NEUTRALS
Virtuoso
#474956
Virtuoso is #474956 in HEX — rgb(71, 73, 86), hsl(232°, 10%, 31%), cmyk(17%, 15%, 0%, 66%).
Virtuoso pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 232°, 10%, 31%. 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
Behr
Virtuoso N570-6
Benjamin Moore
Evening 833
Dunn-Edwards
Deep Mystery DE5923
PPG
Black Flame 1043-7
Dulux
Blue Ash S40B8
Valspar
Blue Coal 4011-3
Sherwin-Williams
Quixotic Plum SW6265
RAL
Slate Grey 7015
Kilz
Prussian Blue RD100-02
Vista Paint
China Aster C-1372
Hallman-Lindsay
Jazlyn 1285
Farrow & Ball
Paean Black 294
IKEA
IKEA163 163
Colorhouse
Wool .06 Wool-06
Kobra
Blue 31
Dutch Boy
Seal of Grey VS-9301
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
7/100
Very Dark
Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.
Undertone
A near-neutral with a subtle cool violet undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Quiet · Versatile
Virtuoso 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #474956?
#474956 is Virtuoso, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.
Is #474956 warm or cool?
Virtuoso reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Virtuoso?
Virtuoso works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.
What colors pair well with Virtuoso?
Virtuoso 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 Virtuoso?
You can download Virtuoso 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 Virtuoso?
The hex code is #474956. In RGB it's 71, 73, 86, and in HSL it's 232°, 10%, 31%.
