NEUTRALS

Amazon Soil

#6F5B5C

RGB 111, 91, 92 · HSL 357°, 10%, 40% · CMYK 0, 18, 17, 56

Amazon Soil is #6F5B5C in HEX — rgb(111, 91, 92), hsl(357°, 10%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 17%, 56%).

Amazon Soil pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 357°, 10%, 40%. 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#6F5B5C

RGB111, 91, 92

HSL357°, 10%, 40%

HSV357°, 18%, 44%

CMYK0, 18, 17, 56

Decimal7297884

CSS RGBrgb(111, 91, 92)

CSS HSLhsl(357, 10%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Amazon2115-30

ΔE 0.4 · #705C5D

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Sherwin-Williams

Deepest MauveSW0005

ΔE 0.8 · #6D595A

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Behr

River RocksN130-6

ΔE 1.8 · #6E585B

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Colorhouse

Wood .05Wood-05

ΔE 2 · #6F595D

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Dulux

NasakeS02B6

ΔE 2.4 · #746063

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Valspar

Purple Earth1004-7A

ΔE 3.1 · #6B5457

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Vista Paint

Powderhorn ManorK-1161

ΔE 3.8 · #6C5652

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Dunn-Edwards

Louisiana MudDE6398

ΔE 4 · #655856

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Kilz

Roasted BeetRA100-01

ΔE 4.9 · #685860

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PPG

Eagle Eye1014-6

ΔE 5 · #736665

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Hallman-Lindsay

Gargoyle550

ΔE 6.2 · #60544F

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IKEA

IKEA138138

ΔE 6.7 · #645850

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Farrow & Ball

London Clay244

ΔE 6.8 · #786963

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Dutch Boy

Seal of GreyVS-9301

ΔE 9.4 · #575757

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RAL

Quartz Grey7039

ΔE 10.1 · #6C6960

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Kobra

Brown43

ΔE 11.1 · #624A3E

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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

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

#6F5B5C

#5C706F

Analogous

#705C67

#6F5B5C

#70655C

Triadic

#6F5B5C

#5D705C

#5C5D70

Split-Complementary

#6F5B5C

#5C7065

#5C6770

Tetradic

#6F5B5C

#67705C

#5C706F

#655C70

Monochromatic

#1C1717

#46393A

#6F5B5C

#988182

#BAABAC

Rectangle

#6F5B5C

#706F5C

#5C706F

#5C5D70

Compound

#6F5B5C

#70655C

#5C706F

#5C6770

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Amazon Soil run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F1EEEE

Tint #D2C8C9

Tint #B3A2A3

Tint #947D7E

Base #6F5B5C

Shade #5D4C4D

Shade #493C3C

Shade #352C2C

Shade #221C1C

Variations

Lighter

#91787A

#AB9B9C

#CDC6C6

Darker

#5A494A

#3E3233

#241D1D

Saturation

#696363

#705C5D

#9E2E34

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

6.31:1

vs Black

3.33:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6F5B5C

#64625C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6F5B5C

#5F5F5C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6F5B5C

#6E5C5C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Amazon Soil 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

#937160

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6F5B5C

Daylight 5500K

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

#807684

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.

#416C6A

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: #6F5B5C;

CSS — background

background-color: #6F5B5C;

CSS Variable

--color-amazon-soil: #6F5B5C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'amazon-soil': '#6F5B5C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6F5B5C] text-[#6F5B5C]

SCSS

$amazon-soil: #6F5B5C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6F5B5C?

#6F5B5C is Amazon Soil, a mid-tone neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #6F5B5C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Amazon Soil?

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

What colors pair well with Amazon Soil?

Amazon Soil 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 Amazon Soil?

You can download Amazon Soil 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 Amazon Soil?

The hex code is #6F5B5C. In RGB it's 111, 91, 92, and in HSL it's 357°, 10%, 40%.

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