NEUTRALS

Deepest Nightmare

#44413C

RGB 68, 65, 60 · HSL 37°, 6%, 25% · CMYK 0, 4, 12, 73

Deepest Nightmare is #44413C in HEX — rgb(68, 65, 60), hsl(37°, 6%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 12%, 73%).

Deepest Nightmare pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 37°, 6%, 25%. 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#44413C

RGB68, 65, 60

HSL37°, 6%, 25%

HSV37°, 12%, 27%

CMYK0, 4, 12, 73

Decimal4473148

CSS RGBrgb(68, 65, 60)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 6%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Hardened Steel SG6H8

ΔE 1 · #46423E

Hallman-Lindsay

November Storms 543

ΔE 1.1 · #423F3B

Vista Paint

Opening Night K-824

ΔE 1.5 · #42423E

Sherwin-Williams

Sealskin SW7675

ΔE 1.7 · #48423C

Kilz

Dark Sky RM250

ΔE 2 · #464541

Behr

French Roast UL140-1

ΔE 2.5 · #49413B

PPG

Phantom Mist 1002-7

ΔE 2.8 · #4B4441

Benjamin Moore

Night 2134-10

ΔE 3 · #4C443E

RAL

Black Olive 6015

ΔE 3.3 · #3B3C36

Valspar

Fired Earth 6011-1

ΔE 3.4 · #4B4845

Farrow & Ball

Tanner's Brown 255

ΔE 4.2 · #4D4746

Dunn-Edwards

Black Tie DE6357

ΔE 4.6 · #464647

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 5.6 · #383737

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 6 · #3F4647

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 6.8 · #574C49

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 10 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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 MasstoneOrange 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

#44413C

#3C3F44

Analogous

#443D3C

#44413C

#43443C

Triadic

#44413C

#3C4441

#413C44

Split-Complementary

#44413C

#3C4344

#3D3C44

Tetradic

#44413C

#3C443D

#3C3F44

#443C43

Monochromatic

#0E0D0C

#1B1A18

#44413C

#6C6760

#938E85

Rectangle

#44413C

#3F443C

#3C3F44

#413C44

Compound

#44413C

#43443C

#3C3F44

#3D3C44

Variations

Lighter

#6C6760

#928E86

#BFBDB9

Darker

#363430

#252421

#161513

Saturation

#41403F

#44413C

#62481E

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

10.16:1

AAA

vs Black

2.07:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#44413C

#43423C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#44413C

#42423D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#44413C

#444041

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Deepest Nightmare 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

#725D48

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#44413C

Daylight 5500K

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

#60626C

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.

#293344

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: #44413C;

CSS — background

background-color: #44413C;

CSS Variable

--color-deepest-nightmare: #44413C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deepest-nightmare': '#44413C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#44413C] text-[#44413C]

SCSS

$deepest-nightmare: #44413C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #44413C?

#44413C is Deepest Nightmare, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #44413C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Deepest Nightmare?

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

What colors pair well with Deepest Nightmare?

Deepest Nightmare 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 Deepest Nightmare?

You can download Deepest Nightmare 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 Deepest Nightmare?

The hex code is #44413C. In RGB it's 68, 65, 60, and in HSL it's 37°, 6%, 25%.

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