NEUTRALS

Laurel Woods

#44493D

RGB 68, 73, 61 · HSL 85°, 9%, 26% · CMYK 7, 0, 16, 71

Laurel Woods is #44493D in HEX — rgb(68, 73, 61), hsl(85°, 9%, 26%), cmyk(7%, 0%, 16%, 71%).

Laurel Woods pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 85°, 9%, 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#44493D

RGB68, 73, 61

HSL85°, 9%, 26%

HSV85°, 16%, 29%

CMYK7, 0, 16, 71

Decimal4475197

CSS RGBrgb(68, 73, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(85, 9%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Laurel Woods SW7749

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Topsoil CC-692

ΔE 1.3 · #43493F

Behr

Potting Soil N360-7

ΔE 1.6 · #45483A

Dulux

Showdown SG5F9

ΔE 1.9 · #444639

Hallman-Lindsay

Clover Patch 431

ΔE 2 · #464A3B

PPG

Charcoal Smoke 1033-7

ΔE 2.7 · #474F43

Valspar

Aged Pine 6011-5

ΔE 2.8 · #444B43

Vista Paint

Clover Patch C-430

ΔE 3.2 · #454938

RAL

Tarpaulin Grey 7010

ΔE 4.8 · #4C514A

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 5.6 · #515545

Dunn-Edwards

Iron River DEA176

ΔE 5.7 · #4D504B

Kilz

Dark Sky RM250

ΔE 5.8 · #464541

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 5.9 · #464C49

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 8.4 · #3F4647

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 8.8 · #494F50

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 10.5 · #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 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

#44493D

#413C48

Analogous

#48473C

#44493D

#3D483C

Triadic

#44493D

#3C4348

#483C43

Split-Complementary

#44493D

#3C3D48

#473C48

Tetradic

#44493D

#3C4847

#413C48

#483C3D

Monochromatic

#0D0E0C

#1C1F1A

#44493D

#6A725F

#909985

Rectangle

#44493D

#3C4841

#413C48

#483C43

Compound

#44493D

#3D483C

#413C48

#473C48

Variations

Lighter

#6A715F

#8F9685

#BEC1B9

Darker

#363A30

#252821

#161713

Saturation

#434441

#43483C

#48661E

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

9.27:1

AAA

vs Black

2.27:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#44493D

#49463E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#44493D

#48483F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#44493D

#454748

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Laurel Woods 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

#726349

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#44493D

Daylight 5500K

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

#60686D

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.

#362A46

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: #44493D;

CSS — background

background-color: #44493D;

CSS Variable

--color-laurel-woods: #44493D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'laurel-woods': '#44493D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#44493D] text-[#44493D]

SCSS

$laurel-woods: #44493D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #44493D?

#44493D is Laurel Woods, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #44493D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Laurel Woods?

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

What colors pair well with Laurel Woods?

Laurel Woods 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 Laurel Woods?

You can download Laurel Woods 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 Laurel Woods?

The hex code is #44493D. In RGB it's 68, 73, 61, and in HSL it's 85°, 9%, 26%.

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