NEUTRALS

Smooth Coffee

#473C41

RGB 71, 60, 65 · HSL 333°, 8%, 26% · CMYK 0, 15, 8, 72

Smooth Coffee is #473C41 in HEX — rgb(71, 60, 65), hsl(333°, 8%, 26%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 8%, 72%).

Smooth Coffee pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 333°, 8%, 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#473C41

RGB71, 60, 65

HSL333°, 8%, 26%

HSV333°, 15%, 28%

CMYK0, 15, 8, 72

Decimal4668481

CSS RGBrgb(71, 60, 65)

CSS HSLhsl(333, 8%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Smooth Coffee 740B-7

Exact match

Dulux

Oboe D'Amore SG6A8

ΔE 0.7 · #493D42

Valspar

Antique Burgundy 1011-8

ΔE 1.6 · #493C3F

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2072-10

ΔE 2.4 · #41373D

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 2.6 · #4D3E45

Sherwin-Williams

Plum Brown SW6272

ΔE 2.8 · #4E4247

Hallman-Lindsay

Eleanor Ann 1229

ΔE 2.9 · #40373E

Farrow & Ball

Paean Black 294

ΔE 3 · #494248

Vista Paint

Dark Berry K-760

ΔE 3.6 · #3F343A

RAL

Grey Brown 8019

ΔE 4.2 · #403A3A

PPG

Blackhearth 1003-7

ΔE 4.6 · #49454B

Kilz

Grate Black RM240

ΔE 5.7 · #49474C

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Engine DE6350

ΔE 5.8 · #3E3F41

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 6.5 · #383737

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 8.7 · #313536

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 9.9 · #392A27

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

TemperatureWarm MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#473C41

#3D4843

Analogous

#483D47

#473C41

#483E3D

Triadic

#473C41

#42483D

#3D4248

Split-Complementary

#473C41

#3D483E

#3D4748

Tetradic

#473C41

#47483D

#3D4843

#3E3D48

Monochromatic

#0E0C0D

#1E1A1C

#473C41

#716068

#98868E

Rectangle

#473C41

#48433D

#3D4843

#3D4248

Compound

#473C41

#483E3D

#3D4843

#3D4748

Variations

Lighter

#706067

#95868D

#C1B9BD

Darker

#393135

#282124

#171315

Saturation

#444142

#483D42

#661E3F

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

10.55:1

AAA

vs Black

1.99:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#473C41

#404041

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#473C41

#3E3E40

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#473C41

#463D3D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Smooth Coffee 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

#755A4C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#473C41

Daylight 5500K

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

#625F70

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.

#2A463A

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: #473C41;

CSS — background

background-color: #473C41;

CSS Variable

--color-smooth-coffee: #473C41;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'smooth-coffee': '#473C41' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#473C41] text-[#473C41]

SCSS

$smooth-coffee: #473C41;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #473C41?

#473C41 is Smooth Coffee, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #473C41 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Smooth Coffee?

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

What colors pair well with Smooth Coffee?

Smooth Coffee 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 Smooth Coffee?

You can download Smooth Coffee 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 Smooth Coffee?

The hex code is #473C41. In RGB it's 71, 60, 65, and in HSL it's 333°, 8%, 26%.

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