GREENS

Wanderer

#494C35

RGB 73, 76, 53 · HSL 68°, 18%, 25% · CMYK 4, 0, 30, 70

Wanderer is #494C35 in HEX — rgb(73, 76, 53), hsl(68°, 18%, 25%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 30%, 70%).

Wanderer pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 68°, 18%, 25%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#494C35

RGB73, 76, 53

HSL68°, 18%, 25%

HSV68°, 30%, 30%

CMYK4, 0, 30, 70

Decimal4803637

CSS RGBrgb(73, 76, 53)

CSS HSLhsl(68, 18%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Wanderer 770D-7

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Secret Garden SW6181

ΔE 2.6 · #4F523A

Dulux

Amazon Depths S20A9

ΔE 3.1 · #505238

RAL

Olive Green 6003

ΔE 3.2 · #424632

Vista Paint

Clover Patch C-430

ΔE 3.9 · #454938

Benjamin Moore

Windsor CW-505

ΔE 4.2 · #495033

Hallman-Lindsay

Clover Patch 431

ΔE 5 · #464A3B

PPG

Pinetop 1125-7

ΔE 5.7 · #57593F

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 6 · #515545

Valspar

Montana Moss 6009-3

ΔE 8.1 · #595244

Kilz

American Pine TB-69

ΔE 8.1 · #495748

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Court DEA174

ΔE 8.2 · #5F5D48

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 11.2 · #676450

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 11.5 · #696346

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 11.9 · #5B4631

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 12.6 · #464C49

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#494C35

#37344B

Analogous

#4B4334

#494C35

#3D4B34

Triadic

#494C35

#34484B

#4B3448

Split-Complementary

#494C35

#343D4B

#43344B

Tetradic

#494C35

#344B43

#37344B

#4B343D

Monochromatic

#0E0F0A

#1D1E15

#494C35

#737854

#9BA178

Rectangle

#494C35

#344B37

#37344B

#4B3448

Compound

#494C35

#3D4B34

#37344B

#43344B

Variations

Lighter

#737854

#999E7B

#C2C4B4

Darker

#3A3D29

#282A1C

#171910

Saturation

#42433C

#484B34

#5B651A

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

8.87:1

AAA

vs Black

2.37:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#494C35

#4E4936

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#494C35

#4B4B39

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#494C35

#4B494B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Wanderer sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#766643

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#494C35

Daylight 5500K

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

#636B67

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.

#2C2944

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: #494C35;

CSS — background

background-color: #494C35;

CSS Variable

--color-wanderer: #494C35;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wanderer': '#494C35' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#494C35] text-[#494C35]

SCSS

$wanderer: #494C35;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #494C35?

#494C35 is Wanderer, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #494C35 warm or cool?

Wanderer reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Wanderer?

Wanderer works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Wanderer?

Wanderer pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Wanderer?

You can download Wanderer 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 Wanderer?

The hex code is #494C35. In RGB it's 73, 76, 53, and in HSL it's 68°, 18%, 25%.

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