NEUTRALS

Bracken

#5F6464

RGB 95, 100, 100 · HSL 180°, 3%, 38% · CMYK 5, 0, 0, 61

Bracken is #5F6464 in HEX — rgb(95, 100, 100), hsl(180°, 3%, 38%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 0%, 61%).

Bracken pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 180°, 3%, 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#5F6464

RGB95, 100, 100

HSL180°, 3%, 38%

HSV180°, 5%, 39%

CMYK5, 0, 0, 61

Decimal6251620

CSS RGBrgb(95, 100, 100)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 3%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Bracken CW-690

Exact match

Behr

Cordite HDC-MD-28

ΔE 0.8 · #606666

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Pewter SW2848

ΔE 0.9 · #616564

Vista Paint

Greybeard C-527

ΔE 1 · #616667

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 1.5 · #626664

Dunn-Edwards

Pointed Rock DE6363

ΔE 1.6 · #646767

Hallman-Lindsay

Greybeard 528

ΔE 1.7 · #626869

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 2.4 · #646462

Valspar

Muted Ebony 4008-2C

ΔE 2.5 · #5B5E5D

PPG

Mostly Metal 1036-7

ΔE 2.8 · #575E5F

Dulux

Grey Eagle SN4E8

ΔE 2.8 · #616061

Kilz

Murky Depths RM140

ΔE 3.4 · #5F676C

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 5.4 · #575757

RAL

Mouse Grey 7005

ΔE 5.5 · #646B63

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 5.9 · #535654

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 11.9 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#5F6464

#645E5E

Analogous

#5E6461

#5F6464

#5E6164

Triadic

#5F6464

#645E64

#64645E

Split-Complementary

#5F6464

#645E61

#64615E

Tetradic

#5F6464

#615E64

#645E5E

#61645E

Monochromatic

#141515

#393C3C

#5F6464

#848B8B

#ABB0B0

Rectangle

#5F6464

#5E5E64

#645E5E

#64645E

Compound

#5F6464

#5E6164

#645E5E

#64615E

Variations

Lighter

#7D8484

#9EA3A3

#C7C9C9

Darker

#4B5050

#343737

#1E2020

Saturation

#606262

#5E6464

#2F9393

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

6.01:1

vs Black

3.49:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5F6464

#626265

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5F6464

#636364

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5F6464

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Bracken 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

#877866

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5F6464

Daylight 5500K

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

#747D8A

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.

#673E3E

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: #5F6464;

CSS — background

background-color: #5F6464;

CSS Variable

--color-bracken: #5F6464;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bracken': '#5F6464' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5F6464] text-[#5F6464]

SCSS

$bracken: #5F6464;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5F6464?

#5F6464 is Bracken, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5F6464 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bracken?

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

What colors pair well with Bracken?

Bracken 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 Bracken?

You can download Bracken 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 Bracken?

The hex code is #5F6464. In RGB it's 95, 100, 100, and in HSL it's 180°, 3%, 38%.

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