NEUTRALS

Foggy Night

#40494E

RGB 64, 73, 78 · HSL 201°, 10%, 28% · CMYK 18, 6, 0, 69

Foggy Night is #40494E in HEX — rgb(64, 73, 78), hsl(201°, 10%, 28%), cmyk(18%, 6%, 0%, 69%).

Foggy Night pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 201°, 10%, 28%. 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#40494E

RGB64, 73, 78

HSL201°, 10%, 28%

HSV201°, 18%, 31%

CMYK18, 6, 0, 69

Decimal4213070

CSS RGBrgb(64, 73, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(201, 10%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Black Forest 1012-7

ΔE 1.2 · #434B4F

Sherwin-Williams

Mount Etna SW7625

ΔE 1.2 · #3D484C

Dulux

Charcoal Fusion SN4F9

ΔE 1.4 · #444A4F

Behr

Winter Coat HDC-WR14-4

ΔE 1.7 · #44494D

Benjamin Moore

Gravel 2127-30

ΔE 1.8 · #454B51

RAL

Iron Grey 7011

ΔE 2.1 · #434B4D

Dunn-Edwards

Salem Black DE6343

ΔE 2.1 · #45494D

Kilz

Night Magic RM230

ΔE 2.6 · #3C4348

Vista Paint

Calm Interlude C-500

ΔE 2.6 · #3D4C50

Farrow & Ball

Railings 31

ΔE 2.7 · #45484B

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 2.9 · #3F4647

Valspar

Pitch Cobalt 5010-2

ΔE 3.1 · #434D56

Hallman-Lindsay

Calm Interlude 501

ΔE 3.4 · #3C4D51

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 3.9 · #494F50

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 8.2 · #575757

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 8.9 · #383737

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#40494E

#4F4540

Analogous

#404F4C

#40494E

#40424F

Triadic

#40494E

#4F404A

#4A4F40

Split-Complementary

#40494E

#4F4042

#4F4C40

Tetradic

#40494E

#4C404F

#4F4540

#424F40

Monochromatic

#0B0D0E

#1E2224

#40494E

#637179

#89979F

Rectangle

#40494E

#45404F

#4F4540

#4A4F40

Compound

#40494E

#40424F

#4F4540

#4F4C40

Variations

Lighter

#616F77

#87949A

#BAC0C3

Darker

#333B3F

#23292C

#141819

Saturation

#45484A

#404A4F

#20536F

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

9.21:1

AAA

vs Black

2.28:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#40494E

#44474E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#40494E

#48484D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#40494E

#404A49

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Foggy Night 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

#6F6356

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#40494E

Daylight 5500K

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

#5D687A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#4C382E

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: #40494E;

CSS — background

background-color: #40494E;

CSS Variable

--color-foggy-night: #40494E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'foggy-night': '#40494E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#40494E] text-[#40494E]

SCSS

$foggy-night: #40494E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #40494E?

#40494E is Foggy Night, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #40494E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Foggy Night?

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

What colors pair well with Foggy Night?

Foggy Night 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 Foggy Night?

You can download Foggy Night 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 Foggy Night?

The hex code is #40494E. In RGB it's 64, 73, 78, and in HSL it's 201°, 10%, 28%.

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