NEUTRALS

Sarsaparilla

#4A4143

RGB 74, 65, 67 · HSL 347°, 6%, 27% · CMYK 0, 12, 9, 71

Sarsaparilla is #4A4143 in HEX — rgb(74, 65, 67), hsl(347°, 6%, 27%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 9%, 71%).

Sarsaparilla pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 347°, 6%, 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#4A4143

RGB74, 65, 67

HSL347°, 6%, 27%

HSV347°, 12%, 29%

CMYK0, 12, 9, 71

Decimal4866371

CSS RGBrgb(74, 65, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(347, 6%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sarsaparilla HDC-AC-26

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Deep 2130-20

ΔE 1.7 · #4A4343

Sherwin-Williams

Darkroom SW7083

ΔE 2.1 · #443E40

Dulux

Noble Brown SG5A8

ΔE 2.5 · #4B3F3E

Valspar

Antique Burgundy 1011-8

ΔE 2.7 · #493C3F

Farrow & Ball

Paean Black 294

ΔE 2.8 · #494248

Vista Paint

Evening Empress K-768

ΔE 2.9 · #433C3C

PPG

Black Elegance 1004-7

ΔE 3 · #50484A

Hallman-Lindsay

Evermore 557

ΔE 3.6 · #463E3B

RAL

Grey Brown 8019

ΔE 3.9 · #403A3A

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 4.2 · #4D3E45

Kilz

Grate Black RM240

ΔE 4.2 · #49474C

Dunn-Edwards

Black Tie DE6357

ΔE 4.3 · #464647

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 6.6 · #383737

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 7.1 · #3F4647

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 9.5 · #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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#4A4143

#414947

Analogous

#494147

#4A4143

#494341

Triadic

#4A4143

#434941

#414349

Split-Complementary

#4A4143

#414943

#414749

Tetradic

#4A4143

#474941

#414947

#434149

Monochromatic

#0E0C0C

#201D1E

#4A4143

#726567

#988B8E

Rectangle

#4A4143

#494741

#414947

#414349

Compound

#4A4143

#494341

#414947

#414749

Variations

Lighter

#706466

#958A8C

#C1BBBC

Darker

#3B3435

#282324

#181515

Saturation

#464444

#494143

#692030

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

9.87:1

AAA

vs Black

2.13:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4A4143

#454443

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4A4143

#434343

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4A4143

#4A4242

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Sarsaparilla 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

#775D4D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4A4143

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

#EBEAEA

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.

#2C4943

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: #4A4143;

CSS — background

background-color: #4A4143;

CSS Variable

--color-sarsaparilla: #4A4143;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sarsaparilla': '#4A4143' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4A4143] text-[#4A4143]

SCSS

$sarsaparilla: #4A4143;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4A4143?

#4A4143 is Sarsaparilla, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4A4143 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sarsaparilla?

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

What colors pair well with Sarsaparilla?

Sarsaparilla 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 Sarsaparilla?

You can download Sarsaparilla 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 Sarsaparilla?

The hex code is #4A4143. In RGB it's 74, 65, 67, and in HSL it's 347°, 6%, 27%.

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