NEUTRALS

Moss Cottage

#42544C

RGB 66, 84, 76 · HSL 153°, 12%, 29% · CMYK 21, 0, 10, 67

Moss Cottage is #42544C in HEX — rgb(66, 84, 76), hsl(153°, 12%, 29%), cmyk(21%, 0%, 10%, 67%).

Moss Cottage pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 153°, 12%, 29%. 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#42544C

RGB66, 84, 76

HSL153°, 12%, 29%

HSV153°, 21%, 33%

CMYK21, 0, 10, 67

Decimal4346956

CSS RGBrgb(66, 84, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(153, 12%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Gedney Green historic-gedney-green

ΔE 1.9 · #40534E

Vista Paint

Gedney Green C-1412

ΔE 2 · #43544F

Benjamin Moore

Crisp 686

ΔE 2.2 · #455952

Valspar

Peacock House 5010-4

ΔE 2.2 · #405550

Sherwin-Williams

Billiard Green SW0016

ΔE 2.4 · #45584D

Behr

Dark Everglade HDC-CL-21A

ΔE 2.5 · #3D554F

Dulux

Oakbank SG5H8

ΔE 2.6 · #3B4F46

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 2.6 · #415448

PPG

Dark Green Velvet 1136-7

ΔE 3.2 · #4A5B51

Kilz

Alpine Valley RG280-02

ΔE 3.3 · #425649

Dunn-Edwards

Loch Ness DE5748

ΔE 3.9 · #445956

RAL

Basalt Grey 7012

ΔE 5.4 · #4E5754

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 6.4 · #464C49

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 7.7 · #494F50

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 7.7 · #535654

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 9.6 · #575757

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#42544C

#534149

Analogous

#415342

#42544C

#415253

Triadic

#42544C

#4B4153

#534B41

Split-Complementary

#42544C

#534152

#534241

Tetradic

#42544C

#424153

#534149

#525341

Monochromatic

#0B0E0D

#1F2824

#42544C

#637E72

#8AA398

Rectangle

#42544C

#414953

#534149

#534B41

Compound

#42544C

#415253

#534149

#534241

Variations

Lighter

#617B6F

#879D93

#BAC5C0

Darker

#34433C

#232E29

#141B18

Saturation

#474D4A

#41534B

#21734E

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

8.06:1

AAA

vs Black

2.60:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#42544C

#4E4E4D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#42544C

#51514D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#42544C

#435253

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Moss Cottage 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

#716C54

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#42544C

Daylight 5500K

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

#5E7178

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.

#4F2F3D

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: #42544C;

CSS — background

background-color: #42544C;

CSS Variable

--color-moss-cottage: #42544C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'moss-cottage': '#42544C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#42544C] text-[#42544C]

SCSS

$moss-cottage: #42544C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #42544C?

#42544C is Moss Cottage, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #42544C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Moss Cottage?

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

What colors pair well with Moss Cottage?

Moss Cottage 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 Moss Cottage?

You can download Moss Cottage 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 Moss Cottage?

The hex code is #42544C. In RGB it's 66, 84, 76, and in HSL it's 153°, 12%, 29%.

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