NEUTRALS

Roasted Black

#655A5C

RGB 101, 90, 92 · HSL 349°, 6%, 37% · CMYK 0, 11, 9, 60

Roasted Black is #655A5C in HEX — rgb(101, 90, 92), hsl(349°, 6%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 9%, 60%).

Roasted Black pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 349°, 6%, 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#655A5C

RGB101, 90, 92

HSL349°, 6%, 37%

HSV349°, 11%, 40%

CMYK0, 11, 9, 60

Decimal6642268

CSS RGBrgb(101, 90, 92)

CSS HSLhsl(349, 6%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sweet Truffle 730B-6

ΔE 1.2 · #635759

Benjamin Moore

Mountain 1456

ΔE 1.4 · #685D60

PPG

Phantom Hue 1004-6

ΔE 2 · #645D5E

Dulux

Mauve Mystery S48A6

ΔE 2.1 · #685C61

Valspar

Chocolate Raspberry 1010-10

ΔE 2.5 · #645557

Dunn-Edwards

Louisiana Mud DE6398

ΔE 2.7 · #655856

Kilz

Space RM200

ΔE 2.7 · #625D5E

Sherwin-Williams

Expressive Plum SW6271

ΔE 2.8 · #695C62

Vista Paint

Zuli K-769

ΔE 3 · #5D585B

Hallman-Lindsay

Smokescreen 556

ΔE 3.4 · #5E5755

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 5 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 5.4 · #575757

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 6.1 · #646462

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 7.6 · #626664

RAL

Traffic Grey B 7043

ΔE 8.7 · #4E5452

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 12.2 · #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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#655A5C

#596462

Analogous

#645960

#655A5C

#645C59

Triadic

#655A5C

#5B6459

#595B64

Split-Complementary

#655A5C

#59645C

#596064

Tetradic

#655A5C

#606459

#596462

#5C5964

Monochromatic

#131111

#3B3536

#655A5C

#8C7D80

#B0A6A8

Rectangle

#655A5C

#646259

#596462

#595B64

Compound

#655A5C

#645C59

#596462

#596064

Variations

Lighter

#86777A

#A49A9B

#C9C4C5

Darker

#504748

#373032

#201C1D

Saturation

#605D5D

#64595B

#902C3F

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

6.62:1

vs Black

3.17:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#655A5C

#5F5E5C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#655A5C

#5C5C5C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#655A5C

#655B5B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Roasted Black 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

#8B7060

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#655A5C

Daylight 5500K

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

#787584

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#3C645D

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: #655A5C;

CSS — background

background-color: #655A5C;

CSS Variable

--color-roasted-black: #655A5C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'roasted-black': '#655A5C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#655A5C] text-[#655A5C]

SCSS

$roasted-black: #655A5C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #655A5C?

#655A5C is Roasted Black, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #655A5C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Roasted Black?

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

What colors pair well with Roasted Black?

Roasted Black 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 Roasted Black?

You can download Roasted Black 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 Roasted Black?

The hex code is #655A5C. In RGB it's 101, 90, 92, and in HSL it's 349°, 6%, 37%.

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