NEUTRALS

Virginia Soil

#5F4F4C

RGB 95, 79, 76 · HSL 9°, 11%, 34% · CMYK 0, 17, 20, 63

Virginia Soil is #5F4F4C in HEX — rgb(95, 79, 76), hsl(9°, 11%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 20%, 63%).

Virginia Soil pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 9°, 11%, 34%. 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#5F4F4C

RGB95, 79, 76

HSL9°, 11%, 34%

HSV9°, 20%, 37%

CMYK0, 17, 20, 63

Decimal6246220

CSS RGBrgb(95, 79, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 11%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Virginia Soil 1003-9A

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Fresco 1253

ΔE 0.5 · #604F4C

Kilz

Chocolate Indulgence LM150

ΔE 0.6 · #5F4F4D

Behr

Cabin In The Woods MQ2-35

ΔE 1.2 · #5C4D49

PPG

Chocolate Pretzel 1017-7

ΔE 1.3 · #60504B

Dulux

Night Hawk S04A7

ΔE 2.4 · #615452

Dunn-Edwards

Lynx DE6035

ΔE 2.5 · #604D47

Vista Paint

Gargoyle C-549

ΔE 2.6 · #5B4F49

Hallman-Lindsay

Gargoyle 550

ΔE 2.7 · #60544F

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 2.9 · #574C49

Sherwin-Williams

Chateau Brown SW7510

ΔE 3.1 · #5B4B44

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 4.4 · #534644

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 6 · #53453C

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 7.3 · #624A3E

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 7.7 · #575757

RAL

Pearl Beige 1035

ΔE 9.4 · #6A5D4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#5F4F4C

#4D5D60

Analogous

#604D54

#5F4F4C

#605A4D

Triadic

#5F4F4C

#4D6050

#504D60

Split-Complementary

#5F4F4C

#4D605A

#4D5460

Tetradic

#5F4F4C

#54604D

#4D5D60

#5A4D60

Monochromatic

#0E0C0B

#362D2B

#5F4F4C

#8B736F

#AD9C99

Rectangle

#5F4F4C

#5D604D

#4D5D60

#504D60

Compound

#5F4F4C

#605A4D

#4D5D60

#4D5460

Variations

Lighter

#866F6B

#A39391

#C9C1C0

Darker

#4D403D

#352C2A

#1F1918

Saturation

#5A5554

#60504D

#873527

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

7.75:1

AAA

vs Black

2.71:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5F4F4C

#57554C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5F4F4C

#52524C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5F4F4C

#5F4F50

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Virginia Soil 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

#876854

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5F4F4C

Daylight 5500K

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

#746D78

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#37575C

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: #5F4F4C;

CSS — background

background-color: #5F4F4C;

CSS Variable

--color-virginia-soil: #5F4F4C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'virginia-soil': '#5F4F4C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5F4F4C] text-[#5F4F4C]

SCSS

$virginia-soil: #5F4F4C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5F4F4C?

#5F4F4C is Virginia Soil, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5F4F4C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Virginia Soil?

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

What colors pair well with Virginia Soil?

Virginia Soil 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 Virginia Soil?

You can download Virginia Soil 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 Virginia Soil?

The hex code is #5F4F4C. In RGB it's 95, 79, 76, and in HSL it's 9°, 11%, 34%.

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