NEUTRALS
Deep Caviar
#494242
Reading dark, Deep Caviar lands in the neutrals family at HSL 0°, 5%, 27%. The color's low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality and reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Works well in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone, especially for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture. Pairs naturally with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Deep Caviar 2130-20
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone
Best Uses
feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture
Pairs With
natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Deep Caviar
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #494242?
#494242 is Deep Caviar, a deep neutral with a warm undertone.
Is #494242 warm or cool?
Deep Caviar reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Deep Caviar?
Deep Caviar works well in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture.
What colors pair well with Deep Caviar?
Deep Caviar pairs naturally with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Deep Caviar?
You can download Deep Caviar 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 RGB value of #494242?
#494242 converts to RGB 73, 66, 66.