NEUTRALS

Braintree

#65635B

RGB 101, 99, 91 · HSL 48°, 5%, 38% · CMYK 0, 2, 10, 60

Braintree is #65635B in HEX — rgb(101, 99, 91), hsl(48°, 5%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 10%, 60%).

Braintree pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 48°, 5%, 38%. 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#65635B

RGB101, 99, 91

HSL48°, 5%, 38%

HSV48°, 10%, 40%

CMYK0, 2, 10, 60

Decimal6644571

CSS RGBrgb(101, 99, 91)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 5%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Cast Iron SW6202

ΔE 1.5 · #64645A

IKEA

IKEA178 178

ΔE 1.6 · #69645D

Kilz

Underground RM170

ΔE 1.8 · #69655F

Vista Paint

Castlemare K-841

ΔE 2.2 · #60635B

Valspar

Wetlands 5007-2C

ΔE 2.2 · #676860

Dulux

Hammer Grey SG6H6

ΔE 2.3 · #696560

Behr

Mountain Ridge 780B-6

ΔE 2.5 · #605D56

Hallman-Lindsay

Gropius Gray historic-gropius-gray

ΔE 2.5 · #63615D

RAL

Quartz Grey 7039

ΔE 2.6 · #6C6960

Benjamin Moore

Deep 1477

ΔE 2.6 · #6C665C

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 2.7 · #66665A

PPG

Plunge Pool 1029-7 · 11-25

ΔE 3 · #656457

Dunn-Edwards

English Forest DE6280

ΔE 3.1 · #606256

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 4.5 · #626664

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 7 · #535654

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 8.7 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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 UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#65635B

#5C5E66

Analogous

#665F5C

#65635B

#63665C

Triadic

#65635B

#5C6664

#645C66

Split-Complementary

#65635B

#5C6366

#5F5C66

Tetradic

#65635B

#5C665F

#5C5E66

#665C63

Monochromatic

#151513

#3E3C38

#65635B

#8D8B81

#B1B0A9

Rectangle

#65635B

#5E665C

#5C5E66

#645C66

Compound

#65635B

#63665C

#5C5E66

#5F5C66

Variations

Lighter

#87847A

#A4A39C

#CAC9C6

Darker

#525049

#383732

#21201D

Saturation

#62625F

#66645C

#947F2E

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

6.02:1

vs Black

3.49:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#65635B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#65635B

#63635C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#65635B

#666263

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Braintree 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

#8B775F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#65635B

Daylight 5500K

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

#787C84

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.

#3E4667

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: #65635B;

CSS — background

background-color: #65635B;

CSS Variable

--color-braintree: #65635B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'braintree': '#65635B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#65635B] text-[#65635B]

SCSS

$braintree: #65635B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #65635B?

#65635B is Braintree, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #65635B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Braintree?

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

What colors pair well with Braintree?

Braintree 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 Braintree?

You can download Braintree 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 Braintree?

The hex code is #65635B. In RGB it's 101, 99, 91, and in HSL it's 48°, 5%, 38%.

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