NEUTRALS

Hostaleaf

#475A56

RGB 71, 90, 86 · HSL 167°, 12%, 32% · CMYK 21, 0, 4, 65

Hostaleaf is #475A56 in HEX — rgb(71, 90, 86), hsl(167°, 12%, 32%), cmyk(21%, 0%, 4%, 65%).

Hostaleaf pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 167°, 12%, 32%. 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#475A56

RGB71, 90, 86

HSL167°, 12%, 32%

HSV167°, 21%, 35%

CMYK21, 0, 4, 65

Decimal4676182

CSS RGBrgb(71, 90, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(167, 12%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Mediterranean 2123-10

ΔE 0.6 · #475A57

Dunn-Edwards

Loch Ness DE5748

ΔE 1.1 · #445956

PPG

Antique Slate 13-29

ΔE 1.7 · #455C59

Behr

Hostaleaf MQ6-9

ΔE 1.9 · #475B5A

Valspar

Peacock House 5010-4

ΔE 2.5 · #405550

Vista Paint

Gedney Green C-1412

ΔE 2.6 · #43544F

Dulux

Concealment S27A8

ΔE 3.1 · #405851

Hallman-Lindsay

Gedney Green historic-gedney-green

ΔE 3.1 · #40534E

Sherwin-Williams

Still Water SW6223

ΔE 4 · #4A5D5F

RAL

Basalt Grey 7012

ΔE 4.1 · #4E5754

Kilz

Deep Spruce RG290-02

ΔE 5.7 · #39544B

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 5.8 · #415448

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 6.6 · #535654

Farrow & Ball

Inchyra Blue 289

ΔE 6.9 · #586768

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 7.1 · #494F50

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 8.2 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#475A56

#5B484C

Analogous

#485B4D

#475A56

#48565B

Triadic

#475A56

#57485B

#5B5748

Split-Complementary

#475A56

#5B4856

#5B4D48

Tetradic

#475A56

#4D485B

#5B484C

#565B48

Monochromatic

#0B0E0E

#26312E

#475A56

#698680

#92AAA5

Rectangle

#475A56

#484C5B

#5B484C

#5B5748

Compound

#475A56

#48565B

#5B484C

#5B4D48

Variations

Lighter

#66827C

#8CA29D

#BDC7C5

Darker

#394A46

#273330

#171E1C

Saturation

#4F5553

#485B57

#247F6B

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

7.33:1

AAA

vs Black

2.86:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#475A56

#535457

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#475A56

#575757

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#475A56

#485959

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Hostaleaf 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

#75705C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#475A56

Daylight 5500K

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

#627580

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.

#57343C

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: #475A56;

CSS — background

background-color: #475A56;

CSS Variable

--color-hostaleaf: #475A56;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hostaleaf': '#475A56' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#475A56] text-[#475A56]

SCSS

$hostaleaf: #475A56;

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#435851 · ΔE 2.4

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#415451 · ΔE 2.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #475A56?

#475A56 is Hostaleaf, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #475A56 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hostaleaf?

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

What colors pair well with Hostaleaf?

Hostaleaf 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 Hostaleaf?

You can download Hostaleaf 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 Hostaleaf?

The hex code is #475A56. In RGB it's 71, 90, 86, and in HSL it's 167°, 12%, 32%.

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