NEUTRALS

Dark Sky

#464541

RGB 70, 69, 65 · HSL 48°, 4%, 26% · CMYK 0, 1, 7, 73

Dark Sky is #464541 in HEX — rgb(70, 69, 65), hsl(48°, 4%, 26%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 7%, 73%).

Dark Sky pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 48°, 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#464541

RGB70, 69, 65

HSL48°, 4%, 26%

HSV48°, 7%, 27%

CMYK0, 1, 7, 73

Decimal4605249

CSS RGBrgb(70, 69, 65)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 4%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Dark Sky RM250

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Subway 536

ΔE 1.4 · #454543

Vista Paint

Brattle Spruce C-1414

ΔE 1.5 · #454743

Sherwin-Williams

Iron Ore SW7069

ΔE 1.6 · #434341

Dulux

Hardened Steel SG6H8

ΔE 1.7 · #46423E

Behr

Broadway PPU18-20

ΔE 1.7 · #434442

PPG

Onyx 1011-7

ΔE 1.9 · #464544

Valspar

Fired Earth 6011-1

ΔE 1.9 · #4B4845

Benjamin Moore

Notre CSP-570

ΔE 3.2 · #414444

Dunn-Edwards

Black Tie DE6357

ΔE 3.3 · #464647

Farrow & Ball

Tanner's Brown 255

ΔE 3.3 · #4D4746

RAL

Black Olive 6015

ΔE 4.5 · #3B3C36

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 4.7 · #3F4647

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 5.8 · #494F50

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 6.6 · #383737

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 8.2 · #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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow 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

#464541

#404145

Analogous

#454140

#464541

#434540

Triadic

#464541

#404544

#444045

Split-Complementary

#464541

#404345

#414045

Tetradic

#464541

#404541

#404145

#454043

Monochromatic

#0D0D0C

#1D1D1B

#464541

#6D6B64

#93918A

Rectangle

#464541

#414540

#404145

#444045

Compound

#464541

#434540

#404145

#414045

Variations

Lighter

#6C6B64

#92908A

#BFBEBB

Darker

#373633

#262523

#161614

Saturation

#434342

#454440

#655720

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

9.60:1

AAA

vs Black

2.19:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#464541

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#464541

#454542

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#464541

#464445

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Dark Sky 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

#74604C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#464541

Daylight 5500K

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

#616570

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.

#2A3046

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: #464541;

CSS — background

background-color: #464541;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-sky: #464541;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-sky': '#464541' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#464541] text-[#464541]

SCSS

$dark-sky: #464541;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #464541?

#464541 is Dark Sky, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #464541 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dark Sky?

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

What colors pair well with Dark Sky?

Dark Sky 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 Dark Sky?

You can download Dark Sky 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 Dark Sky?

The hex code is #464541. In RGB it's 70, 69, 65, and in HSL it's 48°, 4%, 26%.

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