NEUTRALS

Companion

#444B52

RGB 68, 75, 82 · HSL 210°, 9%, 29% · CMYK 17, 9, 0, 68

Companion is #444B52 in HEX — rgb(68, 75, 82), hsl(210°, 9%, 29%), cmyk(17%, 9%, 0%, 68%).

Companion pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 210°, 9%, 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#444B52

RGB68, 75, 82

HSL210°, 9%, 29%

HSV210°, 17%, 32%

CMYK17, 9, 0, 68

Decimal4475730

CSS RGBrgb(68, 75, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(210, 9%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Companion SG5B7

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Gravel 2127-30

ΔE 0.7 · #454B51

Behr

Black Ribbon HDC-CL-24

ΔE 1.4 · #474B51

RAL

Graphite Grey 7024

ΔE 1.6 · #474A51

Dunn-Edwards

Deepest Sea DE5825

ΔE 1.6 · #444D56

Valspar

Corduroy Black 4010-3

ΔE 1.6 · #454A53

PPG

Black Forest 1012-7

ΔE 2 · #434B4F

Sherwin-Williams

Cyberspace SW7076

ΔE 2 · #44484D

Vista Paint

Vermont Slate C-1464

ΔE 2.9 · #495259

Farrow & Ball

Railings 31

ΔE 3.1 · #45484B

Hallman-Lindsay

Vermont Slate historic-vermont-slate

ΔE 3.5 · #48535A

Kilz

Night Magic RM230

ΔE 3.8 · #3C4348

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 4.2 · #494F50

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 4.5 · #3F4647

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 7.6 · #575757

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 10 · #383737

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#444B52

#514A43

Analogous

#435151

#444B52

#434351

Triadic

#444B52

#51434A

#4A5143

Split-Complementary

#444B52

#514343

#515143

Tetradic

#444B52

#514351

#514A43

#435143

Monochromatic

#0C0D0E

#202427

#444B52

#66707A

#8D96A0

Rectangle

#444B52

#4A4351

#514A43

#4A5143

Compound

#444B52

#434351

#514A43

#515143

Variations

Lighter

#646E78

#8A929B

#BCC0C4

Darker

#363B41

#25292D

#15181A

Saturation

#484A4C

#434A51

#224A72

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

8.85:1

AAA

vs Black

2.37:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#444B52

#474952

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#444B52

#4A4A51

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#444B52

#444C4B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Companion 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

#726559

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#444B52

Daylight 5500K

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

#606A7D

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.

#4F3F2F

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: #444B52;

CSS — background

background-color: #444B52;

CSS Variable

--color-companion: #444B52;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'companion': '#444B52' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#444B52] text-[#444B52]

SCSS

$companion: #444B52;

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Blue Note

#404B54 · ΔE 2.0

Black Horizon

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #444B52?

#444B52 is Companion, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #444B52 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Companion?

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

What colors pair well with Companion?

Companion 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 Companion?

You can download Companion 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 Companion?

The hex code is #444B52. In RGB it's 68, 75, 82, and in HSL it's 210°, 9%, 29%.

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