NEUTRALS

Lava Gray

#5E686D

RGB 94, 104, 109 · HSL 200°, 7%, 40% · CMYK 14, 5, 0, 57

Lava Gray is #5E686D in HEX — rgb(94, 104, 109), hsl(200°, 7%, 40%), cmyk(14%, 5%, 0%, 57%).

Lava Gray pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 200°, 7%, 40%. 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#5E686D

RGB94, 104, 109

HSL200°, 7%, 40%

HSV200°, 14%, 43%

CMYK14, 5, 0, 57

Decimal6187117

CSS RGBrgb(94, 104, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(200, 7%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Lava Gray 1038-6

Exact match

Kilz

Murky Depths RM140

ΔE 0.8 · #5F676C

Benjamin Moore

Ocean 1630

ΔE 1.3 · #60676D

Dulux

Licorice Ice Cream SG6C8

ΔE 1.6 · #5E656B

Sherwin-Williams

Gibraltar SW6257

ΔE 1.9 · #626970

Behr

Blue Metal HDC-AC-25

ΔE 2.4 · #596267

Vista Paint

Grafton Grey K-810

ΔE 2.6 · #63686A

Hallman-Lindsay

Greybeard 528

ΔE 2.8 · #626869

Valspar

Cobalt Cannon 5001-2C

ΔE 3.1 · #596164

Farrow & Ball

Inchyra Blue 289

ΔE 3.3 · #586768

Dunn-Edwards

Anchor Gray DE6328

ΔE 3.8 · #596062

IKEA

IKEA156 156

ΔE 4.6 · #676973

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 7.5 · #4C6A74

RAL

Mouse Grey 7005

ΔE 7.9 · #646B63

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 8.1 · #485761

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 14.9 · #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 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

#5E686D

#6D645F

Analogous

#5F6D6B

#5E686D

#5F616D

Triadic

#5E686D

#6D5F68

#686D5F

Split-Complementary

#5E686D

#6D5F61

#6D6B5F

Tetradic

#5E686D

#6B5F6D

#6D645F

#616D5F

Monochromatic

#181A1B

#3B4144

#5E686D

#848F94

#ADB4B8

Rectangle

#5E686D

#645F6D

#6D645F

#686D5F

Compound

#5E686D

#5F616D

#6D645F

#6D6B5F

Variations

Lighter

#7C878D

#9EA5A9

#C7CACC

Darker

#4C5458

#343A3C

#1E2223

Saturation

#646768

#5F686D

#2F789D

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

5.71:1

vs Black

3.68:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5E686D

#63656E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5E686D

#66666C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5E686D

#5E6968

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Lava Gray 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

#867B6D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5E686D

Daylight 5500K

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

#738091

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.

#6C4F41

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: #5E686D;

CSS — background

background-color: #5E686D;

CSS Variable

--color-lava-gray: #5E686D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lava-gray': '#5E686D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5E686D] text-[#5E686D]

SCSS

$lava-gray: #5E686D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5E686D?

#5E686D is Lava Gray, a mid-tone neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5E686D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lava Gray?

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

What colors pair well with Lava Gray?

Lava Gray 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 Lava Gray?

You can download Lava Gray 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 Lava Gray?

The hex code is #5E686D. In RGB it's 94, 104, 109, and in HSL it's 200°, 7%, 40%.

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