NEUTRALS

Ewa

#454042

RGB 69, 64, 66 · HSL 336°, 4%, 26% · CMYK 0, 7, 4, 73

Ewa is #454042 in HEX — rgb(69, 64, 66), hsl(336°, 4%, 26%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 4%, 73%).

Ewa pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 336°, 4%, 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#454042

RGB69, 64, 66

HSL336°, 4%, 26%

HSV336°, 7%, 27%

CMYK0, 7, 4, 73

Decimal4538434

CSS RGBrgb(69, 64, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(336, 4%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Darkroom SW7083

ΔE 0.9 · #443E40

Benjamin Moore

Plum CSP-540

ΔE 1.6 · #413D40

Behr

Sarsaparilla HDC-AC-26

ΔE 2 · #4A4143

Dulux

Marais SG6F8

ΔE 2.2 · #403D41

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 2.3 · #414040

Vista Paint

Evening Empress K-768

ΔE 2.3 · #433C3C

Valspar

Dark Kettle Black 4011-2

ΔE 2.8 · #3F4043

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Engine DE6350

ΔE 2.9 · #3E3F41

RAL

Grey Brown 8019

ΔE 3 · #403A3A

Farrow & Ball

Paean Black 294

ΔE 3 · #494248

Kilz

True Black RM260A

ΔE 3.2 · #3D3D3D

Hallman-Lindsay

Evermore 557

ΔE 3.6 · #463E3B

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 5 · #383737

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 5.5 · #4D3E45

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 5.5 · #3F4647

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 9.7 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#454042

#404543

Analogous

#454044

#454042

#454040

Triadic

#454042

#424540

#404245

Split-Complementary

#454042

#404540

#404445

Tetradic

#454042

#444540

#404543

#404045

Monochromatic

#0D0C0D

#1D1B1C

#454042

#6D6468

#938A8E

Rectangle

#454042

#454340

#404543

#404245

Compound

#454042

#454040

#404543

#404445

Variations

Lighter

#6C6467

#928A8D

#BFBBBD

Darker

#373335

#262324

#161415

Saturation

#434242

#454042

#65203B

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

10.17:1

AAA

vs Black

2.07:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#454042

#424242

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#454042

#414142

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#454042

#454040

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Ewa 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

#735D4D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#454042

Daylight 5500K

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

#606271

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#2A463B

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: #454042;

CSS — background

background-color: #454042;

CSS Variable

--color-ewa: #454042;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ewa': '#454042' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#454042] text-[#454042]

SCSS

$ewa: #454042;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #454042?

#454042 is Ewa, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #454042 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ewa?

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

What colors pair well with Ewa?

Ewa 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 Ewa?

You can download Ewa 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 Ewa?

The hex code is #454042. In RGB it's 69, 64, 66, and in HSL it's 336°, 4%, 26%.

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