NEUTRALS

Obsidian

#445055

RGB 68, 80, 85 · HSL 198°, 11%, 30% · CMYK 20, 6, 0, 67

Obsidian is #445055 in HEX — rgb(68, 80, 85), hsl(198°, 11%, 30%), cmyk(20%, 6%, 0%, 67%).

Obsidian pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 198°, 11%, 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#445055

RGB68, 80, 85

HSL198°, 11%, 30%

HSV198°, 20%, 33%

CMYK20, 6, 0, 67

Decimal4477013

CSS RGBrgb(68, 80, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(198, 11%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Obsidian 1035-7

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Lead 2131-30

ΔE 0.8 · #444F53

Dulux

Copycat SG5C7

ΔE 1 · #435157

Dunn-Edwards

Lunar Eclipse DE5776

ΔE 1.8 · #415053

Hallman-Lindsay

Vermont Slate historic-vermont-slate

ΔE 2 · #48535A

Vista Paint

Vermont Slate C-1464

ΔE 2.1 · #495259

Valspar

Deep River Green 5010-3

ΔE 2.4 · #404E50

Behr

Black Space BXC-30

ΔE 2.7 · #3E4B4E

Kilz

Kettle Black RE120-02

ΔE 2.9 · #47535C

RAL

Iron Grey 7011

ΔE 3 · #434B4D

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 3.2 · #3D4E57

Sherwin-Williams

Sea Serpent SW7615

ΔE 3.3 · #3E4B54

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 3.4 · #494F50

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 4.3 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 6.9 · #575757

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 11.3 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#445055

#554944

Analogous

#445552

#445055

#444755

Triadic

#445055

#554450

#505544

Split-Complementary

#445055

#554447

#555244

Tetradic

#445055

#524455

#554944

#475544

Monochromatic

#0B0D0E

#22282A

#445055

#66787F

#8E9DA4

Rectangle

#445055

#494455

#554944

#505544

Compound

#445055

#444755

#554944

#555244

Variations

Lighter

#64757D

#8A989E

#BCC2C5

Darker

#364044

#252C2F

#151A1C

Saturation

#4A4E4F

#445055

#225D77

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

8.32:1

AAA

vs Black

2.52:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#445055

#4A4D56

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#445055

#4E4E54

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#445055

#445150

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Obsidian 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

#72695B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#445055

Daylight 5500K

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

#606E7F

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.

#513B31

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: #445055;

CSS — background

background-color: #445055;

CSS Variable

--color-obsidian: #445055;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'obsidian': '#445055' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#445055] text-[#445055]

SCSS

$obsidian: #445055;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #445055?

#445055 is Obsidian, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #445055 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Obsidian?

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

What colors pair well with Obsidian?

Obsidian 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 Obsidian?

You can download Obsidian 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 Obsidian?

The hex code is #445055. In RGB it's 68, 80, 85, and in HSL it's 198°, 11%, 30%.

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