NEUTRALS

Notre

#414444

RGB 65, 68, 68 · HSL 180°, 2%, 26% · CMYK 4, 0, 0, 73

Notre is #414444 in HEX — rgb(65, 68, 68), hsl(180°, 2%, 26%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 0%, 73%).

Notre pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 180°, 2%, 26%. 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#414444

RGB65, 68, 68

HSL180°, 2%, 26%

HSV180°, 4%, 27%

CMYK4, 0, 0, 73

Decimal4277316

CSS RGBrgb(65, 68, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 2%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Notre CSP-570

Exact match

Farrow & Ball

Off-Black 57

ΔE 1.3 · #444546

Valspar

Nocturnal Green 5011-1

ΔE 1.3 · #414647

Hallman-Lindsay

Dark River 494

ΔE 1.4 · #3E4445

Behr

Broadway PPU18-20

ΔE 1.5 · #434442

Vista Paint

Midnight in the Tropics K-832

ΔE 1.5 · #3F4341

Kilz

Typewriter TB-70

ΔE 1.6 · #424648

Sherwin-Williams

Iron Ore SW7069

ΔE 1.8 · #434341

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 1.9 · #3F4647

Dulux

Glenbrook NZ10G4

ΔE 1.9 · #454445

Dunn-Edwards

Black Tie DE6357

ΔE 1.9 · #464647

PPG

Onyx 1011-7

ΔE 2 · #464544

RAL

Iron Grey 7011

ΔE 3.6 · #434B4D

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 4.7 · #494F50

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 5.7 · #383737

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 8.5 · #575757

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#414444

#444141

Analogous

#414442

#414444

#414244

Triadic

#414444

#444144

#444441

Split-Complementary

#414444

#444142

#444241

Tetradic

#414444

#424144

#444141

#424441

Monochromatic

#0C0D0D

#1B1D1D

#414444

#666B6B

#8D9191

Rectangle

#414444

#414144

#444141

#444441

Compound

#414444

#414244

#444141

#444241

Variations

Lighter

#666A6A

#8C9090

#BCBEBE

Darker

#343636

#242525

#151616

Saturation

#424343

#414444

#206464

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

9.84:1

AAA

vs Black

2.14:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#414444

#434344

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#414444

#444444

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#414444

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Notre 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

#70604E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#414444

Daylight 5500K

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

#5D6572

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#462A2A

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: #414444;

CSS — background

background-color: #414444;

CSS Variable

--color-notre: #414444;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'notre': '#414444' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#414444] text-[#414444]

SCSS

$notre: #414444;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #414444?

#414444 is Notre, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #414444 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Notre?

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

What colors pair well with Notre?

Notre 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 Notre?

You can download Notre 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 Notre?

The hex code is #414444. In RGB it's 65, 68, 68, and in HSL it's 180°, 2%, 26%.

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