NEUTRALS

Chimichurri

#495342

RGB 73, 83, 66 · HSL 95°, 11%, 29% · CMYK 12, 0, 20, 67

Chimichurri is #495342 in HEX — rgb(73, 83, 66), hsl(95°, 11%, 29%), cmyk(12%, 0%, 20%, 67%).

Chimichurri pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 95°, 11%, 29%. 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#495342

RGB73, 83, 66

HSL95°, 11%, 29%

HSV95°, 20%, 33%

CMYK12, 0, 20, 67

Decimal4805442

CSS RGBrgb(73, 83, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(95, 11%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Chimichurri CSP-810

Exact match

Behr

Night Mission N370-7

ΔE 1.1 · #495544

Sherwin-Williams

Vogue Green SW0065

ΔE 1.3 · #4B5645

RAL

Green Grey 7009

ΔE 1.4 · #4D5645

Vista Paint

Baize C-1411

ΔE 1.5 · #4B5445

Hallman-Lindsay

Baize historic-baize

ΔE 1.5 · #4B5445

Kilz

American Pine TB-69

ΔE 2.5 · #495748

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 3.1 · #515545

PPG

Castle Stone 1128-7

ΔE 3.1 · #525746

Dulux

Algae SG5F8

ΔE 3.6 · #4F513F

Dunn-Edwards

Hidden Forest DE6301

ΔE 5.9 · #4F5A51

Valspar

Aged Pine 6011-5

ΔE 6.4 · #444B43

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 9.2 · #464C49

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 10.1 · #676450

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 10.2 · #535654

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 10.5 · #66665A

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 MasstoneYellow-Green 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

#495342

#4B4252

Analogous

#515242

#495342

#425243

Triadic

#495342

#424952

#524249

Split-Complementary

#495342

#434252

#524251

Tetradic

#495342

#425152

#4B4252

#524342

Monochromatic

#0D0E0B

#232820

#495342

#6E7D64

#95A28B

Rectangle

#495342

#42524B

#4B4252

#524249

Compound

#495342

#425243

#4B4252

#524251

Variations

Lighter

#6C7A62

#919D88

#BFC5BB

Darker

#3A4234

#282E24

#171B15

Saturation

#4A4C48

#495242

#437321

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

#495342

#514E43

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#495342

#515144

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#495342

#4B5052

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Chimichurri 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

#766B4D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#495342

Daylight 5500K

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

#637071

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.

#412F4F

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: #495342;

CSS — background

background-color: #495342;

CSS Variable

--color-chimichurri: #495342;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chimichurri': '#495342' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#495342] text-[#495342]

SCSS

$chimichurri: #495342;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #495342?

#495342 is Chimichurri, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #495342 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chimichurri?

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

What colors pair well with Chimichurri?

Chimichurri 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 Chimichurri?

You can download Chimichurri 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 Chimichurri?

The hex code is #495342. In RGB it's 73, 83, 66, and in HSL it's 95°, 11%, 29%.

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