NEUTRALS

Semi-Sweet

#625F5D

RGB 98, 95, 93 · HSL 24°, 3%, 37% · CMYK 0, 3, 5, 62

Semi-Sweet is #625F5D in HEX — rgb(98, 95, 93), hsl(24°, 3%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 5%, 62%).

Semi-Sweet pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 24°, 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#625F5D
RGB98, 95, 93
HSL24°, 3%, 37%
HSV24°, 5%, 38%
CMYK0, 3, 5, 62
Decimal6446941
CSS RGBrgb(98, 95, 93)
CSS HSLhsl(24, 3%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Semi-Sweet4003-2C

Exact match

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Behr

IntellectualPPU18-19

ΔE 1.2 · #605C5A

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Vista Paint

Dark ShadowsK-817

ΔE 1.2 · #5F5D5A

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Dunn-Edwards

Charcoal SmudgeDE6370

ΔE 1.3 · #60605E

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Hallman-Lindsay

Gropius Grayhistoric-gropius-gray

ΔE 1.4 · #63615D

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Dulux

Deep WalnutS13A7

ΔE 1.8 · #605C58

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PPG

Stone's Throw1008-7

ΔE 1.8 · #605C58

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Kilz

SpaceRM200

ΔE 2.1 · #625D5E

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IKEA

IKEA188188

ΔE 2.2 · #646462

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Sherwin-Williams

Grizzle GraySW7068

ΔE 3 · #636562

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Benjamin Moore

CityCSP-60

ΔE 3 · #636564

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Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe26

ΔE 3.7 · #626664

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Dutch Boy

Seal of GreyVS-9301

ΔE 3.9 · #575757

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Colorhouse

Metal .05Metal-05

ΔE 5 · #535654

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RAL

Quartz Grey7039

ΔE 5.7 · #6C6960

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Kobra

Green37

ΔE 10.5 · #515545

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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

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

#625F5D
#5C5F61

Analogous

#615C5C
#625F5D
#61615C

Triadic

#625F5D
#5C615E
#5E5C61

Split-Complementary

#625F5D
#5C6161
#5C5C61

Tetradic

#625F5D
#5C615C
#5C5F61
#615C61

Monochromatic

#121211
#3A3836
#625F5D
#888481
#ADAAA8

Rectangle

#625F5D
#5F615C
#5C5F61
#5E5C61

Compound

#625F5D
#61615C
#5C5F61
#5C5C61

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Semi-Sweet 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 #CDCBCA
Tint #AAA6A4
Tint #86827F
Base #625F5D
Shade #514E4C
Shade #403E3D
Shade #302E2D
Shade #201E1E

Variations

Lighter

#827E7B
#A19E9C
#C8C7C6

Darker

#4E4B49
#363432
#1F1E1D

Saturation

#5F5E5E
#615E5C
#8F552E

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

6.34:1

AA

Aa

vs Black

3.31:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#625F5D
#61605D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#625F5D
#60605D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#625F5D
#625F5F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Semi-Sweet 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

#897461

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#625F5D

Daylight 5500K

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

#767985

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.

#3C5464

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: #625F5D;
CSS — background 
background-color: #625F5D;
CSS Variable 
--color-semi-sweet: #625F5D;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'semi-sweet': '#625F5D' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#625F5D] text-[#625F5D]
SCSS 
$semi-sweet: #625F5D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #625F5D?

#625F5D is Semi-Sweet, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #625F5D warm or cool?

Semi-Sweet reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Semi-Sweet?

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

What colors pair well with Semi-Sweet?

Semi-Sweet 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 Semi-Sweet?

You can download Semi-Sweet 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 Semi-Sweet?

The hex code is #625F5D. In RGB it's 98, 95, 93, and in HSL it's 24°, 3%, 37%.

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