NEUTRALS

Hematite

#495C5B

RGB 73, 92, 91 · HSL 177°, 12%, 32% · CMYK 21, 0, 1, 64

Hematite is #495C5B in HEX — rgb(73, 92, 91), hsl(177°, 12%, 32%), cmyk(21%, 0%, 1%, 64%).

Hematite pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 177°, 12%, 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#495C5B

RGB73, 92, 91

HSL177°, 12%, 32%

HSV177°, 21%, 36%

CMYK21, 0, 1, 64

Decimal4807771

CSS RGBrgb(73, 92, 91)

CSS HSLhsl(177, 12%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Hematite N460-6

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Mediterranean 2123-10

ΔE 1.5 · #475A57

Sherwin-Williams

Still Water SW6223

ΔE 1.9 · #4A5D5F

PPG

Antique Slate 13-29

ΔE 2.1 · #455C59

Dunn-Edwards

Loch Ness DE5748

ΔE 2.1 · #445956

Valspar

Sequoia Glade 5002-4C

ΔE 2.1 · #4D6061

Dulux

Coriole SG5H7

ΔE 2.3 · #50605E

Vista Paint

Volute C-1379

ΔE 3.2 · #495B5F

Hallman-Lindsay

Deep Space 487

ΔE 3.3 · #435454

RAL

Basalt Grey 7012

ΔE 4.2 · #4E5754

Kilz

Fathoms Below RE290-02

ΔE 4.6 · #3F5A5F

Farrow & Ball

Inchyra Blue 289

ΔE 5.3 · #586768

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 6.5 · #535654

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 6.9 · #494F50

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 7.7 · #575757

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 7.9 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#495C5B

#5B4849

Analogous

#485B51

#495C5B

#48535B

Triadic

#495C5B

#5A485B

#5B5A48

Split-Complementary

#495C5B

#5B4853

#5B5148

Tetradic

#495C5B

#51485B

#5B4849

#535B48

Monochromatic

#0B0E0E

#263130

#495C5B

#698685

#92AAA9

Rectangle

#495C5B

#48495B

#5B4849

#5B5A48

Compound

#495C5B

#48535B

#5B4849

#5B5148

Variations

Lighter

#668281

#8CA2A1

#BDC7C7

Darker

#394A49

#273332

#171E1D

Saturation

#4F5554

#485B5A

#247F7B

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

7.08:1

AAA

vs Black

2.97:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#495C5B

#55565C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#495C5B

#59595B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#495C5B

#4A5C5B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Hematite 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

#76725F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#495C5B

Daylight 5500K

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

#637784

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.

#573436

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: #495C5B;

CSS — background

background-color: #495C5B;

CSS Variable

--color-hematite: #495C5B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hematite': '#495C5B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#495C5B] text-[#495C5B]

SCSS

$hematite: #495C5B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #495C5B?

#495C5B is Hematite, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #495C5B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hematite?

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

What colors pair well with Hematite?

Hematite 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 Hematite?

You can download Hematite 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 Hematite?

The hex code is #495C5B. In RGB it's 73, 92, 91, and in HSL it's 177°, 12%, 32%.

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