NEUTRALS

Ishtar

#484450

RGB 72, 68, 80 · HSL 260°, 8%, 29% · CMYK 10, 15, 0, 69

Ishtar is #484450 in HEX — rgb(72, 68, 80), hsl(260°, 8%, 29%), cmyk(10%, 15%, 0%, 69%).

Ishtar pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 260°, 8%, 29%. 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#484450

RGB72, 68, 80

HSL260°, 8%, 29%

HSV260°, 15%, 31%

CMYK10, 15, 0, 69

Decimal4736080

CSS RGBrgb(72, 68, 80)

CSS HSLhsl(260, 8%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Ishtar S44A8

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Quixotic Plum SW6265

ΔE 1.1 · #4A4653

Vista Paint

Queen Victoria K-40

ΔE 1.9 · #46404D

Behr

Extravagance MQ5-1

ΔE 2.8 · #4F4953

Valspar

Blue Coal 4011-3

ΔE 3 · #414450

Benjamin Moore

Blackberry CC-962

ΔE 3.4 · #404251

PPG

Blackberry 1172-7 · 13-21

ΔE 3.5 · #4A4354

Hallman-Lindsay

Jazlyn 1285

ΔE 3.5 · #464152

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 4 · #434750

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Mystery DE5923

ΔE 4.1 · #494C59

Farrow & Ball

Paean Black 294

ΔE 4.1 · #494248

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 4.4 · #423A45

Kilz

Grate Black RM240

ΔE 4.7 · #49474C

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 8.6 · #3F4647

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 10.1 · #383737

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 10.8 · #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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#484450

#4C5044

Analogous

#444650

#484450

#4E4450

Triadic

#484450

#504844

#445048

Split-Complementary

#484450

#504E44

#465044

Tetradic

#484450

#504446

#4C5044

#44504E

Monochromatic

#0C0C0E

#232127

#484450

#6D6779

#948E9F

Rectangle

#484450

#50444C

#4C5044

#445048

Compound

#484450

#4E4450

#4C5044

#465044

Variations

Lighter

#6B6577

#908B9A

#BEBCC3

Darker

#3A3640

#27252C

#17151A

Saturation

#49484C

#484450

#3D2272

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

9.47:1

AAA

vs Black

2.22:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#484450

#444750

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#484450

#45454F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#484450

#474645

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Ishtar 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

#756057

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#484450

Daylight 5500K

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

#63657B

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.

#444F2F

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: #484450;

CSS — background

background-color: #484450;

CSS Variable

--color-ishtar: #484450;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ishtar': '#484450' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#484450] text-[#484450]

SCSS

$ishtar: #484450;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #484450?

#484450 is Ishtar, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #484450 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ishtar?

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

What colors pair well with Ishtar?

Ishtar 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 Ishtar?

You can download Ishtar 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 Ishtar?

The hex code is #484450. In RGB it's 72, 68, 80, and in HSL it's 260°, 8%, 29%.

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