GREYS

Knoxville

#5F6D6D

RGB 95, 109, 109 · HSL 180°, 7%, 40% · CMYK 13, 0, 0, 57

Knoxville is #5F6D6D in HEX — rgb(95, 109, 109), hsl(180°, 7%, 40%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 0%, 57%).

Knoxville pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 180°, 7%, 40%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces — as the project's quiet backbone. Reads best alongside white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#5F6D6D

RGB95, 109, 109

HSL180°, 7%, 40%

HSV180°, 13%, 43%

CMYK13, 0, 0, 57

Decimal6253933

CSS RGBrgb(95, 109, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 7%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Knoxville HC-160

Exact match

Vista Paint

Wrapped in Twilight K-849

ΔE 0.8 · #5D6B6B

Hallman-Lindsay

Spacebox 493

ΔE 1 · #5C6B6B

Behr

Mountain Pine PPU12-19

ΔE 1.5 · #626E6C

PPG

Juniper Berry 1145-6

ΔE 2.6 · #576B6B

Dulux

Jiping SG5G6

ΔE 2.6 · #61706C

Farrow & Ball

Inchyra Blue 289

ΔE 2.6 · #586768

Sherwin-Williams

Riverway SW6222

ΔE 3.2 · #5D7274

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Pewter DE6314

ΔE 3.3 · #606865

Valspar

Relaxed Navy 5001-2B

ΔE 3.6 · #647176

Kilz

Deep Charcoal RM130

ΔE 3.7 · #5F6F75

RAL

Mouse Grey 7005

ΔE 5.4 · #646B63

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 6.2 · #646462

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 6.3 · #587675

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 8.1 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 13.7 · #415448

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 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

#5F6D6D

#6D5F5F

Analogous

#5F6D66

#5F6D6D

#5F666D

Triadic

#5F6D6D

#6D5F6D

#6D6D5F

Split-Complementary

#5F6D6D

#6D5F66

#6D665F

Tetradic

#5F6D6D

#665F6D

#6D5F5F

#666D5F

Monochromatic

#181B1B

#3B4444

#5F6D6D

#849494

#ADB8B8

Rectangle

#5F6D6D

#5F5F6D

#6D5F5F

#6D6D5F

Compound

#5F6D6D

#5F666D

#6D5F5F

#6D665F

Variations

Lighter

#7C8D8D

#9EA9A9

#C7CCCC

Darker

#4C5858

#343C3C

#1E2323

Saturation

#646868

#5F6D6D

#2F9D9D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms

Best Uses

walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces

Pairs With

white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.39:1

vs Black

3.89:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5F6D6D

#67686E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5F6D6D

#6B6B6D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5F6D6D

#5F6D6C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Knoxville 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

#877E6D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5F6D6D

Daylight 5500K

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

#748391

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.

#6C4141

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: #5F6D6D;

CSS — background

background-color: #5F6D6D;

CSS Variable

--color-knoxville: #5F6D6D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'knoxville': '#5F6D6D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5F6D6D] text-[#5F6D6D]

SCSS

$knoxville: #5F6D6D;

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#616964 · ΔE 3.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5F6D6D?

#5F6D6D is Knoxville, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #5F6D6D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Knoxville?

Knoxville works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Knoxville?

Knoxville pairs naturally with white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Knoxville?

You can download Knoxville 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 Knoxville?

The hex code is #5F6D6D. In RGB it's 95, 109, 109, and in HSL it's 180°, 7%, 40%.

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