NEUTRALS

Foxhall Green

#454B40

RGB 69, 75, 64 · HSL 93°, 8%, 27% · CMYK 8, 0, 15, 71

Foxhall Green is #454B40 in HEX — rgb(69, 75, 64), hsl(93°, 8%, 27%), cmyk(8%, 0%, 15%, 71%).

Foxhall Green pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 93°, 8%, 27%. 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#454B40

RGB69, 75, 64

HSL93°, 8%, 27%

HSV93°, 15%, 29%

CMYK8, 0, 15, 71

Decimal4541248

CSS RGBrgb(69, 75, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(93, 8%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Foxhall Green SW9184

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Topsoil CC-692

ΔE 1 · #43493F

PPG

Charcoal Smoke 1033-7

ΔE 1.8 · #474F43

Behr

Black Bean 790D-7

ΔE 1.9 · #40493D

Valspar

Aged Pine 6011-5

ΔE 1.9 · #444B43

Vista Paint

Opera Evening K-864

ΔE 2.5 · #495146

Hallman-Lindsay

Clover Patch 431

ΔE 2.7 · #464A3B

Dulux

Vintage Green SG5E8

ΔE 2.8 · #42463E

RAL

Tarpaulin Grey 7010

ΔE 3.8 · #4C514A

Dunn-Edwards

Iron River DEA176

ΔE 4.8 · #4D504B

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 5.1 · #464C49

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 5.3 · #515545

Kilz

Dark Sky RM250

ΔE 5.7 · #464541

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 7.9 · #494F50

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 7.9 · #3F4647

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 9.6 · #575757

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#454B40

#453F4A

Analogous

#4A4A3F

#454B40

#3F4A40

Triadic

#454B40

#3F444A

#4A3F44

Split-Complementary

#454B40

#403F4A

#4A3F4A

Tetradic

#454B40

#3F4A4A

#453F4A

#4A403F

Monochromatic

#0D0E0C

#1E211C

#454B40

#6A7463

#909A89

Rectangle

#454B40

#3F4A45

#453F4A

#4A3F44

Compound

#454B40

#3F4A40

#453F4A

#4A3F4A

Variations

Lighter

#697362

#8F9788

#BDC1BA

Darker

#373C32

#262923

#161814

Saturation

#454743

#444A3F

#416A20

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

9.00:1

AAA

vs Black

2.33:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#454B40

#4A4841

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#454B40

#4A4A42

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#454B40

#46494A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Foxhall Green 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

#73654B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#454B40

Daylight 5500K

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

#606A6F

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.

#3C2C49

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: #454B40;

CSS — background

background-color: #454B40;

CSS Variable

--color-foxhall-green: #454B40;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'foxhall-green': '#454B40' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#454B40] text-[#454B40]

SCSS

$foxhall-green: #454B40;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #454B40?

#454B40 is Foxhall Green, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #454B40 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Foxhall Green?

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

What colors pair well with Foxhall Green?

Foxhall Green 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 Foxhall Green?

You can download Foxhall Green 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 Foxhall Green?

The hex code is #454B40. In RGB it's 69, 75, 64, and in HSL it's 93°, 8%, 27%.

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