Wrath 1284

ΔE 4.7 · #65627D

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 5 · #6C6881

Kilz

Deep Velvet RB290-01

ΔE 5.7 · #4F5872

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 6.6 · #4D5B6A

IKEA

IKEA156 156

ΔE 7.2 · #676973

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 9.9 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 12 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 15.6 · #334059

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#5E6277

#78745E

Analogous

#5E6F78

#5E6277

#675E78

Triadic

#5E6277

#785E63

#63785E

Split-Complementary

#5E6277

#78675E

#6F785E

Tetradic

#5E6277

#785E6F

#78745E

#5E7867

Monochromatic

#1B1C22

#3D3F4D

#5E6277

#84899F

#AFB2C0

Rectangle

#5E6277

#745E78

#78745E

#63785E

Compound

#5E6277

#675E78

#78745E

#6F785E

Variations

Lighter

#7A7F97

#9DA0AF

#C7C8D0

Darker

#4B4E60

#333643

#1E1F27

Saturation

#67696F

#5E6378

#2F43A7

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms

Best Uses

walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces

Pairs With

white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.02:1

vs Black

3.49:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5E6277

#5D6377

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5E6277

#616175

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5E6277

#5C6663

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Presumption 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

#867674

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5E6277

Daylight 5500K

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

#737B99

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.

#726A44

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: #5E6277;

CSS — background

background-color: #5E6277;

CSS Variable

--color-presumption: #5E6277;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'presumption': '#5E6277' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5E6277] text-[#5E6277]

SCSS

$presumption: #5E6277;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5E6277?

#5E6277 is Presumption, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #5E6277 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Presumption?

Presumption works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Presumption?

Presumption pairs naturally with white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Presumption?

You can download Presumption 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 Presumption?

The hex code is #5E6277. In RGB it's 94, 98, 119, and in HSL it's 230°, 12%, 42%.

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