NEUTRALS

High Salute

#445056

RGB 68, 80, 86 · HSL 200°, 12%, 30% · CMYK 21, 7, 0, 66

High Salute is #445056 in HEX — rgb(68, 80, 86), hsl(200°, 12%, 30%), cmyk(21%, 7%, 0%, 66%).

High Salute pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 200°, 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#445056

RGB68, 80, 86

HSL200°, 12%, 30%

HSV200°, 21%, 34%

CMYK21, 7, 0, 66

Decimal4477014

CSS RGBrgb(68, 80, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(200, 12%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

High Salute 1039-7

Exact match

Dulux

Copycat SG5C7

ΔE 0.8 · #435157

Benjamin Moore

Lead 2131-30

ΔE 1.4 · #444F53

Hallman-Lindsay

Vermont Slate historic-vermont-slate

ΔE 1.6 · #48535A

Vista Paint

Vermont Slate C-1464

ΔE 1.8 · #495259

Kilz

Kettle Black RE120-02

ΔE 2.3 · #47535C

Dunn-Edwards

Lunar Eclipse DE5776

ΔE 2.4 · #415053

Valspar

Pitch Cobalt 5010-2

ΔE 2.4 · #434D56

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 2.8 · #3D4E57

Behr

Orion Gray N510-6

ΔE 2.8 · #3D4C55

Sherwin-Williams

Sea Serpent SW7615

ΔE 2.9 · #3E4B54

RAL

Iron Grey 7011

ΔE 3.5 · #434B4D

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 3.8 · #494F50

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 3.9 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 7.1 · #575757

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 11.9 · #383737

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

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

#445056

#564943

Analogous

#435653

#445056

#434656

Triadic

#445056

#564350

#505643

Split-Complementary

#445056

#564346

#565343

Tetradic

#445056

#534356

#564943

#465643

Monochromatic

#0B0D0E

#22282B

#445056

#657781

#8D9DA5

Rectangle

#445056

#494356

#564943

#505643

Compound

#445056

#434656

#564943

#565343

Variations

Lighter

#63757E

#89989F

#BBC2C6

Darker

#354045

#252C30

#151A1C

Saturation

#4A4D4F

#435056

#225B77

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

8.31:1

AAA

vs Black

2.53:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#445056

#4A4D57

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#445056

#4E4E55

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#445056

#445150

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

High Salute 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

#72695C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#445056

Daylight 5500K

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

#606E80

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.

#513C31

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: #445056;

CSS — background

background-color: #445056;

CSS Variable

--color-high-salute: #445056;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'high-salute': '#445056' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#445056] text-[#445056]

SCSS

$high-salute: #445056;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #445056?

#445056 is High Salute, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #445056 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with High Salute?

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

What colors pair well with High Salute?

High Salute 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 High Salute?

You can download High Salute 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 High Salute?

The hex code is #445056. In RGB it's 68, 80, 86, and in HSL it's 200°, 12%, 30%.

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