NEUTRALS

Catwalk

#4A4649

RGB 74, 70, 73 · HSL 315°, 3%, 28% · CMYK 0, 5, 1, 71

Catwalk is #4A4649 in HEX — rgb(74, 70, 73), hsl(315°, 3%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 1%, 71%).

Catwalk pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 315°, 3%, 28%. 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#4A4649

RGB74, 70, 73

HSL315°, 3%, 28%

HSV315°, 5%, 29%

CMYK0, 5, 1, 71

Decimal4867657

CSS RGBrgb(74, 70, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(315, 3%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

New Uniform K-792

ΔE 1.6 · #49484C

Kilz

Grate Black RM240

ΔE 1.6 · #49474C

Benjamin Moore

Deep 1442

ΔE 1.8 · #4A494D

PPG

Blackhearth 1003-7

ΔE 1.9 · #49454B

Dulux

Glenbrook NZ10G4

ΔE 2.2 · #454445

Dunn-Edwards

Black Tie DE6357

ΔE 2.2 · #464647

Hallman-Lindsay

Midnight Magic 508

ΔE 2.2 · #46474A

Valspar

Noir 4009-2

ΔE 2.7 · #434446

Farrow & Ball

Paean Black 294

ΔE 2.7 · #494248

Behr

Sarsaparilla HDC-AC-26

ΔE 2.9 · #4A4143

Sherwin-Williams

Perle Noir SW9154

ΔE 3.1 · #4F4D51

RAL

Blue Grey 7031

ΔE 3.7 · #474B4E

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 5.1 · #3F4647

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 5.4 · #494F50

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 7.3 · #575757

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 7.4 · #383737

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

#4A4649

#454A46

Analogous

#48454A

#4A4649

#4A4546

Triadic

#4A4649

#484A45

#45484A

Split-Complementary

#4A4649

#464A45

#454A48

Tetradic

#4A4649

#4A4845

#454A46

#45464A

Monochromatic

#0D0C0D

#222022

#4A4649

#716A6F

#979196

Rectangle

#4A4649

#4A4645

#454A46

#45484A

Compound

#4A4649

#4A4546

#454A46

#454A48

Variations

Lighter

#6F696E

#948E92

#C0BDBF

Darker

#3B373A

#292628

#181617

Saturation

#484748

#4A4548

#6C235A

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

9.28:1

AAA

vs Black

2.26:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4A4649

#474849

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4A4649

#474749

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4A4649

#4A4746

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Catwalk 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

#776152

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4A4649

Daylight 5500K

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

#646676

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.

#2E4C35

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: #4A4649;

CSS — background

background-color: #4A4649;

CSS Variable

--color-catwalk: #4A4649;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'catwalk': '#4A4649' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4A4649] text-[#4A4649]

SCSS

$catwalk: #4A4649;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4A4649?

#4A4649 is Catwalk, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4A4649 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Catwalk?

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

What colors pair well with Catwalk?

Catwalk 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 Catwalk?

You can download Catwalk 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 Catwalk?

The hex code is #4A4649. In RGB it's 74, 70, 73, and in HSL it's 315°, 3%, 28%.

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