NEUTRALS

Country Sky

#49545A

RGB 73, 84, 90 · HSL 201°, 10%, 32% · CMYK 19, 7, 0, 65

Country Sky is #49545A in HEX — rgb(73, 84, 90), hsl(201°, 10%, 32%), cmyk(19%, 7%, 0%, 65%).

Country Sky pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 201°, 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#49545A

RGB73, 84, 90

HSL201°, 10%, 32%

HSV201°, 19%, 35%

CMYK19, 7, 0, 65

Decimal4805722

CSS RGBrgb(73, 84, 90)

CSS HSLhsl(201, 10%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Vermont Slate historic-vermont-slate

ΔE 0.7 · #48535A

Vista Paint

Vermont Slate C-1464

ΔE 1.2 · #495259

PPG

High Salute 1039-7

ΔE 1.8 · #445056

Valspar

Dutch Licorice 4008-4C

ΔE 1.8 · #4B535B

Dulux

Copycat SG5C7

ΔE 1.9 · #435157

Kilz

Kettle Black RE120-02

ΔE 1.9 · #47535C

Behr

Asphalt Gray N520-6

ΔE 2 · #49575B

Benjamin Moore

Narragansett HC-157

ΔE 2.1 · #445256

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Shadows DEA183

ΔE 2.4 · #455559

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 3 · #485761

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 4.1 · #494F50

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 4.1 · #3D4E57

Sherwin-Williams

Sea Serpent SW7615

ΔE 4.4 · #3E4B54

RAL

Iron Grey 7011

ΔE 4.6 · #434B4D

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 6.1 · #575757

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 12.1 · #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

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

#49545A

#5A4F49

Analogous

#495A57

#49545A

#494C5A

Triadic

#49545A

#5A4954

#545A49

Split-Complementary

#49545A

#5A494C

#5A5749

Tetradic

#49545A

#57495A

#5A4F49

#4C5A49

Monochromatic

#0B0D0E

#272D30

#49545A

#6C7B84

#94A1A8

Rectangle

#49545A

#4F495A

#5A4F49

#545A49

Compound

#49545A

#494C5A

#5A4F49

#5A5749

Variations

Lighter

#697880

#8E9AA0

#BEC4C7

Darker

#3A4348

#282E32

#171B1D

Saturation

#4F5254

#49545A

#255F7E

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

7.78:1

AAA

vs Black

2.70:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#49545A

#4E515B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#49545A

#525259

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#49545A

#495554

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Country Sky 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

#766C5F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#49545A

Daylight 5500K

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

#637183

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.

#574034

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: #49545A;

CSS — background

background-color: #49545A;

CSS Variable

--color-country-sky: #49545A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'country-sky': '#49545A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#49545A] text-[#49545A]

SCSS

$country-sky: #49545A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #49545A?

#49545A is Country Sky, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #49545A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Country Sky?

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

What colors pair well with Country Sky?

Country Sky 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 Country Sky?

You can download Country Sky 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 Country Sky?

The hex code is #49545A. In RGB it's 73, 84, 90, and in HSL it's 201°, 10%, 32%.

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