NEUTRALS

Seared Grey

#495157

RGB 73, 81, 87 · HSL 206°, 9%, 31% · CMYK 16, 7, 0, 66

Seared Grey is #495157 in HEX — rgb(73, 81, 87), hsl(206°, 9%, 31%), cmyk(16%, 7%, 0%, 66%).

Seared Grey pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 206°, 9%, 31%. 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#495157

RGB73, 81, 87

HSL206°, 9%, 31%

HSV206°, 16%, 34%

CMYK16, 7, 0, 66

Decimal4804951

CSS RGBrgb(73, 81, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(206, 9%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Vermont Slate C-1464

ΔE 0.8 · #495259

Dulux

Ageless Grey SN4F8

ΔE 0.8 · #4A5056

Hallman-Lindsay

Vermont Slate historic-vermont-slate

ΔE 1.4 · #48535A

Valspar

Dutch Licorice 4008-4C

ΔE 1.5 · #4B535B

PPG

High Salute 1039-7

ΔE 1.7 · #445056

Benjamin Moore

Midnight 1638

ΔE 1.8 · #4A4F53

Behr

Poppy Seed PPU15-20

ΔE 2 · #4A4E55

Kilz

Kettle Black RE120-02

ΔE 2.4 · #47535C

Dunn-Edwards

Deepest Sea DE5825

ΔE 2.6 · #444D56

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 3.3 · #494F50

RAL

Graphite Grey 7024

ΔE 3.3 · #474A51

Sherwin-Williams

Sea Serpent SW7615

ΔE 3.9 · #3E4B54

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 4.1 · #485761

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 4.2 · #3D4E57

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 5.8 · #575757

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 12 · #383737

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#495157

#564E48

Analogous

#485655

#495157

#484956

Triadic

#495157

#564850

#505648

Split-Complementary

#495157

#564849

#565548

Tetradic

#495157

#554856

#564E48

#495648

Monochromatic

#0C0D0E

#25292C

#495157

#6B7780

#939DA5

Rectangle

#495157

#4E4856

#564E48

#505648

Compound

#495157

#484956

#564E48

#565548

Variations

Lighter

#68747D

#8D979E

#BEC2C5

Darker

#394045

#272C30

#171A1C

Saturation

#4D4F51

#485056

#24557A

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

8.08:1

AAA

vs Black

2.60:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#495157

#4D4F57

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#495157

#505056

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#495157

#495251

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Seared Grey 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

#76695C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#495157

Daylight 5500K

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

#636E81

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#544132

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: #495157;

CSS — background

background-color: #495157;

CSS Variable

--color-seared-grey: #495157;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'seared-grey': '#495157' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#495157] text-[#495157]

SCSS

$seared-grey: #495157;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #495157?

#495157 is Seared Grey, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #495157 warm or cool?

Seared Grey reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Seared Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Seared Grey?

Seared Grey 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 Seared Grey?

You can download Seared Grey 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 Seared Grey?

The hex code is #495157. In RGB it's 73, 81, 87, and in HSL it's 206°, 9%, 31%.

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