NEUTRALS

Whiskey and Wine

#49463F

RGB 73, 70, 63 · HSL 42°, 7%, 27% · CMYK 0, 4, 14, 71

Whiskey and Wine is #49463F in HEX — rgb(73, 70, 63), hsl(42°, 7%, 27%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 14%, 71%).

Whiskey and Wine pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 42°, 7%, 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#49463F

RGB73, 70, 63

HSL42°, 7%, 27%

HSV42°, 14%, 29%

CMYK0, 4, 14, 71

Decimal4802111

CSS RGBrgb(73, 70, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 7%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Moss Glen historic-moss-glen

ΔE 0.7 · #4A473F

Vista Paint

Oyster Catch C-584

ΔE 2 · #484942

Dulux

Leather Boots S13A8

ΔE 2.1 · #4B4743

Sherwin-Williams

Sealskin SW7675

ΔE 2.1 · #48423C

Kilz

Dark Sky RM250

ΔE 2.2 · #464541

Benjamin Moore

Night 2134-10

ΔE 2.4 · #4C443E

Behr

Espresso Beans PPU5-1

ΔE 2.4 · #4C443E

Valspar

Fired Earth 6011-1

ΔE 2.7 · #4B4845

PPG

Phantom Mist 1002-7

ΔE 3.1 · #4B4441

Dunn-Edwards

Mink DE6392

ΔE 3.7 · #524A46

Farrow & Ball

Tanner's Brown 255

ΔE 4.1 · #4D4746

RAL

Grey Olive 6006

ΔE 5.1 · #3E3B32

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 5.5 · #53453C

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 5.6 · #574C49

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 8.1 · #383737

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 8.6 · #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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#49463F

#40434A

Analogous

#4A4240

#49463F

#484A40

Triadic

#49463F

#404A47

#47404A

Split-Complementary

#49463F

#40484A

#42404A

Tetradic

#49463F

#404A42

#40434A

#4A4048

Monochromatic

#0E0D0C

#211F1C

#49463F

#736E64

#99948A

Rectangle

#49463F

#434A40

#40434A

#47404A

Compound

#49463F

#484A40

#40434A

#42404A

Variations

Lighter

#726D63

#969289

#C1BFBB

Darker

#3B3933

#292723

#181714

Saturation

#464543

#4A4740

#6A5420

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

9.41:1

AAA

vs Black

2.23:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#49463F

#48463F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#49463F

#474740

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#49463F

#494546

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Whiskey and Wine 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

#76614A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#49463F

Daylight 5500K

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

#63666F

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.

#2C3549

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: #49463F;

CSS — background

background-color: #49463F;

CSS Variable

--color-whiskey-and-wine: #49463F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'whiskey-and-wine': '#49463F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#49463F] text-[#49463F]

SCSS

$whiskey-and-wine: #49463F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #49463F?

#49463F is Whiskey and Wine, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #49463F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Whiskey and Wine?

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

What colors pair well with Whiskey and Wine?

Whiskey and Wine 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 Whiskey and Wine?

You can download Whiskey and Wine 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 Whiskey and Wine?

The hex code is #49463F. In RGB it's 73, 70, 63, and in HSL it's 42°, 7%, 27%.

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