BLUES

Moody Black

#49555D

RGB 73, 85, 93 · HSL 204°, 12%, 33% · CMYK 22, 9, 0, 64

Moody Black is #49555D in HEX — rgb(73, 85, 93), hsl(204°, 12%, 33%), cmyk(22%, 9%, 0%, 64%).

Moody Black pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 204°, 12%, 33%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#49555D

RGB73, 85, 93

HSL204°, 12%, 33%

HSV204°, 22%, 36%

CMYK22, 9, 0, 64

Decimal4805981

CSS RGBrgb(73, 85, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(204, 12%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Soothing Sapphire 10-09

ΔE 0.7 · #48545D

Kilz

Kettle Black RE120-02

ΔE 1 · #47535C

Hallman-Lindsay

Vermont Slate historic-vermont-slate

ΔE 1.1 · #48535A

Vista Paint

Vermont Slate C-1464

ΔE 1.6 · #495259

Valspar

Dutch Licorice 4008-4C

ΔE 1.6 · #4B535B

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 1.7 · #485761

Dulux

Blue Steel S39B7

ΔE 2.3 · #4A525C

Benjamin Moore

Brush CW-675

ΔE 2.4 · #425058

Dunn-Edwards

Nightfall DE5804

ΔE 2.5 · #43535E

Behr

Asphalt Gray N520-6

ΔE 2.8 · #49575B

Sherwin-Williams

Mineral Gray SW2740

ΔE 3.8 · #515763

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 3.9 · #3D4E57

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 5.3 · #494F50

RAL

Graphite Grey 7024

ΔE 5.3 · #474A51

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 7 · #575757

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 13.2 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#49555D

#5E524A

Analogous

#4A5E5C

#49555D

#4A4C5E

Triadic

#49555D

#5E4A56

#565E4A

Split-Complementary

#49555D

#5E4A4C

#5E5C4A

Tetradic

#49555D

#5C4A5E

#5E524A

#4C5E4A

Monochromatic

#0B0D0E

#282F33

#49555D

#6C7D89

#95A3AC

Rectangle

#49555D

#524A5E

#5E524A

#565E4A

Compound

#49555D

#4A4C5E

#5E524A

#5E5C4A

Variations

Lighter

#687985

#8E9BA3

#BEC4C8

Darker

#3B454C

#283034

#171C1F

Saturation

#515557

#4A565E

#255E83

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

7.66:1

AAA

vs Black

2.74:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#49555D

#4F525E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#49555D

#53535C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#49555D

#495655

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Moody Black lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

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How it looks under different light

#766C61

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#49555D

Daylight 5500K

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

#637185

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.

#594436

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: #49555D;

CSS — background

background-color: #49555D;

CSS Variable

--color-moody-black: #49555D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'moody-black': '#49555D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#49555D] text-[#49555D]

SCSS

$moody-black: #49555D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #49555D?

#49555D is Moody Black, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #49555D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Moody Black?

Moody Black works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Moody Black?

Moody Black pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Moody Black?

You can download Moody Black 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 Moody Black?

The hex code is #49555D. In RGB it's 73, 85, 93, and in HSL it's 204°, 12%, 33%.

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