NEUTRALS

Black Evergreen

#495252

RGB 73, 82, 82 · HSL 180°, 6%, 30% · CMYK 11, 0, 0, 68

Black Evergreen is #495252 in HEX — rgb(73, 82, 82), hsl(180°, 6%, 30%), cmyk(11%, 0%, 0%, 68%).

Black Evergreen pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 180°, 6%, 30%. 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#495252

RGB73, 82, 82

HSL180°, 6%, 30%

HSV180°, 11%, 32%

CMYK11, 0, 0, 68

Decimal4805202

CSS RGBrgb(73, 82, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 6%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Black Evergreen 5009-1

Exact match

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 1.7 · #494F50

RAL

Traffic Grey B 7043

ΔE 2 · #4E5452

Behr

New Forest QE-48

ΔE 2.2 · #46514E

Dunn-Edwards

Cover of Night DE6329

ΔE 2.2 · #494E4F

Benjamin Moore

Nightfall 1596

ΔE 2.6 · #4C4F4F

Hallman-Lindsay

Deep Sea Shadow 480

ΔE 2.7 · #4E5856

Vista Paint

Deep Sea Shadow C-479

ΔE 3 · #4C5652

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 3.3 · #464C49

PPG

Obsidian 1035-7

ΔE 3.4 · #445055

Dulux

Castlecliff NZ10G6

ΔE 3.4 · #4F504F

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 3.5 · #535654

Sherwin-Williams

Rock Bottom SW7062

ΔE 3.5 · #484C49

Kilz

Motor Gray TB-38

ΔE 4 · #545658

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 4.7 · #575757

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 8.8 · #415448

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#495252

#514848

Analogous

#48514D

#495252

#484D51

Triadic

#495252

#514851

#515148

Split-Complementary

#495252

#51484D

#514D48

Tetradic

#495252

#4D4851

#514848

#4D5148

Monochromatic

#0C0E0E

#242929

#495252

#6C7A7A

#939F9F

Rectangle

#495252

#484851

#514848

#515148

Compound

#495252

#484D51

#514848

#514D48

Variations

Lighter

#697777

#8E9999

#BEC3C3

Darker

#394141

#272D2D

#171A1A

Saturation

#4B4E4E

#485151

#247575

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

8.04:1

AAA

vs Black

2.61:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#495252

#4E4F53

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#495252

#515152

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#495252

#495251

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Black Evergreen 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

#766A59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#495252

Daylight 5500K

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

#636F7D

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.

#513131

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: #495252;

CSS — background

background-color: #495252;

CSS Variable

--color-black-evergreen: #495252;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'black-evergreen': '#495252' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#495252] text-[#495252]

SCSS

$black-evergreen: #495252;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #495252?

#495252 is Black Evergreen, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #495252 warm or cool?

Black Evergreen reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Black Evergreen?

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

What colors pair well with Black Evergreen?

Black Evergreen 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 Black Evergreen?

You can download Black Evergreen 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 Black Evergreen?

The hex code is #495252. In RGB it's 73, 82, 82, and in HSL it's 180°, 6%, 30%.

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