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Knoxville Gray

#5E6C6C

RGB 94, 108, 108 · HSL 180°, 7%, 40% · CMYK 13, 0, 0, 58

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Knoxville Gray pulls into the classic end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 180°, 7%, 40%. The color's low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality and reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. In interior projects it shines on wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents, particularly within any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Reads best alongside natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants.

Color Codes

HEX#5E6C6C
RGB94, 108, 108
HSL180°, 7%, 40%
HSV180°, 5%, 40%
CMYK13, 0, 0, 58
Decimal6188140
CSS RGBrgb(94, 108, 108)
CSS HSLhsl(180, 7%, 40%)

Paint Matches

Benjamin Moore

Knoxville Gray HC-160

Blue · Exact match

Color Theory

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

Tetradic

Variations

Lighter

#778888
#92A0A0
#ADB8B8

Darker

#475252
#2F3737
#181B1B

Saturation

#666666
#5E6C6C
#408C8C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone

Best Uses

wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents

Pairs With

natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants

Accessibility (WCAG)

Aa

vs White

5.47:1

AA

Aa

vs Black

3.84:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

Original → Simulated

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Build a palette around Knoxville Gray

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5E6C6C?

#5E6C6C is Knoxville Gray, a mid neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5E6C6C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Knoxville Gray?

Knoxville Gray works well in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.

What colors pair well with Knoxville Gray?

Knoxville Gray pairs naturally with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Knoxville Gray?

You can download Knoxville 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 RGB value of #5E6C6C?

#5E6C6C converts to RGB 94, 108, 108.