NEUTRALS

Deepest Sea

#444D56

RGB 68, 77, 86 · HSL 210°, 12%, 30% · CMYK 21, 10, 0, 66

Deepest Sea is #444D56 in HEX — rgb(68, 77, 86), hsl(210°, 12%, 30%), cmyk(21%, 10%, 0%, 66%).

Deepest Sea pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 210°, 12%, 30%. 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#444D56

RGB68, 77, 86

HSL210°, 12%, 30%

HSV210°, 21%, 34%

CMYK21, 10, 0, 66

Decimal4476246

CSS RGBrgb(68, 77, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(210, 12%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Deepest Sea DE5825

Exact match

Dulux

Thunderbolt Blue S37A7

ΔE 0.4 · #454D56

Valspar

Pitch Cobalt 5010-2

ΔE 0.4 · #434D56

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2129-30

ΔE 1 · #414C55

Sherwin-Williams

Sea Serpent SW7615

ΔE 1.9 · #3E4B54

Vista Paint

Vermont Slate C-1464

ΔE 2.4 · #495259

Behr

Poppy Seed PPU15-20

ΔE 2.4 · #4A4E55

PPG

High Salute 1039-7

ΔE 2.5 · #445056

Kilz

Prussian Blue RD100-02

ΔE 2.6 · #444D5A

RAL

Graphite Grey 7024

ΔE 2.8 · #474A51

Hallman-Lindsay

Vermont Slate historic-vermont-slate

ΔE 2.8 · #48535A

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 3 · #3D4E57

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 4.4 · #485761

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 5.2 · #494F50

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 8.2 · #575757

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 11.4 · #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

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#444D56

#564D43

Analogous

#435656

#444D56

#434356

Triadic

#444D56

#56434D

#4D5643

Split-Complementary

#444D56

#564343

#565643

Tetradic

#444D56

#564356

#564D43

#435643

Monochromatic

#0B0D0E

#22262B

#444D56

#657381

#8D99A5

Rectangle

#444D56

#4C4356

#564D43

#4D5643

Compound

#444D56

#434356

#564D43

#565643

Variations

Lighter

#63707E

#89949F

#BBC1C6

Darker

#353D45

#252A30

#15181C

Saturation

#4A4D4F

#434C56

#224C77

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

8.60:1

AAA

vs Black

2.44:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#444D56

#484B56

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#444D56

#4C4C55

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#444D56

#434E4D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Deepest Sea 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

#72665C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#444D56

Daylight 5500K

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

#606B80

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.

#514131

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: #444D56;

CSS — background

background-color: #444D56;

CSS Variable

--color-deepest-sea: #444D56;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deepest-sea': '#444D56' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#444D56] text-[#444D56]

SCSS

$deepest-sea: #444D56;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #444D56?

#444D56 is Deepest Sea, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #444D56 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Deepest Sea?

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

What colors pair well with Deepest Sea?

Deepest Sea 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 Sea?

You can download Deepest Sea 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 Sea?

The hex code is #444D56. In RGB it's 68, 77, 86, and in HSL it's 210°, 12%, 30%.

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