NEUTRALS

Terrarium

#5F6D5C

RGB 95, 109, 92 · HSL 109°, 8%, 39% · CMYK 13, 0, 16, 57

Terrarium is #5F6D5C in HEX — rgb(95, 109, 92), hsl(109°, 8%, 39%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 16%, 57%).

Terrarium pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 109°, 8%, 39%. 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#5F6D5C

RGB95, 109, 92

HSL109°, 8%, 39%

HSV109°, 16%, 43%

CMYK13, 0, 16, 57

Decimal6253916

CSS RGBrgb(95, 109, 92)

CSS HSLhsl(109, 8%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Royal Orchard PPU11-1

ΔE 0.8 · #5F6C5A

Benjamin Moore

Holiday 447

ΔE 1.5 · #5C6B5C

Dulux

Bracken Green S22B7

ΔE 1.5 · #626F5C

Sherwin-Williams

Basil SW6194

ΔE 2.1 · #626E60

Dunn-Edwards

Italian Basil DE6287

ΔE 2.2 · #5F6957

Kilz

Culinary Herbs RG280-01

ΔE 2.9 · #5A6C5F

Vista Paint

Glen Ivy K-881

ΔE 3.1 · #687060

Valspar

Alpine Top 5006-6C

ΔE 3.1 · #5B705D

Hallman-Lindsay

Picholine historic-picholine

ΔE 3.5 · #566955

PPG

All About Olive 1126-7

ΔE 4.1 · #676C58

RAL

Concrete Grey 7023

ΔE 4.6 · #686C5E

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 6.7 · #66665A

IKEA

IKEA116 116

ΔE 7.2 · #5E7A65

Farrow & Ball

Green Smoke 47

ΔE 7.6 · #737C70

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 9.2 · #746D5A

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 10 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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 MasstoneGreen 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

#5F6D5C

#685B6B

Analogous

#666B5B

#5F6D5C

#5B6B61

Triadic

#5F6D5C

#5B5E6B

#6B5B5E

Split-Complementary

#5F6D5C

#615B6B

#6B5B66

Tetradic

#5F6D5C

#5B666B

#685B6B

#6B615B

Monochromatic

#161915

#3A4238

#5F6D5C

#849380

#ACB6AA

Rectangle

#5F6D5C

#5B6B68

#685B6B

#6B5B5E

Compound

#5F6D5C

#5B6B61

#685B6B

#6B5B66

Variations

Lighter

#7C8D79

#9EA89B

#C7CCC6

Darker

#4B5649

#343C32

#1E231D

Saturation

#626661

#5E6B5B

#41992E

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

5.49:1

vs Black

3.83:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5F6D5C

#6A675D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5F6D5C

#6B6B5E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5F6D5C

#616A6B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Terrarium 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

#877E60

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5F6D5C

Daylight 5500K

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

#748384

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#623F6A

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: #5F6D5C;

CSS — background

background-color: #5F6D5C;

CSS Variable

--color-terrarium: #5F6D5C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'terrarium': '#5F6D5C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5F6D5C] text-[#5F6D5C]

SCSS

$terrarium: #5F6D5C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5F6D5C?

#5F6D5C is Terrarium, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5F6D5C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Terrarium?

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

What colors pair well with Terrarium?

Terrarium 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 Terrarium?

You can download Terrarium 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 Terrarium?

The hex code is #5F6D5C. In RGB it's 95, 109, 92, and in HSL it's 109°, 8%, 39%.

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