NEUTRALS

Boughs of Pine

#5F6852

RGB 95, 104, 82 · HSL 85°, 12%, 36% · CMYK 9, 0, 21, 59

Boughs of Pine is #5F6852 in HEX — rgb(95, 104, 82), hsl(85°, 12%, 36%), cmyk(9%, 0%, 21%, 59%).

Boughs of Pine pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 85°, 12%, 36%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#5F6852

RGB95, 104, 82

HSL85°, 12%, 36%

HSV85°, 21%, 41%

CMYK9, 0, 21, 59

Decimal6252626

CSS RGBrgb(95, 104, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(85, 12%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Boughs of Pine 5007-4C

Exact match

Behr

Sandwashed Driftwood 770D-6

ΔE 2.3 · #5E654C

Kilz

Yew Hedge LG100-02

ΔE 2.4 · #656952

Hallman-Lindsay

Newbury Moss historic-newbury-moss

ΔE 2.4 · #616550

Dunn-Edwards

Italian Basil DE6287

ΔE 2.5 · #5F6957

Vista Paint

Newbury Moss C-1408

ΔE 2.6 · #606552

Benjamin Moore

Jade 476

ΔE 2.7 · #626550

PPG

All About Olive 1126-7

ΔE 2.9 · #676C58

Dulux

Shire S20B7

ΔE 3.2 · #656B59

RAL

Moss Grey 7003

ΔE 4.3 · #6C7059

Sherwin-Williams

Oakmoss SW6180

ΔE 4.4 · #65684C

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 5.4 · #676450

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 7.1 · #66665A

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 8 · #746D5A

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 8.3 · #515545

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 8.3 · #686A47

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a neutral yellow-Green with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#5F6852

#5A5167

Analogous

#676551

#5F6852

#536751

Triadic

#5F6852

#515E67

#67515E

Split-Complementary

#5F6852

#515367

#655167

Tetradic

#5F6852

#516765

#5A5167

#675153

Monochromatic

#10110D

#373C2F

#5F6852

#859173

#AAB39E

Rectangle

#5F6852

#51675A

#5A5167

#67515E

Compound

#5F6852

#536751

#5A5167

#655167

Variations

Lighter

#7F8B6E

#9FA793

#C7CBC1

Darker

#4B5340

#34392C

#1E2119

Saturation

#5C5F58

#5E6751

#648F28

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

5.85:1

vs Black

3.59:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5F6852

#676353

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5F6852

#676755

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5F6852

#616566

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Boughs of Pine 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

#877B59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5F6852

Daylight 5500K

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

#74807D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#4B3B62

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: #5F6852;

CSS — background

background-color: #5F6852;

CSS Variable

--color-boughs-of-pine: #5F6852;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'boughs-of-pine': '#5F6852' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5F6852] text-[#5F6852]

SCSS

$boughs-of-pine: #5F6852;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5F6852?

#5F6852 is Boughs of Pine, a deep neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #5F6852 warm or cool?

Boughs of Pine reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Boughs of Pine?

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

What colors pair well with Boughs of Pine?

Boughs of Pine 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 Boughs of Pine?

You can download Boughs of Pine 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 Boughs of Pine?

The hex code is #5F6852. In RGB it's 95, 104, 82, and in HSL it's 85°, 12%, 36%.

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