NEUTRALS

Moroccan Dusk

#6B5E5D

RGB 107, 94, 93 · HSL 4°, 7%, 39% · CMYK 0, 12, 13, 58

Moroccan Dusk is #6B5E5D in HEX — rgb(107, 94, 93), hsl(4°, 7%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 13%, 58%).

Moroccan Dusk pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 4°, 7%, 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#6B5E5D

RGB107, 94, 93

HSL4°, 7%, 39%

HSV4°, 13%, 42%

CMYK0, 12, 13, 58

Decimal7036509

CSS RGBrgb(107, 94, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 7%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Moroccan Dusk S05B7

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Browse Brown SW6012

ΔE 1.3 · #6E615F

Valspar

Hunting Boots 1001-9A

ΔE 2 · #6A5F5B

PPG

Oswego Tea 1005-6

ΔE 2.6 · #665D59

Benjamin Moore

Mountain 1456

ΔE 2.6 · #685D60

Dunn-Edwards

Louisiana Mud DE6398

ΔE 2.6 · #655856

Behr

Sweet Truffle 730B-6

ΔE 3.5 · #635759

Kilz

Space RM200

ΔE 3.9 · #625D5E

Vista Paint

Smokescreen C-555

ΔE 4.2 · #5F5855

Hallman-Lindsay

Smokescreen 556

ΔE 4.4 · #5E5755

IKEA

IKEA172 172

ΔE 4.5 · #6C645D

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 5 · #6F595D

Farrow & Ball

London Clay 244

ΔE 5.5 · #786963

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 7 · #575757

RAL

Quartz Grey 7039

ΔE 7.2 · #6C6960

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 11.8 · #624A3E

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 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

#6B5E5D

#5C696A

Analogous

#6A5C63

#6B5E5D

#6A645C

Triadic

#6B5E5D

#5C6A5D

#5D5C6A

Split-Complementary

#6B5E5D

#5C6A64

#5C636A

Tetradic

#6B5E5D

#636A5C

#5C696A

#645C6A

Monochromatic

#191615

#413939

#6B5E5D

#928381

#B5ABAA

Rectangle

#6B5E5D

#696A5C

#5C696A

#5D5C6A

Compound

#6B5E5D

#6A645C

#5C696A

#5C636A

Variations

Lighter

#8B7B7A

#A79D9C

#CBC6C6

Darker

#554A4A

#3B3332

#221E1D

Saturation

#666261

#6A5D5C

#99352E

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

6.21:1

vs Black

3.38:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6B5E5D

#64635D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6B5E5D

#60605D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6B5E5D

#6B5E5F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Moroccan Dusk 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

#907361

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6B5E5D

Daylight 5500K

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

#7D7885

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.

#3F676A

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: #6B5E5D;

CSS — background

background-color: #6B5E5D;

CSS Variable

--color-moroccan-dusk: #6B5E5D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'moroccan-dusk': '#6B5E5D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6B5E5D] text-[#6B5E5D]

SCSS

$moroccan-dusk: #6B5E5D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6B5E5D?

#6B5E5D is Moroccan Dusk, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #6B5E5D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Moroccan Dusk?

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

What colors pair well with Moroccan Dusk?

Moroccan Dusk 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 Moroccan Dusk?

You can download Moroccan Dusk 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 Moroccan Dusk?

The hex code is #6B5E5D. In RGB it's 107, 94, 93, and in HSL it's 4°, 7%, 39%.

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