NEUTRALS

Deep Mystery

#494C59

RGB 73, 76, 89 · HSL 229°, 10%, 32% · CMYK 18, 15, 0, 65

Deep Mystery is #494C59 in HEX — rgb(73, 76, 89), hsl(229°, 10%, 32%), cmyk(18%, 15%, 0%, 65%).

Deep Mystery pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 229°, 10%, 32%. 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#494C59

RGB73, 76, 89

HSL229°, 10%, 32%

HSV229°, 18%, 35%

CMYK18, 15, 0, 65

Decimal4803673

CSS RGBrgb(73, 76, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(229, 10%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Mystery DE5923

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Evening 833

ΔE 0.9 · #474A57

Behr

Virtuoso N570-6

ΔE 1.3 · #474956

PPG

Black Flame 1043-7

ΔE 1.3 · #484B5A

Dulux

Receding Night S41B7

ΔE 1.4 · #4A4F5C

Kilz

Prussian Blue RD100-02

ΔE 2.3 · #444D5A

Valspar

Corduroy Black 4010-3

ΔE 2.9 · #454A53

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 3.5 · #434750

Sherwin-Williams

Quixotic Plum SW6265

ΔE 3.5 · #4A4653

Vista Paint

China Aster C-1372

ΔE 3.9 · #494E61

Hallman-Lindsay

Blackwater 1320

ΔE 4.3 · #545663

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 6.2 · #3D4E57

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 6.3 · #485761

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 7.8 · #494F50

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 9.4 · #575757

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 10.2 · #334059

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#494C59

#5A5749

Analogous

#49555A

#494C59

#4F495A

Triadic

#494C59

#5A494C

#4C5A49

Split-Complementary

#494C59

#5A4F49

#555A49

Tetradic

#494C59

#5A4955

#5A5749

#495A4F

Monochromatic

#0B0C0E

#272930

#494C59

#6C7084

#9498A8

Rectangle

#494C59

#57495A

#5A5749

#4C5A49

Compound

#494C59

#4F495A

#5A5749

#555A49

Variations

Lighter

#696D80

#8E91A0

#BEC0C7

Darker

#3A3D48

#282A32

#17181D

Saturation

#4F5054

#494C5A

#25357E

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

8.53:1

AAA

vs Black

2.46:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#494C59

#484C59

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#494C59

#4B4B57

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#494C59

#484E4D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Deep Mystery 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

#76665E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#494C59

Daylight 5500K

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

#636B82

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#575034

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: #494C59;

CSS — background

background-color: #494C59;

CSS Variable

--color-deep-mystery: #494C59;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deep-mystery': '#494C59' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#494C59] text-[#494C59]

SCSS

$deep-mystery: #494C59;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #494C59?

#494C59 is Deep Mystery, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #494C59 warm or cool?

Deep Mystery reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Deep Mystery?

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

What colors pair well with Deep Mystery?

Deep Mystery 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 Deep Mystery?

You can download Deep Mystery 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 Deep Mystery?

The hex code is #494C59. In RGB it's 73, 76, 89, and in HSL it's 229°, 10%, 32%.

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