NEUTRALS

Bamboo Charcoal

#454A48

RGB 69, 74, 72 · HSL 156°, 3%, 28% · CMYK 7, 0, 3, 71

Bamboo Charcoal is #454A48 in HEX — rgb(69, 74, 72), hsl(156°, 3%, 28%), cmyk(7%, 0%, 3%, 71%).

Bamboo Charcoal pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 156°, 3%, 28%. 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#454A48

RGB69, 74, 72

HSL156°, 3%, 28%

HSV156°, 7%, 29%

CMYK7, 0, 3, 71

Decimal4541000

CSS RGBrgb(69, 74, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(156, 3%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 1.1 · #464C49

Sherwin-Williams

Rock Bottom SW7062

ΔE 1.2 · #484C49

Valspar

Forest Canopy 5010-1

ΔE 1.5 · #434A4A

Behr

Sporting Green HDC-CL-21

ΔE 1.5 · #434B48

Kilz

Toasted Poppyseed RM210

ΔE 2 · #4A4B4A

Vista Paint

Brattle Spruce C-1414

ΔE 2.1 · #454743

Dunn-Edwards

Black Lead DE6322

ΔE 2.1 · #474C4D

Hallman-Lindsay

Brattle Spruce historic-brattle-spruce

ΔE 2.1 · #454743

Benjamin Moore

Graphite 1603

ΔE 2.5 · #454748

PPG

Dark As Night 14-05

ΔE 2.7 · #3D4645

RAL

Iron Grey 7011

ΔE 2.8 · #434B4D

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 2.8 · #3F4647

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 2.9 · #494F50

Dulux

Briar SG5G8

ΔE 3.3 · #3D4844

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 6.5 · #575757

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 8.3 · #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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#454A48

#4A4547

Analogous

#454A46

#454A48

#45494A

Triadic

#454A48

#48454A

#4A4845

Split-Complementary

#454A48

#4A4549

#4A4645

Tetradic

#454A48

#46454A

#4A4547

#494A45

Monochromatic

#0C0D0D

#202221

#454A48

#6A716E

#919795

Rectangle

#454A48

#45474A

#4A4547

#4A4845

Compound

#454A48

#45494A

#4A4547

#4A4645

Variations

Lighter

#696F6D

#8E9491

#BDC0BF

Darker

#373B39

#262928

#161817

Saturation

#474848

#454A48

#236C4F

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

9.03:1

AAA

vs Black

2.33:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#454A48

#484848

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#454A48

#494948

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#454A48

#454A4A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Bamboo Charcoal 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

#736451

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#454A48

Daylight 5500K

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

#606975

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.

#4C2E3A

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: #454A48;

CSS — background

background-color: #454A48;

CSS Variable

--color-bamboo-charcoal: #454A48;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bamboo-charcoal': '#454A48' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#454A48] text-[#454A48]

SCSS

$bamboo-charcoal: #454A48;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #454A48?

#454A48 is Bamboo Charcoal, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #454A48 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bamboo Charcoal?

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

What colors pair well with Bamboo Charcoal?

Bamboo Charcoal 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 Bamboo Charcoal?

You can download Bamboo Charcoal 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 Bamboo Charcoal?

The hex code is #454A48. In RGB it's 69, 74, 72, and in HSL it's 156°, 3%, 28%.

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