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Baroque Grey

#5F5D64

RGB 95, 93, 100 · HSL 257°, 4%, 38% · CMYK 5, 7, 0, 61

Baroque Grey is #5F5D64 in HEX — rgb(95, 93, 100), hsl(257°, 4%, 38%), cmyk(5%, 7%, 0%, 61%).

Baroque Grey pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 257°, 4%, 38%. 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#5F5D64

RGB95, 93, 100

HSL257°, 4%, 38%

HSV257°, 7%, 39%

CMYK5, 7, 0, 61

Decimal6249828

CSS RGBrgb(95, 93, 100)

CSS HSLhsl(257, 4%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Cloak Gray SW6278

ΔE 1.3 · #605E63

Behr

Dark Shadows MQ5-2

ΔE 1.5 · #5B5A60

Dulux

Wonder Wine S45A6

ΔE 1.8 · #635D63

Benjamin Moore

Mythic CSP-510

ΔE 1.9 · #605A61

Vista Paint

Five O'Clock Shadow K-777

ΔE 1.9 · #5A5C64

PPG

Gray Flannel 1013-6

ΔE 2.3 · #585960

Dunn-Edwards

Sheet Metal DE6356

ΔE 3.1 · #5E6063

Valspar

Hematite 4006-2C

ΔE 3.2 · #56595E

Hallman-Lindsay

Muted Mulberry historic-muted-mulberry

ΔE 3.5 · #66626D

Kilz

Space RM200

ΔE 3.9 · #625D5E

IKEA

IKEA156 156

ΔE 5.2 · #676973

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 5.2 · #575757

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 6.7 · #626664

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 7 · #535654

RAL

Traffic Grey B 7043

ΔE 8.1 · #4E5452

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 15.1 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#5F5D64

#63655D

Analogous

#5D5F65

#5F5D64

#635D65

Triadic

#5F5D64

#655F5D

#5D655F

Split-Complementary

#5F5D64

#65635D

#5F655D

Tetradic

#5F5D64

#655D5F

#63655D

#5D6563

Monochromatic

#141415

#3A383D

#5F5D64

#85828C

#ACAAB1

Rectangle

#5F5D64

#655D63

#63655D

#5D655F

Compound

#5F5D64

#635D65

#63655D

#5F655D

Variations

Lighter

#7E7B86

#9F9DA3

#C7C6C9

Darker

#4C4A51

#343338

#1E1E20

Saturation

#606062

#5F5D65

#4B2F93

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

6.49:1

vs Black

3.24:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5F5D64

#5D5E64

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5F5D64

#5D5D63

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5F5D64

#5E5E5E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Baroque Grey 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

#877266

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5F5D64

Daylight 5500K

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

#74778A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#5B673E

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: #5F5D64;

CSS — background

background-color: #5F5D64;

CSS Variable

--color-baroque-grey: #5F5D64;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'baroque-grey': '#5F5D64' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5F5D64] text-[#5F5D64]

SCSS

$baroque-grey: #5F5D64;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5F5D64?

#5F5D64 is Baroque Grey, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5F5D64 warm or cool?

Baroque Grey reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Baroque Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Baroque Grey?

Baroque Grey 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 Baroque Grey?

You can download Baroque Grey 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 Baroque Grey?

The hex code is #5F5D64. In RGB it's 95, 93, 100, and in HSL it's 257°, 4%, 38%.

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