NEUTRALS

Volcanic Glass

#615C60

RGB 97, 92, 96 · HSL 312°, 3%, 37% · CMYK 0, 5, 1, 62

Volcanic Glass is #615C60 in HEX — rgb(97, 92, 96), hsl(312°, 3%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 1%, 62%).

Volcanic Glass pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 312°, 3%, 37%. 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#615C60

RGB97, 92, 96

HSL312°, 3%, 37%

HSV312°, 5%, 38%

CMYK0, 5, 1, 62

Decimal6380640

CSS RGBrgb(97, 92, 96)

CSS HSLhsl(312, 3%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Rameau SG6A6

ΔE 1.1 · #635C61

Sherwin-Williams

Cloak Gray SW6278

ΔE 1.5 · #605E63

Vista Paint

Zuli K-769

ΔE 1.8 · #5D585B

Kilz

Space RM200

ΔE 1.9 · #625D5E

Benjamin Moore

Mythic CSP-510

ΔE 2 · #605A61

Valspar

Blackstrap 4001-2C

ΔE 2 · #5F5A5B

PPG

Phantom Hue 1004-6

ΔE 2.1 · #645D5E

Behr

Dark Shadows MQ5-2

ΔE 2.4 · #5B5A60

Dunn-Edwards

Iron Fixture DE6384

ΔE 2.9 · #5D5B5B

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 4.2 · #575757

Hallman-Lindsay

Zen Retreat 535

ΔE 4.3 · #5B5D5C

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 5 · #646462

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 6.1 · #626664

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 6.1 · #535654

RAL

Traffic Grey B 7043

ΔE 7.5 · #4E5452

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 13.6 · #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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#615C60

#5C615D

Analogous

#5F5C61

#615C60

#615C5D

Triadic

#615C60

#60615C

#5C6061

Split-Complementary

#615C60

#5D615C

#5C615F

Tetradic

#615C60

#615F5C

#5C615D

#5C5D61

Monochromatic

#121112

#3A3639

#615C60

#888187

#ADA8AC

Rectangle

#615C60

#615D5C

#5C615D

#5C6061

Compound

#615C60

#615C5D

#5C615D

#5C615F

Variations

Lighter

#827B81

#A19CA0

#C8C6C7

Darker

#4E494D

#363235

#1F1D1F

Saturation

#5F5E5F

#615C60

#8F2E7C

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

6.55:1

vs Black

3.21:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#615C60

#5E5E60

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#615C60

#5D5D5F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#615C60

#615D5D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Volcanic Glass 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

#887263

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#615C60

Daylight 5500K

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

#757787

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.

#3C6444

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: #615C60;

CSS — background

background-color: #615C60;

CSS Variable

--color-volcanic-glass: #615C60;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'volcanic-glass': '#615C60' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#615C60] text-[#615C60]

SCSS

$volcanic-glass: #615C60;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #615C60?

#615C60 is Volcanic Glass, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #615C60 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Volcanic Glass?

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

What colors pair well with Volcanic Glass?

Volcanic Glass 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 Volcanic Glass?

You can download Volcanic Glass 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 Volcanic Glass?

The hex code is #615C60. In RGB it's 97, 92, 96, and in HSL it's 312°, 3%, 37%.

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