NEUTRALS

Corduroy

#404D49

RGB 64, 77, 73 · HSL 162°, 9%, 28% · CMYK 17, 0, 5, 70

Corduroy is #404D49 in HEX — rgb(64, 77, 73), hsl(162°, 9%, 28%), cmyk(17%, 0%, 5%, 70%).

Corduroy pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 162°, 9%, 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#404D49

RGB64, 77, 73

HSL162°, 9%, 28%

HSV162°, 17%, 30%

CMYK17, 0, 5, 70

Decimal4214089

CSS RGBrgb(64, 77, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(162, 9%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Dominant Gray BXC-17

ΔE 1.8 · #444D4A

Dulux

Briar SG5G8

ΔE 2.1 · #3D4844

Sherwin-Williams

Olympic Range SW7750

ΔE 2.8 · #424C44

Vista Paint

Green Column C-465

ΔE 2.9 · #455048

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 3 · #464C49

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Column 466

ΔE 3.1 · #465149

PPG

Night Watch 1145-7

ΔE 3.3 · #3C504F

Valspar

Aged Pine 6011-5

ΔE 3.5 · #444B43

Dunn-Edwards

Refined Green DEA181

ΔE 3.6 · #384543

Benjamin Moore

Hidden 714

ΔE 3.8 · #425552

RAL

Tarpaulin Grey 7010

ΔE 4.4 · #4C514A

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 4.7 · #494F50

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 4.8 · #3F4647

Kilz

Toasted Poppyseed RM210

ΔE 5.5 · #4A4B4A

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 6.1 · #415448

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 8.2 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#404D49

#4E4145

Analogous

#414E44

#404D49

#414B4E

Triadic

#404D49

#4A414E

#4E4A41

Split-Complementary

#404D49

#4E414B

#4E4441

Tetradic

#404D49

#44414E

#4E4145

#4B4E41

Monochromatic

#0C0E0D

#1E2422

#404D49

#647872

#8A9E98

Rectangle

#404D49

#41454E

#4E4145

#4E4A41

Compound

#404D49

#414B4E

#4E4145

#4E4441

Variations

Lighter

#627670

#889994

#BBC3C0

Darker

#343F3B

#232B29

#141918

Saturation

#454948

#414E4A

#206E57

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

8.84:1

AAA

vs Black

2.38:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#404D49

#48494A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#404D49

#4B4B4A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#404D49

#414C4C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Corduroy 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

#6F6652

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#404D49

Daylight 5500K

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

#5D6B76

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.

#4C2E37

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: #404D49;

CSS — background

background-color: #404D49;

CSS Variable

--color-corduroy: #404D49;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'corduroy': '#404D49' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#404D49] text-[#404D49]

SCSS

$corduroy: #404D49;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #404D49?

#404D49 is Corduroy, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #404D49 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Corduroy?

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

What colors pair well with Corduroy?

Corduroy 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 Corduroy?

You can download Corduroy 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 Corduroy?

The hex code is #404D49. In RGB it's 64, 77, 73, and in HSL it's 162°, 9%, 28%.

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