NEUTRALS

Dragon's Breath

#55514A

RGB 85, 81, 74 · HSL 38°, 7%, 31% · CMYK 0, 5, 13, 67

Dragon's Breath is #55514A in HEX — rgb(85, 81, 74), hsl(38°, 7%, 31%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 13%, 67%).

Dragon's Breath pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 38°, 7%, 31%. 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#55514A

RGB85, 81, 74

HSL38°, 7%, 31%

HSV38°, 13%, 33%

CMYK0, 5, 13, 67

Decimal5591370

CSS RGBrgb(85, 81, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 7%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Dragon's1547

ΔE 0.4 · #56524B

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Sherwin-Williams

Urbane BronzeSW7048

ΔE 0.7 · #54504A

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Valspar

Dark Oasis6011-4

ΔE 1.1 · #535149

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Behr

UndergroundN200-7

ΔE 1.1 · #525049

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Hallman-Lindsay

Sturgis Grayhistoric-sturgis-gray

ΔE 1.3 · #57544D

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Dulux

LaingholmNZ10H7

ΔE 1.6 · #59524A

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Vista Paint

Sturgis GrayC-1435

ΔE 1.9 · #57554F

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PPG

Licorice1009-7

ΔE 2.6 · #4E4F48

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Dunn-Edwards

Weathered BrownDEC756

ΔE 2.9 · #59504C

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Kilz

BinocularsTB-20

ΔE 3 · #504A43

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RAL

Tarpaulin Grey7010

ΔE 4.1 · #4C514A

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IKEA

IKEA09191

ΔE 4.2 · #574C49

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Colorhouse

Metal .05Metal-05

ΔE 4.7 · #535654

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Dutch Boy

Seal of GreyVS-9301

ΔE 5.3 · #575757

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Farrow & Ball

Tanner's Brown255

ΔE 5.5 · #4D4746

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Kobra

Green37

ΔE 6.6 · #515545

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#55514A

#4A4E55

Analogous

#554B4A

#55514A

#53554A

Triadic

#55514A

#4A5551

#514A55

Split-Complementary

#55514A

#4A5355

#4B4A55

Tetradic

#55514A

#4A554B

#4A4E55

#554A53

Monochromatic

#0E0D0C

#2C2A26

#55514A

#7E776D

#A39D95

Rectangle

#55514A

#4E554A

#4A4E55

#514A55

Compound

#55514A

#53554A

#4A4E55

#4B4A55

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Dragon's Breath 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 #F1F0EF

Tint #CBC9C4

Tint #A6A199

Tint #80796F

Base #55514A

Shade #48443E

Shade #3B3833

Shade #2E2C28

Shade #211F1C

Variations

Lighter

#7A746A

#9C978F

#C4C2BE

Darker

#44403B

#2F2C28

#1B1A17

Saturation

#514F4D

#55514A

#795A25

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

7.89:1

AAA

vs Black

2.66:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#55514A

#54524A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#55514A

#52524B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#55514A

#555051

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Dragon's Breath 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

#7F6953

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#55514A

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C6E77

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.

#323F54

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: #55514A;

CSS — background

background-color: #55514A;

CSS Variable

--color-dragon's-breath: #55514A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dragon's-breath': '#55514A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#55514A] text-[#55514A]

SCSS

$dragon's-breath: #55514A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #55514A?

#55514A is Dragon's Breath, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #55514A warm or cool?

Dragon's Breath reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dragon's Breath?

Dragon's Breath works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Dragon's Breath?

Dragon's Breath 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 Dragon's Breath?

You can download Dragon's Breath 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 Dragon's Breath?

The hex code is #55514A. In RGB it's 85, 81, 74, and in HSL it's 38°, 7%, 31%.

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