NEUTRALS

Napoleon

#404149

RGB 64, 65, 73 · HSL 233°, 7%, 27% · CMYK 12, 11, 0, 71

Napoleon is #404149 in HEX — rgb(64, 65, 73), hsl(233°, 7%, 27%), cmyk(12%, 11%, 0%, 71%).

Napoleon pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 233°, 7%, 27%. 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#404149

RGB64, 65, 73

HSL233°, 7%, 27%

HSV233°, 12%, 29%

CMYK12, 11, 0, 71

Decimal4211017

CSS RGBrgb(64, 65, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(233, 7%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Napoleon 1013-7

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Abyss 2128-20

ΔE 1.8 · #43454C

Dulux

Intellectual S41A8

ΔE 2 · #3F414C

Valspar

Very Black 5011-2

ΔE 2.3 · #424449

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 2.7 · #434750

Dunn-Edwards

Stargazing DE6336

ΔE 3.3 · #414549

Kilz

Night Magic RM230

ΔE 3.3 · #3C4348

Vista Paint

Pantry Plum K-88

ΔE 3.4 · #3D3F4C

Sherwin-Williams

Charcoal Blue SW2739

ΔE 3.5 · #3D4450

Hallman-Lindsay

Octavius 522

ΔE 3.8 · #38393F

Farrow & Ball

Paean Black 294

ΔE 3.9 · #494248

Behr

Totally Black HDC-MD-04

ΔE 4 · #3E3F41

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 4.9 · #423A45

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 5.5 · #3F4647

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 6.9 · #383737

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 10.6 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#404149

#4A4940

Analogous

#40464A

#404149

#44404A

Triadic

#404149

#4A4041

#414A40

Split-Complementary

#404149

#4A4440

#464A40

Tetradic

#404149

#4A4046

#4A4940

#404A44

Monochromatic

#0C0C0E

#1C1D21

#404149

#646573

#8A8B99

Rectangle

#404149

#49404A

#4A4940

#414A40

Compound

#404149

#44404A

#4A4940

#464A40

Variations

Lighter

#636472

#898A96

#BBBBC1

Darker

#33343B

#232429

#141518

Saturation

#434446

#40414A

#20296A

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

10.14:1

AAA

vs Black

2.07:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#404149

#3F4149

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#404149

#414148

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#404149

#3F4241

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Napoleon 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

#6F5D52

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#404149

Daylight 5500K

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

#5D6276

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#49462C

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: #404149;

CSS — background

background-color: #404149;

CSS Variable

--color-napoleon: #404149;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'napoleon': '#404149' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#404149] text-[#404149]

SCSS

$napoleon: #404149;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #404149?

#404149 is Napoleon, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #404149 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Napoleon?

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

What colors pair well with Napoleon?

Napoleon 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 Napoleon?

You can download Napoleon 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 Napoleon?

The hex code is #404149. In RGB it's 64, 65, 73, and in HSL it's 233°, 7%, 27%.

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