NEUTRALS

Potting Soil

#45483A

RGB 69, 72, 58 · HSL 73°, 11%, 25% · CMYK 4, 0, 19, 72

Potting Soil is #45483A in HEX — rgb(69, 72, 58), hsl(73°, 11%, 25%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 19%, 72%).

Potting Soil pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 73°, 11%, 25%. 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#45483A

RGB69, 72, 58

HSL73°, 11%, 25%

HSV73°, 19%, 28%

CMYK4, 0, 19, 72

Decimal4540474

CSS RGBrgb(69, 72, 58)

CSS HSLhsl(73, 11%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Potting Soil N360-7

Exact match

Dulux

Showdown SG5F9

ΔE 1.1 · #444639

Hallman-Lindsay

Clover Patch 431

ΔE 1.1 · #464A3B

Sherwin-Williams

Laurel Woods SW7749

ΔE 1.6 · #44493D

Vista Paint

Clover Patch C-430

ΔE 1.9 · #454938

Benjamin Moore

Fatigue 2140-10

ΔE 2.8 · #4C4C40

PPG

Charcoal Smoke 1033-7

ΔE 3.7 · #474F43

RAL

Olive Green 6003

ΔE 4 · #424632

Valspar

Aged Pine 6011-5

ΔE 4.4 · #444B43

Kilz

Incense Stick LM100

ΔE 5.3 · #494237

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 5.5 · #515545

Dunn-Edwards

Iron River DEA176

ΔE 6.9 · #4D504B

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 7.3 · #464C49

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 8.5 · #53453C

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 9.9 · #574C49

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 11.4 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#45483A

#3C3947

Analogous

#474339

#45483A

#3D4739

Triadic

#45483A

#394447

#473944

Split-Complementary

#45483A

#393D47

#433947

Tetradic

#45483A

#394743

#3C3947

#47393D

Monochromatic

#0E0E0B

#1B1C17

#45483A

#6C715B

#939980

Rectangle

#45483A

#39473C

#3C3947

#473944

Compound

#45483A

#3D4739

#3C3947

#433947

Variations

Lighter

#6C715B

#929782

#BFC1B7

Darker

#36392D

#25271F

#161712

Saturation

#41423E

#444739

#54631C

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

9.37:1

AAA

vs Black

2.24:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#45483A

#49463B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#45483A

#48483C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#45483A

#464647

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Potting Soil 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

#736347

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#45483A

Daylight 5500K

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

#60686B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#2F2944

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: #45483A;

CSS — background

background-color: #45483A;

CSS Variable

--color-potting-soil: #45483A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'potting-soil': '#45483A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#45483A] text-[#45483A]

SCSS

$potting-soil: #45483A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #45483A?

#45483A is Potting Soil, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #45483A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Potting Soil?

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

What colors pair well with Potting Soil?

Potting Soil 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 Potting Soil?

You can download Potting Soil 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 Potting Soil?

The hex code is #45483A. In RGB it's 69, 72, 58, and in HSL it's 73°, 11%, 25%.

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