NEUTRALS

Cloak Gray

#605E63

RGB 96, 94, 99 · HSL 264°, 3%, 38% · CMYK 3, 5, 0, 61

Cloak Gray is #605E63 in HEX — rgb(96, 94, 99), hsl(264°, 3%, 38%), cmyk(3%, 5%, 0%, 61%).

Cloak Gray pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 264°, 3%, 38%. 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#605E63

RGB96, 94, 99

HSL264°, 3%, 38%

HSV264°, 5%, 39%

CMYK3, 5, 0, 61

Decimal6315619

CSS RGBrgb(96, 94, 99)

CSS HSLhsl(264, 3%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Cloak Gray SW6278

Exact match

Dulux

Wonder Wine S45A6

ΔE 1.8 · #635D63

Behr

Dark Shadows MQ5-2

ΔE 1.9 · #5B5A60

Dunn-Edwards

Sheet Metal DE6356

ΔE 2.1 · #5E6063

Benjamin Moore

Mythic CSP-510

ΔE 2.4 · #605A61

PPG

Glazed Granite 1011-6

ΔE 2.5 · #5B5E61

Vista Paint

Five O'Clock Shadow K-777

ΔE 2.7 · #5A5C64

Kilz

Space RM200

ΔE 2.7 · #625D5E

Valspar

Blackstrap 4001-2C

ΔE 3.1 · #5F5A5B

Hallman-Lindsay

Zen Retreat 535

ΔE 4.2 · #5B5D5C

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 4.5 · #575757

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 4.8 · #646462

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 5.6 · #626664

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 6.2 · #535654

RAL

Traffic Grey B 7043

ΔE 7.5 · #4E5452

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 14.1 · #515545

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 MasstoneViolet 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

#605E63

#61645E

Analogous

#5E5F64

#605E63

#635E64

Triadic

#605E63

#64605E

#5E6460

Split-Complementary

#605E63

#64635E

#5F645E

Tetradic

#605E63

#645E5F

#61645E

#5E6463

Monochromatic

#141415

#3A393C

#605E63

#86848B

#ADABB0

Rectangle

#605E63

#645E61

#61645E

#5E6460

Compound

#605E63

#635E64

#61645E

#5F645E

Variations

Lighter

#807D84

#A09EA3

#C7C7C9

Darker

#4D4B50

#353437

#1F1E20

Saturation

#616062

#605E64

#572F93

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

6.41:1

vs Black

3.28:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#605E63

#5E5F63

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#605E63

#5E5E62

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#605E63

#605F5E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Cloak Gray 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

#877365

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#605E63

Daylight 5500K

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

#75788A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#56673E

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: #605E63;

CSS — background

background-color: #605E63;

CSS Variable

--color-cloak-gray: #605E63;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cloak-gray': '#605E63' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#605E63] text-[#605E63]

SCSS

$cloak-gray: #605E63;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #605E63?

#605E63 is Cloak Gray, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #605E63 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cloak Gray?

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

What colors pair well with Cloak Gray?

Cloak Gray 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 Cloak Gray?

You can download Cloak Gray 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 Cloak Gray?

The hex code is #605E63. In RGB it's 96, 94, 99, and in HSL it's 264°, 3%, 38%.

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