NEUTRALS

Le Luxe

#5E6869

RGB 94, 104, 105 · HSL 185°, 6%, 39% · CMYK 10, 1, 0, 59

Le Luxe is #5E6869 in HEX — rgb(94, 104, 105), hsl(185°, 6%, 39%), cmyk(10%, 1%, 0%, 59%).

Le Luxe pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 185°, 6%, 39%. 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#5E6869

RGB94, 104, 105

HSL185°, 6%, 39%

HSV185°, 10%, 41%

CMYK10, 1, 0, 59

Decimal6187113

CSS RGBrgb(94, 104, 105)

CSS HSLhsl(185, 6%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Spacebox C-492

ΔE 1.5 · #5B696A

Hallman-Lindsay

Greybeard 528

ΔE 1.6 · #626869

Behr

Cordite HDC-MD-28

ΔE 1.7 · #606666

Farrow & Ball

Inchyra Blue 289

ΔE 2.1 · #586768

PPG

Lava Gray 1038-6

ΔE 2.4 · #5E686D

Benjamin Moore

Knoxville HC-160

ΔE 2.4 · #5F6D6D

Sherwin-Williams

Web Gray SW7075

ΔE 2.4 · #616669

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Pewter DE6314

ΔE 2.5 · #606865

Kilz

Charcoal RM150

ΔE 2.5 · #566466

Valspar

Cobalt Cannon 5001-2C

ΔE 3 · #596164

Dulux

Licorice Ice Cream SG6C8

ΔE 3.4 · #5E656B

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 4.5 · #646462

RAL

Mouse Grey 7005

ΔE 5.6 · #646B63

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 7.4 · #575757

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 7.7 · #535654

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 13.2 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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 MasstoneTeal 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

#5E6869

#695E5D

Analogous

#5D6964

#5E6869

#5D6269

Triadic

#5E6869

#695D68

#68695D

Split-Complementary

#5E6869

#695D62

#69645D

Tetradic

#5E6869

#645D69

#695E5D

#62695D

Monochromatic

#161818

#3A4041

#5E6869

#839091

#ABB4B5

Rectangle

#5E6869

#5E5D69

#695E5D

#68695D

Compound

#5E6869

#5D6269

#695E5D

#69645D

Variations

Lighter

#7B898A

#9DA6A6

#C6CACB

Darker

#4B5455

#333A3A

#1E2222

Saturation

#626565

#5D6869

#2F8F98

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

5.74:1

vs Black

3.66:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5E6869

#64656A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5E6869

#666669

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5E6869

#5E6867

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Le Luxe 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

#867B6A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5E6869

Daylight 5500K

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

#73808E

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.

#6A433F

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: #5E6869;

CSS — background

background-color: #5E6869;

CSS Variable

--color-le-luxe: #5E6869;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'le-luxe': '#5E6869' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5E6869] text-[#5E6869]

SCSS

$le-luxe: #5E6869;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5E6869?

#5E6869 is Le Luxe, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5E6869 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Le Luxe?

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

What colors pair well with Le Luxe?

Le Luxe 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 Le Luxe?

You can download Le Luxe 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 Le Luxe?

The hex code is #5E6869. In RGB it's 94, 104, 105, and in HSL it's 185°, 6%, 39%.

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