NEUTRALS

Topsoil

#43493F

RGB 67, 73, 63 · HSL 96°, 7%, 27% · CMYK 8, 0, 14, 71

Topsoil is #43493F in HEX — rgb(67, 73, 63), hsl(96°, 7%, 27%), cmyk(8%, 0%, 14%, 71%).

Topsoil pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 96°, 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#43493F

RGB67, 73, 63

HSL96°, 7%, 27%

HSV96°, 14%, 29%

CMYK8, 0, 14, 71

Decimal4409663

CSS RGBrgb(67, 73, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(96, 7%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Topsoil CC-692

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Foxhall Green SW9184

ΔE 1 · #454B40

Valspar

Aged Pine 6011-5

ΔE 1.6 · #444B43

Dulux

Vintage Green SG5E8

ΔE 1.9 · #42463E

Behr

Black Bean 790D-7

ΔE 1.9 · #40493D

PPG

Charcoal Smoke 1033-7

ΔE 2.8 · #474F43

Vista Paint

Oyster Catch C-584

ΔE 3 · #484942

Hallman-Lindsay

Oyster Catch 585

ΔE 3.2 · #4A4C45

RAL

Tarpaulin Grey 7010

ΔE 4.2 · #4C514A

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 4.7 · #464C49

Dunn-Edwards

Iron River DEA176

ΔE 4.9 · #4D504B

Kilz

Dark Sky RM250

ΔE 5 · #464541

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 6.3 · #515545

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 7.1 · #3F4647

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 7.6 · #494F50

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 9.7 · #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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#43493F

#46404A

Analogous

#494A40

#43493F

#404A41

Triadic

#43493F

#40444A

#4A4044

Split-Complementary

#43493F

#41404A

#4A4049

Tetradic

#43493F

#40494A

#46404A

#4A4140

Monochromatic

#0D0E0C

#1E211C

#43493F

#6A7364

#90998A

Rectangle

#43493F

#404A46

#46404A

#4A4044

Compound

#43493F

#404A41

#46404A

#4A4049

Variations

Lighter

#697263

#8E9689

#BDC1BB

Darker

#363B33

#252923

#161814

Saturation

#454643

#444A40

#3D6A20

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

9.28:1

AAA

vs Black

2.26:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#43493F

#484640

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#43493F

#484840

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#43493F

#444748

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Topsoil 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

#72634A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#43493F

Daylight 5500K

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

#5F686F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#3D2C49

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: #43493F;

CSS — background

background-color: #43493F;

CSS Variable

--color-topsoil: #43493F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'topsoil': '#43493F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#43493F] text-[#43493F]

SCSS

$topsoil: #43493F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #43493F?

#43493F is Topsoil, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #43493F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Topsoil?

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

What colors pair well with Topsoil?

Topsoil 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 Topsoil?

You can download Topsoil 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 Topsoil?

The hex code is #43493F. In RGB it's 67, 73, 63, and in HSL it's 96°, 7%, 27%.

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