NEUTRALS

Sable Evening

#636560

RGB 99, 101, 96 · HSL 84°, 3%, 39% · CMYK 2, 0, 5, 60

Sable Evening is #636560 in HEX — rgb(99, 101, 96), hsl(84°, 3%, 39%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 5%, 60%).

Sable Evening pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 84°, 3%, 39%. 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#636560

RGB99, 101, 96

HSL84°, 3%, 39%

HSV84°, 5%, 40%

CMYK2, 0, 5, 60

Decimal6514016

CSS RGBrgb(99, 101, 96)

CSS HSLhsl(84, 3%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Sable Evening 5006-2C

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Night Owl SW7061

ΔE 0.6 · #63655F

Hallman-Lindsay

Tornado Wind 584

ΔE 1.1 · #60635F

Benjamin Moore

Kendall HC-166

ΔE 1.8 · #686763

Dulux

Teahouse SN4G6

ΔE 2 · #666966

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 2 · #626664

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 2 · #646462

Vista Paint

Castlemare K-841

ΔE 2.1 · #60635B

PPG

Armory 1009-6

ΔE 2.6 · #6A6B65

Dunn-Edwards

Charcoal Smudge DE6370

ΔE 2.7 · #60605E

Kilz

Underground RM170

ΔE 2.7 · #69655F

Behr

Mined Coal PPU18-18

ΔE 3 · #6C6A66

RAL

Mouse Grey 7005

ΔE 3.4 · #646B63

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 4.3 · #66665A

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 6.5 · #535654

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 10 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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 MasstoneYellow-Green 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

#636560

#636066

Analogous

#666660

#636560

#616660

Triadic

#636560

#606466

#666064

Split-Complementary

#636560

#606166

#666066

Tetradic

#636560

#606666

#636066

#666061

Monochromatic

#171816

#3E3F3B

#636560

#8A8D86

#B0B2AE

Rectangle

#636560

#606663

#636066

#666064

Compound

#636560

#616660

#636066

#666066

Variations

Lighter

#83867F

#A2A49F

#C9CAC7

Darker

#50524D

#373935

#20211F

Saturation

#646463

#646660

#6E9730

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

5.90:1

vs Black

3.56:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#636560

#656461

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#636560

#656561

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#636560

#636465

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Sable Evening 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

#8A7863

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#636560

Daylight 5500K

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

#777D87

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.

#503F6A

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: #636560;

CSS — background

background-color: #636560;

CSS Variable

--color-sable-evening: #636560;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sable-evening': '#636560' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#636560] text-[#636560]

SCSS

$sable-evening: #636560;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #636560?

#636560 is Sable Evening, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #636560 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sable Evening?

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

What colors pair well with Sable Evening?

Sable Evening 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 Sable Evening?

You can download Sable Evening 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 Sable Evening?

The hex code is #636560. In RGB it's 99, 101, 96, and in HSL it's 84°, 3%, 39%.

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