NEUTRALS

Oyster Catch

#4A4C45

RGB 74, 76, 69 · HSL 77°, 5%, 28% · CMYK 3, 0, 9, 70

Oyster Catch is #4A4C45 in HEX — rgb(74, 76, 69), hsl(77°, 5%, 28%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 9%, 70%).

Oyster Catch pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 77°, 5%, 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#4A4C45

RGB74, 76, 69

HSL77°, 5%, 28%

HSV77°, 9%, 30%

CMYK3, 0, 9, 70

Decimal4869189

CSS RGBrgb(74, 76, 69)

CSS HSLhsl(77, 5%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Oyster Catch 585

Exact match

Vista Paint

Dark Moon K-840

ΔE 0.6 · #4A4B44

PPG

Licorice 1009-7

ΔE 1.4 · #4E4F48

Dunn-Edwards

Iron River DEA176

ΔE 2.2 · #4D504B

RAL

Tarpaulin Grey 7010

ΔE 2.3 · #4C514A

Benjamin Moore

Deep 1582

ΔE 2.3 · #4C4F4B

Valspar

Aged Pine 6011-5

ΔE 2.5 · #444B43

Behr

Underground N200-7

ΔE 2.7 · #525049

Sherwin-Williams

Rock Bottom SW7062

ΔE 2.7 · #484C49

Dulux

Terrible Billy NZ10H5

ΔE 2.8 · #4F4B45

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 3 · #464C49

Kilz

Dark Sky RM250

ΔE 3.5 · #464541

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 5.4 · #494F50

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 5.4 · #535654

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 6.5 · #515545

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 6.8 · #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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow-Green 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

#4A4C45

#46444B

Analogous

#4B4944

#4A4C45

#454B44

Triadic

#4A4C45

#44494B

#4B4449

Split-Complementary

#4A4C45

#44454B

#49444B

Tetradic

#4A4C45

#444B49

#46444B

#4B4445

Monochromatic

#0D0D0C

#22231F

#4A4C45

#707368

#96998F

Rectangle

#4A4C45

#444B46

#46444B

#4B4449

Compound

#4A4C45

#454B44

#46444B

#49444B

Variations

Lighter

#6E7267

#93968C

#C0C1BC

Darker

#3A3C36

#282925

#171816

Saturation

#484846

#494B44

#586D22

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

8.71:1

AAA

vs Black

2.41:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4A4C45

#4C4B45

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4A4C45

#4C4C46

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4A4C45

#4B4B4B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Oyster Catch 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

#77664F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4A4C45

Daylight 5500K

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

#646B73

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.

#362E4C

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: #4A4C45;

CSS — background

background-color: #4A4C45;

CSS Variable

--color-oyster-catch: #4A4C45;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oyster-catch': '#4A4C45' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4A4C45] text-[#4A4C45]

SCSS

$oyster-catch: #4A4C45;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4A4C45?

#4A4C45 is Oyster Catch, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4A4C45 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Oyster Catch?

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

What colors pair well with Oyster Catch?

Oyster Catch 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 Oyster Catch?

You can download Oyster Catch 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 Oyster Catch?

The hex code is #4A4C45. In RGB it's 74, 76, 69, and in HSL it's 77°, 5%, 28%.

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