NEUTRALS

Zinc Grey

#655B55

RGB 101, 91, 85 · HSL 23°, 9%, 36% · CMYK 0, 10, 16, 60

Zinc Grey is #655B55 in HEX — rgb(101, 91, 85), hsl(23°, 9%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 16%, 60%).

Zinc Grey pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 23°, 9%, 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#655B55

RGB101, 91, 85

HSL23°, 9%, 36%

HSV23°, 16%, 40%

CMYK0, 10, 16, 60

Decimal6642517

CSS RGBrgb(101, 91, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 9%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Frontier Road 3011-10

ΔE 0.9 · #645953

Sherwin-Williams

Manor House SW7505

ΔE 0.9 · #665D57

Dulux

Boycott S15A7

ΔE 1.5 · #635B53

PPG

Intrigue 1019-7

ΔE 1.5 · #635951

IKEA

IKEA138 138

ΔE 1.9 · #645850

Behr

Museum MQ2-44

ΔE 2.2 · #685A52

Benjamin Moore

Stone 2112-30

ΔE 2.5 · #60554F

Vista Paint

Rawhide C-1457

ΔE 2.6 · #61554E

Dunn-Edwards

Louisiana Mud DE6398

ΔE 2.8 · #655856

Hallman-Lindsay

Gargoyle 550

ΔE 2.9 · #60544F

Kilz

Muddy Paws LL120

ΔE 3 · #6B625A

RAL

Quartz Grey 7039

ΔE 6.1 · #6C6960

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 6.2 · #575757

Farrow & Ball

London Clay 244

ΔE 6.5 · #786963

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 6.9 · #535654

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 9.6 · #515545

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

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

#655B55

#545E64

Analogous

#645455

#655B55

#646254

Triadic

#655B55

#54645A

#5A5464

Split-Complementary

#655B55

#546462

#545564

Tetradic

#655B55

#556454

#545E64

#625464

Monochromatic

#110F0E

#3A3431

#655B55

#8D7F77

#B0A6A0

Rectangle

#655B55

#5E6454

#545E64

#5A5464

Compound

#655B55

#646254

#545E64

#545564

Variations

Lighter

#887A71

#A59B96

#C9C5C2

Darker

#504842

#37312D

#201D1A

Saturation

#5E5B59

#645A54

#8E502A

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

6.60:1

vs Black

3.18:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#655B55

#605E55

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#655B55

#5D5D56

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#655B55

#655A5B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Zinc Grey 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

#8B715B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#655B55

Daylight 5500K

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

#78767F

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.

#3B5362

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: #655B55;

CSS — background

background-color: #655B55;

CSS Variable

--color-zinc-grey: #655B55;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'zinc-grey': '#655B55' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#655B55] text-[#655B55]

SCSS

$zinc-grey: #655B55;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #655B55?

#655B55 is Zinc Grey, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #655B55 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Zinc Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Zinc Grey?

Zinc Grey 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 Zinc Grey?

You can download Zinc Grey 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 Zinc Grey?

The hex code is #655B55. In RGB it's 101, 91, 85, and in HSL it's 23°, 9%, 36%.

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