NEUTRALS

Olive Smudge

#626054

RGB 98, 96, 84 · HSL 51°, 8%, 36% · CMYK 0, 2, 14, 62

Olive Smudge is #626054 in HEX — rgb(98, 96, 84), hsl(51°, 8%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 14%, 62%).

Olive Smudge pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 51°, 8%, 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#626054

RGB98, 96, 84

HSL51°, 8%, 36%

HSV51°, 14%, 38%

CMYK0, 2, 14, 62

Decimal6447188

CSS RGBrgb(98, 96, 84)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 8%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Olive Smudge 6001-2C

Exact match

Dulux

Bull Kelp S17A7

ΔE 0.8 · #636053

Benjamin Moore

Mohegan 2138-30

ΔE 1.4 · #605F51

Vista Paint

Serpentine C-442

ΔE 1.4 · #605F51

Hallman-Lindsay

Serpentine 443

ΔE 1.5 · #5E5E51

PPG

Plunge Pool 1029-7 · 11-25

ΔE 1.7 · #656457

Dunn-Edwards

English Forest DE6280

ΔE 1.8 · #606256

Sherwin-Williams

Cast Iron SW6202

ΔE 2.2 · #64645A

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 2.5 · #66665A

Kilz

Dark Umber RM190

ΔE 3.1 · #605F58

Behr

Mountain Ridge 780B-6

ΔE 3.2 · #605D56

IKEA

IKEA178 178

ΔE 3.9 · #69645D

RAL

Quartz Grey 7039

ΔE 4.3 · #6C6960

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 6.4 · #515545

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 6.5 · #726454

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 7.2 · #746D5A

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 UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#626054

#545763

Analogous

#635A54

#626054

#5E6354

Triadic

#626054

#546361

#615463

Split-Complementary

#626054

#545E63

#5A5463

Tetradic

#626054

#54635A

#545763

#63545E

Monochromatic

#11100E

#3A3931

#626054

#8C8978

#AFADA1

Rectangle

#626054

#576354

#545763

#615463

Compound

#626054

#5E6354

#545763

#5A5463

Variations

Lighter

#868372

#A4A296

#C9C8C3

Darker

#504E43

#37362E

#201F1B

Saturation

#5E5D5A

#636154

#8D7F2A

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

6.32:1

vs Black

3.32:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#626054

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#626054

#606056

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#626054

#635E5F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Olive Smudge 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

#89755A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#626054

Daylight 5500K

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

#767A7E

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.

#3B4062

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: #626054;

CSS — background

background-color: #626054;

CSS Variable

--color-olive-smudge: #626054;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'olive-smudge': '#626054' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#626054] text-[#626054]

SCSS

$olive-smudge: #626054;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #626054?

#626054 is Olive Smudge, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #626054 warm or cool?

Olive Smudge reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Olive Smudge?

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

What colors pair well with Olive Smudge?

Olive Smudge 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 Olive Smudge?

You can download Olive Smudge 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 Olive Smudge?

The hex code is #626054. In RGB it's 98, 96, 84, and in HSL it's 51°, 8%, 36%.

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