NEUTRALS

Oyster Catch

#484942

RGB 72, 73, 66 · HSL 69°, 5%, 27% · CMYK 1, 0, 10, 71

Oyster Catch is #484942 in HEX — rgb(72, 73, 66), hsl(69°, 5%, 27%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 10%, 71%).

Oyster Catch pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 69°, 5%, 27%. 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#484942

RGB72, 73, 66

HSL69°, 5%, 27%

HSV69°, 10%, 29%

CMYK1, 0, 10, 71

Decimal4737346

CSS RGBrgb(72, 73, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(69, 5%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Oyster Catch C-584

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Oyster Catch 585

ΔE 1.3 · #4A4C45

Dulux

Vintage Green SG5E8

ΔE 2.2 · #42463E

Kilz

Dark Sky RM250

ΔE 2.5 · #464541

PPG

Licorice 1009-7

ΔE 2.6 · #4E4F48

Valspar

Aged Pine 6011-5

ΔE 2.7 · #444B43

Benjamin Moore

Topsoil CC-692

ΔE 3 · #43493F

Sherwin-Williams

Ripe Olive SW6209

ΔE 3 · #44483D

Dunn-Edwards

Iron River DEA176

ΔE 3.3 · #4D504B

Behr

Stone Hearth 790B-6

ΔE 3.3 · #464745

RAL

Tarpaulin Grey 7010

ΔE 3.5 · #4C514A

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 3.5 · #464C49

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 5.9 · #3F4647

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 6 · #494F50

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 7.3 · #515545

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 7.7 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#484942

#424148

Analogous

#484641

#484942

#444841

Triadic

#484942

#414748

#484147

Split-Complementary

#484942

#414448

#464148

Tetradic

#484942

#414846

#424148

#484144

Monochromatic

#0D0D0C

#20201D

#484942

#6F7066

#95978C

Rectangle

#484942

#414842

#424148

#484147

Compound

#484942

#444841

#424148

#464148

Variations

Lighter

#6E6F65

#93948B

#BFC0BC

Darker

#393A34

#272824

#171715

Saturation

#464644

#474841

#5E6921

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

9.10:1

AAA

vs Black

2.31:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#484942

#4A4842

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#484942

#494943

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#484942

#494849

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Oyster Catch 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

#75634D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#484942

Daylight 5500K

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

#636871

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.

#302C49

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: #484942;

CSS — background

background-color: #484942;

CSS Variable

--color-oyster-catch: #484942;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oyster-catch': '#484942' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#484942] text-[#484942]

SCSS

$oyster-catch: #484942;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #484942?

#484942 is Oyster Catch, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #484942 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Oyster Catch?

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

What colors pair well with Oyster Catch?

Oyster Catch 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 Oyster Catch?

You can download Oyster Catch 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 Oyster Catch?

The hex code is #484942. In RGB it's 72, 73, 66, and in HSL it's 69°, 5%, 27%.

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