NEUTRALS

Rix

#605656

RGB 96, 86, 86 · HSL 0°, 5%, 36% · CMYK 0, 10, 10, 62

Rix is #605656 in HEX — rgb(96, 86, 86), hsl(0°, 5%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 10%, 62%).

Rix pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 0°, 5%, 36%. 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#605656
RGB96, 86, 86
HSL0°, 5%, 36%
HSV0°, 10%, 38%
CMYK0, 10, 10, 62
Decimal6313558
CSS RGBrgb(96, 86, 86)
CSS HSLhsl(0, 5%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Rix S05A7

Exact match

Behr

Sweet Truffle 730B-6

ΔE 1.6 · #635759

Hallman-Lindsay

Smokescreen 556

ΔE 1.8 · #5E5755

Dunn-Edwards

Louisiana Mud DE6398

ΔE 2.1 · #655856

Vista Paint

Smokescreen C-555

ΔE 2.3 · #5F5855

Valspar

Chocolate Raspberry 1010-10

ΔE 2.5 · #645557

PPG

Bark 1007-7

ΔE 2.8 · #5F5854

Kilz

Bittersweet Brown LM140

ΔE 3 · #5D524E

Benjamin Moore

Topeka 1463

ΔE 3.3 · #615550

Sherwin-Williams

Peppercorn SW7674

ΔE 4.3 · #585858

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 4.4 · #575757

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 4.7 · #574C49

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 5.9 · #535654

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 6.9 · #534644

RAL

Traffic Grey B 7043

ΔE 7.4 · #4E5452

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 10.9 · #583F40

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#605656
#576060

Analogous

#60575C
#605656
#605C57

Triadic

#605656
#576057
#575760

Split-Complementary

#605656
#57605C
#575C60

Tetradic

#605656
#5C6057
#576060
#5C5760

Monochromatic

#100F0F
#383333
#605656
#887C7C
#ADA4A4

Rectangle

#605656
#606057
#576060
#575760

Compound

#605656
#605C57
#576060
#575C60

Variations

Lighter

#837676
#A19999
#C8C4C4

Darker

#4D4646
#353030
#1F1C1C

Saturation

#5D5A5A
#605757
#8C2C2C

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)

Aa

vs White

7.09:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

2.96:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#605656
#5A5A56

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#605656
#585856

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#605656
#605657

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Rix 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

#876D5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#605656

Daylight 5500K

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

#757280

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#3B6262

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

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: #605656;
CSS — background 
background-color: #605656;
CSS Variable 
--color-rix: #605656;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'rix': '#605656' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#605656] text-[#605656]
SCSS 
$rix: #605656;

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Silhouette

#57504C · ΔE 4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #605656?

#605656 is Rix, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #605656 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rix?

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

What colors pair well with Rix?

Rix 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 Rix?

You can download Rix 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 Rix?

The hex code is #605656. In RGB it's 96, 86, 86, and in HSL it's 0°, 5%, 36%.

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