BLUES

Oath

#4A465A

RGB 74, 70, 90 · HSL 252°, 13%, 31% · CMYK 18, 22, 0, 65

Oath is #4A465A in HEX — rgb(74, 70, 90), hsl(252°, 13%, 31%), cmyk(18%, 22%, 0%, 65%).

Oath pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 252°, 13%, 31%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#4A465A

RGB74, 70, 90

HSL252°, 13%, 31%

HSV252°, 22%, 35%

CMYK18, 22, 0, 65

Decimal4867674

CSS RGBrgb(74, 70, 90)

CSS HSLhsl(252, 13%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Oath S43C8

ΔE 0.4 · #49465A

Behr

Sovereign HDC-CL-06

ΔE 2.3 · #4A4257

PPG

Blackberry 1172-7 · 13-21

ΔE 2.5 · #4A4354

Benjamin Moore

Approaching CSP-535

ΔE 2.6 · #4C4B5D

Dunn-Edwards

Violet Shadow DEA192

ΔE 2.7 · #4D4860

Hallman-Lindsay

Jazlyn 1285

ΔE 2.9 · #464152

Vista Paint

Jazlyn C-1284

ΔE 3.5 · #453F50

Kilz

Blue Galaxy RB100-02

ΔE 3.9 · #41445C

Sherwin-Williams

Quixotic Plum SW6265

ΔE 4.5 · #4A4653

Valspar

Blue Coal 4011-3

ΔE 6.2 · #414450

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 7.5 · #50414C

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 7.8 · #423A45

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 7.9 · #434750

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 7.9 · #334059

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 11.5 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 14.3 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#4A465A

#555945

Analogous

#454B59

#4A465A

#534559

Triadic

#4A465A

#594945

#455949

Split-Complementary

#4A465A

#595345

#4B5945

Tetradic

#4A465A

#59454B

#555945

#455953

Monochromatic

#0C0B0E

#26232E

#4A465A

#6C6685

#948FA8

Rectangle

#4A465A

#594555

#555945

#455949

Compound

#4A465A

#534559

#555945

#4B5945

Variations

Lighter

#696381

#8E8AA1

#BEBCC7

Darker

#3A3748

#282532

#17161D

Saturation

#4D4C52

#494559

#34227C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

9.07:1

AAA

vs Black

2.31:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4A465A

#44495A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4A465A

#474758

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4A465A

#484A48

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Oath lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#77615F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4A465A

Daylight 5500K

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

#646683

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#4D5432

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: #4A465A;

CSS — background

background-color: #4A465A;

CSS Variable

--color-oath: #4A465A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oath': '#4A465A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4A465A] text-[#4A465A]

SCSS

$oath: #4A465A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4A465A?

#4A465A is Oath, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #4A465A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Oath?

Oath works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Oath?

Oath pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Oath?

You can download Oath 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 Oath?

The hex code is #4A465A. In RGB it's 74, 70, 90, and in HSL it's 252°, 13%, 31%.

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