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Spanish Raisin

#4A4044

RGB 74, 64, 68 · HSL 336°, 7%, 27% · CMYK 0, 14, 8, 71

Spanish Raisin is #4A4044 in HEX — rgb(74, 64, 68), hsl(336°, 7%, 27%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 8%, 71%).

Spanish Raisin pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 336°, 7%, 27%. 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#4A4044

RGB74, 64, 68

HSL336°, 7%, 27%

HSV336°, 14%, 29%

CMYK0, 14, 8, 71

Decimal4866116

CSS RGBrgb(74, 64, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(336, 7%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Spanish Raisin 720B-7

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Plum Brown SW6272

ΔE 1.5 · #4E4247

Dulux

Oboe D'Amore SG6A8

ΔE 1.6 · #493D42

Farrow & Ball

Paean Black 294

ΔE 2 · #494248

Valspar

Antique Burgundy 1011-8

ΔE 2.2 · #493C3F

Benjamin Moore

Deep 2130-20

ΔE 3 · #4A4343

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 3 · #4D3E45

PPG

Blackhearth 1003-7

ΔE 3.4 · #49454B

Vista Paint

My Place or Yours? C-1312

ΔE 3.5 · #4E434C

Kilz

Grate Black RM240

ΔE 4.3 · #49474C

RAL

Grey Brown 8019

ΔE 4.4 · #403A3A

Hallman-Lindsay

Eleanor Ann 1229

ΔE 4.5 · #40373E

Dunn-Edwards

Black Tie DE6357

ΔE 5.1 · #464647

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 7 · #383737

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 7.8 · #3F4647

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 10.2 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#4A4044

#404A46

Analogous

#4A4049

#4A4044

#4A4140

Triadic

#4A4044

#444A40

#40444A

Split-Complementary

#4A4044

#404A41

#40494A

Tetradic

#4A4044

#494A40

#404A46

#41404A

Monochromatic

#0E0C0D

#211C1E

#4A4044

#73646A

#998A90

Rectangle

#4A4044

#4A4640

#404A46

#40444A

Compound

#4A4044

#4A4140

#404A46

#40494A

Variations

Lighter

#726369

#96898E

#C1BBBD

Darker

#3B3336

#292325

#181416

Saturation

#464345

#4A4044

#6A203D

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

9.96:1

AAA

vs Black

2.11:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4A4044

#444444

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4A4044

#424243

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4A4044

#494141

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Spanish Raisin 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

#775D4E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4A4044

Daylight 5500K

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

#646272

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#2C493D

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: #4A4044;

CSS — background

background-color: #4A4044;

CSS Variable

--color-spanish-raisin: #4A4044;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spanish-raisin': '#4A4044' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4A4044] text-[#4A4044]

SCSS

$spanish-raisin: #4A4044;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4A4044?

#4A4044 is Spanish Raisin, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4A4044 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spanish Raisin?

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

What colors pair well with Spanish Raisin?

Spanish Raisin 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 Spanish Raisin?

You can download Spanish Raisin 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 Spanish Raisin?

The hex code is #4A4044. In RGB it's 74, 64, 68, and in HSL it's 336°, 7%, 27%.

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