NEUTRALS

Zambezi

#6B5A5A

RGB 107, 90, 90 · HSL 0°, 9%, 39% · CMYK 0, 16, 16, 58

Zambezi is #6B5A5A in HEX — rgb(107, 90, 90), hsl(0°, 9%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 16%, 58%).

Zambezi pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 0°, 9%, 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#6B5A5A

RGB107, 90, 90

HSL0°, 9%, 39%

HSV0°, 16%, 42%

CMYK0, 16, 16, 58

Decimal7035482

CSS RGBrgb(107, 90, 90)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 9%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Deepest Mauve SW0005

ΔE 1.4 · #6D595A

Benjamin Moore

Amazon 2115-30

ΔE 1.8 · #705C5D

Dulux

Nocturnal Flight S04B7

ΔE 2.1 · #675654

Dunn-Edwards

Louisiana Mud DE6398

ΔE 2.4 · #655856

Behr

Briar Wood MQ1-42

ΔE 2.6 · #6B5754

Valspar

Chocolate Raspberry 1010-10

ΔE 2.7 · #645557

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 3.2 · #6F595D

Vista Paint

Powderhorn Manor K-1161

ΔE 3.7 · #6C5652

PPG

Oswego Tea 1005-6

ΔE 4.2 · #665D59

Kilz

Chocolate Torte LM190

ΔE 4.7 · #715F58

Hallman-Lindsay

Gargoyle 550

ΔE 4.8 · #60544F

IKEA

IKEA138 138

ΔE 5.4 · #645850

Farrow & Ball

London Clay 244

ΔE 6.8 · #786963

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 7.9 · #575757

RAL

Quartz Grey 7039

ΔE 9.2 · #6C6960

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 10.6 · #624A3E

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#6B5A5A

#5A6C6C

Analogous

#6C5A63

#6B5A5A

#6C635A

Triadic

#6B5A5A

#5A6C5A

#5A5A6C

Split-Complementary

#6B5A5A

#5A6C63

#5A636C

Tetradic

#6B5A5A

#636C5A

#5A6C6C

#635A6C

Monochromatic

#191515

#433838

#6B5A5A

#947F7F

#B7A9A9

Rectangle

#6B5A5A

#6C6C5A

#5A6C6C

#5A5A6C

Compound

#6B5A5A

#6C635A

#5A6C6C

#5A636C

Variations

Lighter

#8E7777

#A99B9B

#CCC5C5

Darker

#574848

#3C3131

#231D1D

Saturation

#666161

#6C5A5A

#9A2D2D

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

6.49:1

vs Black

3.24:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6B5A5A

#62605A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6B5A5A

#5D5D5A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6B5A5A

#6B5A5B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Zambezi 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

#90705F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6B5A5A

Daylight 5500K

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

#7D7583

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.

#3F6A6A

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: #6B5A5A;

CSS — background

background-color: #6B5A5A;

CSS Variable

--color-zambezi: #6B5A5A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'zambezi': '#6B5A5A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6B5A5A] text-[#6B5A5A]

SCSS

$zambezi: #6B5A5A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6B5A5A?

#6B5A5A is Zambezi, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #6B5A5A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Zambezi?

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

What colors pair well with Zambezi?

Zambezi 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 Zambezi?

You can download Zambezi 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 Zambezi?

The hex code is #6B5A5A. In RGB it's 107, 90, 90, and in HSL it's 0°, 9%, 39%.

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