NEUTRALS

Mountain Quail

#605B57

RGB 96, 91, 87 · HSL 27°, 5%, 36% · CMYK 0, 5, 9, 62

Mountain Quail is #605B57 in HEX — rgb(96, 91, 87), hsl(27°, 5%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 9%, 62%).

Mountain Quail pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 27°, 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#605B57

RGB96, 91, 87

HSL27°, 5%, 36%

HSV27°, 9%, 38%

CMYK0, 5, 9, 62

Decimal6314839

CSS RGBrgb(96, 91, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 5%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Stone's Throw1008-7

ΔE 0.5 · #605C58

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Dulux

Shag RockNZ10H8

ΔE 0.5 · #605C58

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Valspar

Porch Step3011-9

ΔE 0.8 · #615C59

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Behr

PepperyMQ2-62

ΔE 1.2 · #5D5A57

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Vista Paint

SmokescreenC-555

ΔE 1.5 · #5F5855

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Hallman-Lindsay

Smokescreen556

ΔE 2.1 · #5E5755

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Sherwin-Williams

Manor HouseSW7505

ΔE 2.4 · #665D57

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Dunn-Edwards

Iron FixtureDE6384

ΔE 2.8 · #5D5B5B

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Kilz

Dark UmberRM190

ΔE 2.8 · #605F58

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Benjamin Moore

Iron2134-30

ΔE 2.9 · #585654

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Dutch Boy

Seal of GreyVS-9301

ΔE 3.8 · #575757

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IKEA178178

ΔE 4 · #69645D

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Metal .05Metal-05

ΔE 4.6 · #535654

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Down Pipe26

ΔE 5.5 · #626664

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RAL

Traffic Grey B7043

ΔE 6.2 · #4E5452

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Green37

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#605B57

#575C60

Analogous

#605758

#605B57

#606057

Triadic

#605B57

#57605B

#5B5760

Split-Complementary

#605B57

#576060

#575860

Tetradic

#605B57

#586057

#575C60

#605760

Monochromatic

#100F0F

#383533

#605B57

#88817C

#ADA8A4

Rectangle

#605B57

#5C6057

#575C60

#5B5760

Compound

#605B57

#606057

#575C60

#575860

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Mountain Quail run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F0F0EF

Tint #CDCAC8

Tint #AAA5A1

Tint #87807A

Base #605B57

Shade #504C49

Shade #403D3A

Shade #302E2C

Shade #201E1D

Variations

Lighter

#837C76

#A19D99

#C8C6C4

Darker

#4D4946

#353230

#1F1D1C

Saturation

#5D5C5A

#605B57

#8C572C

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

6.71:1

vs Black

3.13:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#605B57

#5E5C57

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#605B57

#5C5C58

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#605B57

#605A5B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Mountain Quail 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

#87715C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#605B57

Daylight 5500K

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

#757681

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.

#3B5062

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: #605B57;

CSS — background

background-color: #605B57;

CSS Variable

--color-mountain-quail: #605B57;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mountain-quail': '#605B57' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#605B57] text-[#605B57]

SCSS

$mountain-quail: #605B57;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #605B57?

#605B57 is Mountain Quail, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #605B57 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mountain Quail?

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

What colors pair well with Mountain Quail?

Mountain Quail 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 Mountain Quail?

You can download Mountain Quail 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 Mountain Quail?

The hex code is #605B57. In RGB it's 96, 91, 87, and in HSL it's 27°, 5%, 36%.

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