GREENS
Calico Blue
#4A5950
Calico Blue is a rich green sitting at HSL 144°, 9%, 32%. Its low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality; it sits between warm and cool — versatile. Designers often reach for it in living rooms, libraries, bedrooms — ideal for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture. Looks at home next to warm whites, aged brass, oak, terracotta.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Calico Blue 707
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
living rooms, libraries, bedrooms
Best Uses
feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture
Pairs With
warm whites, aged brass, oak, terracotta
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Calico Blue
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #4A5950?
#4A5950 is Calico Blue, a deep green with a neutral undertone.
Is #4A5950 warm or cool?
Calico Blue reads between warm and cool — versatile in any setting.
What rooms work best with Calico Blue?
Calico Blue works well in living rooms, libraries, bedrooms. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture.
What colors pair well with Calico Blue?
Calico Blue pairs naturally with warm whites, aged brass, oak, terracotta. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Calico Blue?
You can download Calico Blue 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 RGB value of #4A5950?
#4A5950 converts to RGB 74, 89, 80.