NEUTRALS

Spirit Rock

#5F534E

RGB 95, 83, 78 · HSL 18°, 10%, 34% · CMYK 0, 13, 18, 63

Spirit Rock is #5F534E in HEX — rgb(95, 83, 78), hsl(18°, 10%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 18%, 63%).

Spirit Rock pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 18°, 10%, 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#5F534E

RGB95, 83, 78

HSL18°, 10%, 34%

HSV18°, 18%, 37%

CMYK0, 13, 18, 63

Decimal6247246

CSS RGBrgb(95, 83, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 10%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Gargoyle 550

ΔE 0.4 · #60544F

Benjamin Moore

Topeka 1463

ΔE 0.8 · #615550

Valspar

Labrador 3009-9

ΔE 0.8 · #5E534F

Kilz

Bittersweet Brown LM140

ΔE 0.9 · #5D524E

Vista Paint

Rawhide C-1457

ΔE 1.4 · #61554E

Behr

Oak Creek HDC-AC-07

ΔE 1.5 · #5D504A

Dulux

Pure Zeal S10A7

ΔE 1.9 · #615753

Dunn-Edwards

Weathered Brown DEC756

ΔE 2.1 · #59504C

PPG

Chocolate Pretzel 1017-7

ΔE 2.1 · #60504B

IKEA

IKEA138 138

ΔE 2.7 · #645850

Sherwin-Williams

Thunder Gray SW7645

ΔE 3.9 · #57534C

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 5.7 · #534644

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 6.2 · #575757

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 6.6 · #53453C

RAL

Pearl Beige 1035

ΔE 7.7 · #6A5D4D

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 8.1 · #624A3E

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#5F534E

#4E5A5F

Analogous

#5F4E51

#5F534E

#5F5C4E

Triadic

#5F534E

#4E5F53

#534E5F

Split-Complementary

#5F534E

#4E5F5C

#4E515F

Tetradic

#5F534E

#515F4E

#4E5A5F

#5C4E5F

Monochromatic

#0E0C0B

#352F2C

#5F534E

#897870

#ACA09A

Rectangle

#5F534E

#5A5F4E

#4E5A5F

#534E5F

Compound

#5F534E

#5F5C4E

#4E5A5F

#4E515F

Variations

Lighter

#84746C

#A39791

#C8C2C0

Darker

#4D423E

#352E2A

#1F1A19

Saturation

#595654

#5F534E

#864427

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

7.41:1

AAA

vs Black

2.83:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5F534E

#59574E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5F534E

#55554F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5F534E

#5F5253

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Spirit Rock 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

#876B56

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5F534E

Daylight 5500K

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

#74707A

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.

#37515C

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: #5F534E;

CSS — background

background-color: #5F534E;

CSS Variable

--color-spirit-rock: #5F534E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spirit-rock': '#5F534E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5F534E] text-[#5F534E]

SCSS

$spirit-rock: #5F534E;

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#57504C · ΔE 2.9

Fresco Urbain

#5F4E4B · ΔE 3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5F534E?

#5F534E is Spirit Rock, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5F534E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spirit Rock?

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

What colors pair well with Spirit Rock?

Spirit Rock 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 Spirit Rock?

You can download Spirit Rock 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 Spirit Rock?

The hex code is #5F534E. In RGB it's 95, 83, 78, and in HSL it's 18°, 10%, 34%.

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