NEUTRALS

Intrigue

#635951

RGB 99, 89, 81 · HSL 27°, 10%, 35% · CMYK 0, 10, 18, 61

Intrigue is #635951 in HEX — rgb(99, 89, 81), hsl(27°, 10%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 18%, 61%).

Intrigue pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 27°, 10%, 35%. 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#635951

RGB99, 89, 81

HSL27°, 10%, 35%

HSV27°, 18%, 39%

CMYK0, 10, 18, 61

Decimal6510929

CSS RGBrgb(99, 89, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 10%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Intrigue 1019-7

Exact match

Valspar

Italian Leather 6005-2C

ΔE 0.6 · #635A52

IKEA

IKEA138 138

ΔE 0.9 · #645850

Dulux

Boycott S15A7

ΔE 1.1 · #635B53

Vista Paint

Rawhide C-1457

ΔE 1.8 · #61554E

Hallman-Lindsay

Wildwood 214

ΔE 1.8 · #60554C

Benjamin Moore

Stone 2112-30

ΔE 2 · #60554F

Behr

Museum MQ2-44

ΔE 2 · #685A52

Sherwin-Williams

Manor House SW7505

ΔE 2.1 · #665D57

Kilz

Bittersweet Brown LM140

ΔE 3.6 · #5D524E

Dunn-Edwards

Louisiana Mud DE6398

ΔE 3.8 · #655856

RAL

Pearl Beige 1035

ΔE 5.3 · #6A5D4D

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 6.6 · #66665A

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 6.9 · #726454

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 7 · #675544

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 8.5 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#635951

#505A62

Analogous

#625051

#635951

#626150

Triadic

#635951

#506258

#585062

Split-Complementary

#635951

#506261

#505162

Tetradic

#635951

#516250

#505A62

#615062

Monochromatic

#0E0D0B

#38322E

#635951

#8C7E73

#AFA59D

Rectangle

#635951

#5A6250

#505A62

#585062

Compound

#635951

#626150

#505A62

#505162

Variations

Lighter

#87796E

#A49B93

#C9C5C1

Darker

#4F4740

#36312C

#201C19

Saturation

#5C5957

#625850

#8A5428

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

6.82:1

vs Black

3.08:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#635951

#5F5C51

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#635951

#5B5B52

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#635951

#635859

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Intrigue 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

#8A6F58

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#635951

Daylight 5500K

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

#77747C

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.

#394E5F

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: #635951;

CSS — background

background-color: #635951;

CSS Variable

--color-intrigue: #635951;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'intrigue': '#635951' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#635951] text-[#635951]

SCSS

$intrigue: #635951;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #635951?

#635951 is Intrigue, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #635951 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Intrigue?

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

What colors pair well with Intrigue?

Intrigue 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 Intrigue?

You can download Intrigue 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 Intrigue?

The hex code is #635951. In RGB it's 99, 89, 81, and in HSL it's 27°, 10%, 35%.

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