NEUTRALS

Canal Brown

#4A4441

RGB 74, 68, 65 · HSL 20°, 6%, 27% · CMYK 0, 8, 12, 71

Canal Brown is #4A4441 in HEX — rgb(74, 68, 65), hsl(20°, 6%, 27%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 12%, 71%).

Canal Brown pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 20°, 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#4A4441

RGB74, 68, 65

HSL20°, 6%, 27%

HSV20°, 12%, 29%

CMYK0, 8, 12, 71

Decimal4867137

CSS RGBrgb(74, 68, 65)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 6%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Canal Brown S11A8

Exact match

PPG

Phantom Mist 1002-7

ΔE 0.5 · #4B4441

Farrow & Ball

Tanner's Brown 255

ΔE 1.9 · #4D4746

Behr

Sweet Molasses PPU5-20

ΔE 1.9 · #4C423F

Benjamin Moore

Deep 2130-20

ΔE 2 · #4A4343

Valspar

Fired Earth 6011-1

ΔE 2 · #4B4845

Sherwin-Williams

Sealskin SW7675

ΔE 2.2 · #48423C

Kilz

Dark Sky RM250

ΔE 2.4 · #464541

Hallman-Lindsay

Evermore 557

ΔE 2.6 · #463E3B

Dunn-Edwards

Mink DE6392

ΔE 3 · #524A46

Vista Paint

Opening Night K-824

ΔE 3.2 · #42423E

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 4.5 · #574C49

RAL

Grey Brown 8019

ΔE 4.7 · #403A3A

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 5.6 · #53453C

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 6.9 · #383737

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 8.3 · #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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#4A4441

#414649

Analogous

#494142

#4A4441

#494841

Triadic

#4A4441

#414943

#434149

Split-Complementary

#4A4441

#414948

#414249

Tetradic

#4A4441

#424941

#414649

#484149

Monochromatic

#0E0C0C

#201E1D

#4A4441

#726965

#988F8B

Rectangle

#4A4441

#464941

#414649

#434149

Compound

#4A4441

#494841

#414649

#414249

Variations

Lighter

#706864

#958D8A

#C1BDBB

Darker

#3B3634

#282523

#181615

Saturation

#464444

#494341

#693920

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

9.57:1

AAA

vs Black

2.19:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4A4441

#474641

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4A4441

#454541

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4A4441

#4A4444

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Canal Brown 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

#77604C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4A4441

Daylight 5500K

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

#646570

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#2C3F49

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: #4A4441;

CSS — background

background-color: #4A4441;

CSS Variable

--color-canal-brown: #4A4441;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'canal-brown': '#4A4441' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4A4441] text-[#4A4441]

SCSS

$canal-brown: #4A4441;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4A4441?

#4A4441 is Canal Brown, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4A4441 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Canal Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Canal Brown?

Canal Brown 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 Canal Brown?

You can download Canal Brown 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 Canal Brown?

The hex code is #4A4441. In RGB it's 74, 68, 65, and in HSL it's 20°, 6%, 27%.

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