NEUTRALS

Newbury Moss

#616550

RGB 97, 101, 80 · HSL 71°, 12%, 35% · CMYK 4, 0, 21, 60

Newbury Moss is #616550 in HEX — rgb(97, 101, 80), hsl(71°, 12%, 35%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 21%, 60%).

Newbury Moss pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 71°, 12%, 35%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#616550

RGB97, 101, 80

HSL71°, 12%, 35%

HSV71°, 21%, 40%

CMYK4, 0, 21, 60

Decimal6382928

CSS RGBrgb(97, 101, 80)

CSS HSLhsl(71, 12%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Newbury Moss historic-newbury-moss

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Jade 476

ΔE 0.4 · #626550

Vista Paint

Newbury Moss C-1408

ΔE 1.3 · #606552

PPG

Winning Ticket 1127-6

ΔE 1.4 · #636653

Kilz

Yew Hedge LG100-02

ΔE 1.9 · #656952

Behr

Toasted Walnut 720D-6

ΔE 1.9 · #61644C

Valspar

Boughs of Pine 5007-4C

ΔE 2.4 · #5F6852

Dunn-Edwards

Bijoux Green DE6266

ΔE 2.5 · #676B55

Dulux

Strong Olive S19B7

ΔE 2.8 · #656756

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 3.2 · #676450

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Dark Green SW2816

ΔE 4.2 · #565C4A

RAL

Moss Grey 7003

ΔE 4.5 · #6C7059

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 5.7 · #66665A

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 6.5 · #746D5A

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 7.1 · #515545

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 8.4 · #686A47

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm yellow-Green with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#616550

#524F64

Analogous

#645D4F

#616550

#55644F

Triadic

#616550

#4F6064

#644F60

Split-Complementary

#616550

#4F5564

#5D4F64

Tetradic

#616550

#4F645D

#524F64

#644F55

Monochromatic

#0E0E0B

#37392D

#616550

#898F70

#ADB09B

Rectangle

#616550

#4F6452

#524F64

#644F60

Compound

#616550

#55644F

#524F64

#5D4F64

Variations

Lighter

#84896C

#A2A691

#C8CAC0

Darker

#4D503E

#35382B

#1F2119

Saturation

#5B5C56

#60644F

#798B27

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

6.02:1

vs Black

3.49:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#616550

#666251

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#616550

#646453

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#616550

#636264

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Newbury Moss 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

#887857

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#616550

Daylight 5500K

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

#757D7B

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.

#40395F

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: #616550;

CSS — background

background-color: #616550;

CSS Variable

--color-newbury-moss: #616550;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'newbury-moss': '#616550' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#616550] text-[#616550]

SCSS

$newbury-moss: #616550;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #616550?

#616550 is Newbury Moss, a deep neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #616550 warm or cool?

Newbury Moss reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Newbury Moss?

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

What colors pair well with Newbury Moss?

Newbury Moss 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 Newbury Moss?

You can download Newbury Moss 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 Newbury Moss?

The hex code is #616550. In RGB it's 97, 101, 80, and in HSL it's 71°, 12%, 35%.

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