NEUTRALS

Olivine Basalt

#655867

RGB 101, 88, 103 · HSL 292°, 8%, 37% · CMYK 2, 15, 0, 60

Olivine Basalt is #655867 in HEX — rgb(101, 88, 103), hsl(292°, 8%, 37%), cmyk(2%, 15%, 0%, 60%).

Olivine Basalt pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 292°, 8%, 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#655867

RGB101, 88, 103

HSL292°, 8%, 37%

HSV292°, 15%, 40%

CMYK2, 15, 0, 60

Decimal6641767

CSS RGBrgb(101, 88, 103)

CSS HSLhsl(292, 8%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Grand Grape HDC-CL-03

ΔE 0.7 · #635766

Valspar

Purple Fury 4001-4C

ΔE 2.7 · #5F5561

Benjamin Moore

Wild CSP-475

ΔE 3.1 · #6C5F6C

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Trinket DE5979

ΔE 3.5 · #665261

Dulux

Subdued Purple S49B7

ΔE 4.2 · #5F5469

PPG

Purple Parlor 13-17

ΔE 4.3 · #595461

Kilz

Roasted Beet RA100-01

ΔE 4.5 · #685860

Vista Paint

Muted Mulberry C-1381

ΔE 5.1 · #67626E

Sherwin-Williams

Midnight SW6264

ΔE 5.3 · #5D5962

Hallman-Lindsay

Muted Mulberry historic-muted-mulberry

ΔE 5.5 · #66626D

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 7.9 · #6F595D

IKEA

IKEA156 156

ΔE 8.8 · #676973

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 9.1 · #6C6881

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 10 · #50414C

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 10.9 · #575757

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 14.4 · #583F40

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#655867

#596657

Analogous

#5C5766

#655867

#665760

Triadic

#655867

#666457

#576664

Split-Complementary

#655867

#606657

#57665C

Tetradic

#655867

#665C57

#596657

#576066

Monochromatic

#131013

#3B343D

#655867

#8C7B8E

#B0A4B2

Rectangle

#655867

#665759

#596657

#576664

Compound

#655867

#665760

#596657

#57665C

Variations

Lighter

#867489

#A398A5

#C9C4CA

Darker

#504552

#372F38

#201B21

Saturation

#605C61

#645766

#842B91

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

6.68:1

vs Black

3.15:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#655867

#5C5E67

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#655867

#5A5A65

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#655867

#645B5A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Olivine Basalt 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

#8B6F68

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#655867

Daylight 5500K

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

#78748D

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#41643C

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: #655867;

CSS — background

background-color: #655867;

CSS Variable

--color-olivine-basalt: #655867;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'olivine-basalt': '#655867' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#655867] text-[#655867]

SCSS

$olivine-basalt: #655867;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #655867?

#655867 is Olivine Basalt, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #655867 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Olivine Basalt?

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

What colors pair well with Olivine Basalt?

Olivine Basalt 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 Olivine Basalt?

You can download Olivine Basalt 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 Olivine Basalt?

The hex code is #655867. In RGB it's 101, 88, 103, and in HSL it's 292°, 8%, 37%.

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