NEUTRALS

Secluded Woods

#495A52

RGB 73, 90, 82 · HSL 152°, 10%, 32% · CMYK 19, 0, 9, 65

Secluded Woods is #495A52 in HEX — rgb(73, 90, 82), hsl(152°, 10%, 32%), cmyk(19%, 0%, 9%, 65%).

Secluded Woods pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 152°, 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#495A52

RGB73, 90, 82

HSL152°, 10%, 32%

HSV152°, 19%, 35%

CMYK19, 0, 9, 65

Decimal4807250

CSS RGBrgb(73, 90, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(152, 10%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Calico 707

ΔE 1 · #4B5A51

PPG

Dark Green Velvet 1136-7

ΔE 1.3 · #4A5B51

Sherwin-Williams

Billiard Green SW0016

ΔE 2.4 · #45584D

Dunn-Edwards

Hidden Forest DE6301

ΔE 2.5 · #4F5A51

Vista Paint

Gedney Green C-1412

ΔE 3 · #43544F

Dulux

Concealment S27A8

ΔE 3 · #405851

Valspar

Peacock House 5010-4

ΔE 3.3 · #405550

Hallman-Lindsay

Gedney Green historic-gedney-green

ΔE 3.6 · #40534E

Behr

Dark Everglade HDC-CL-21A

ΔE 3.8 · #3D554F

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 3.9 · #415448

Kilz

Alpine Valley RG280-02

ΔE 4.1 · #425649

RAL

Basalt Grey 7012

ΔE 4.6 · #4E5754

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 7 · #535654

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 7.4 · #464C49

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 8.1 · #494F50

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 8.7 · #575757

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#495A52

#5A4951

Analogous

#495A4A

#495A52

#49595A

Triadic

#495A52

#52495A

#5A5249

Split-Complementary

#495A52

#5A4959

#5A4A49

Tetradic

#495A52

#4A495A

#5A4951

#595A49

Monochromatic

#0B0E0D

#27302C

#495A52

#6C8479

#94A89F

Rectangle

#495A52

#49515A

#5A4951

#5A5249

Compound

#495A52

#49595A

#5A4951

#5A4A49

Variations

Lighter

#698075

#8EA098

#BEC7C3

Darker

#3A4842

#28322D

#171D1A

Saturation

#4F5452

#495A52

#257E55

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

7.32:1

AAA

vs Black

2.87:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#495A52

#545453

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#495A52

#575753

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#495A52

#4A5859

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Secluded Woods 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

#767059

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#495A52

Daylight 5500K

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

#63757D

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.

#573444

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: #495A52;

CSS — background

background-color: #495A52;

CSS Variable

--color-secluded-woods: #495A52;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'secluded-woods': '#495A52' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#495A52] text-[#495A52]

SCSS

$secluded-woods: #495A52;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #495A52?

#495A52 is Secluded Woods, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #495A52 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Secluded Woods?

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

What colors pair well with Secluded Woods?

Secluded Woods 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 Secluded Woods?

You can download Secluded Woods 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 Secluded Woods?

The hex code is #495A52. In RGB it's 73, 90, 82, and in HSL it's 152°, 10%, 32%.

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