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Oboe D'Amore

#493D42

RGB 73, 61, 66 · HSL 335°, 9%, 26% · CMYK 0, 16, 10, 71

Oboe D'Amore is #493D42 in HEX — rgb(73, 61, 66), hsl(335°, 9%, 26%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 10%, 71%).

Oboe D'Amore pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 335°, 9%, 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#493D42

RGB73, 61, 66

HSL335°, 9%, 26%

HSV335°, 16%, 29%

CMYK0, 16, 10, 71

Decimal4799810

CSS RGBrgb(73, 61, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(335, 9%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Oboe D'Amore SG6A8

Exact match

Behr

Smooth Coffee 740B-7

ΔE 0.7 · #473C41

Valspar

Antique Burgundy 1011-8

ΔE 1.5 · #493C3F

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 2 · #4D3E45

Sherwin-Williams

Plum Brown SW6272

ΔE 2.2 · #4E4247

Farrow & Ball

Paean Black 294

ΔE 3 · #494248

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2072-10

ΔE 3.1 · #41373D

Hallman-Lindsay

Eleanor Ann 1229

ΔE 3.5 · #40373E

Vista Paint

My Place or Yours? C-1312

ΔE 3.7 · #4E434C

PPG

Blackhearth 1003-7

ΔE 4.6 · #49454B

RAL

Grey Brown 8019

ΔE 4.7 · #403A3A

Kilz

Grate Black RM240

ΔE 5.7 · #49474C

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Engine DE6350

ΔE 6.2 · #3E3F41

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 7.1 · #383737

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 9.1 · #3F4647

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 10.2 · #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

#493D42

#3C4843

Analogous

#483C47

#493D42

#483D3C

Triadic

#493D42

#41483C

#3C4148

Split-Complementary

#493D42

#3C483D

#3C4748

Tetradic

#493D42

#47483C

#3C4843

#3D3C48

Monochromatic

#0E0C0D

#1F1A1C

#493D42

#725F67

#99858D

Rectangle

#493D42

#48433C

#3C4843

#3C4148

Compound

#493D42

#483D3C

#3C4843

#3C4748

Variations

Lighter

#715F66

#96858C

#C1B9BC

Darker

#3A3034

#282124

#171315

Saturation

#444142

#483C41

#661E3C

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

10.35:1

AAA

vs Black

2.03:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#493D42

#424242

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#493D42

#3F3F41

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#493D42

#483E3E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Oboe D'Amore 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

#765A4D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#493D42

Daylight 5500K

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

#635F71

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.

#2A463B

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: #493D42;

CSS — background

background-color: #493D42;

CSS Variable

--color-oboe-d'amore: #493D42;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oboe-d'amore': '#493D42' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#493D42] text-[#493D42]

SCSS

$oboe-d'amore: #493D42;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #493D42?

#493D42 is Oboe D'Amore, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #493D42 warm or cool?

Oboe D'Amore reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Oboe D'Amore?

Oboe D'Amore works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Oboe D'Amore?

Oboe D'Amore 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 Oboe D'Amore?

You can download Oboe D'Amore 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 Oboe D'Amore?

The hex code is #493D42. In RGB it's 73, 61, 66, and in HSL it's 335°, 9%, 26%.

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