NEUTRALS

Polished Leather

#4C3D3F

RGB 76, 61, 63 · HSL 352°, 11%, 27% · CMYK 0, 20, 17, 70

Polished Leather is #4C3D3F in HEX — rgb(76, 61, 63), hsl(352°, 11%, 27%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 17%, 70%).

Polished Leather pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 352°, 11%, 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#4C3D3F

RGB76, 61, 63

HSL352°, 11%, 27%

HSV352°, 20%, 30%

CMYK0, 20, 17, 70

Decimal4996415

CSS RGBrgb(76, 61, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(352, 11%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Polished Leather UL110-23

Exact match

Valspar

Antique Burgundy 1011-8

ΔE 1.3 · #493C3F

Sherwin-Williams

Bitter Chocolate SW6013

ΔE 1.7 · #4D3C3C

Dulux

Noble Brown SG5A8

ΔE 2.4 · #4B3F3E

Vista Paint

Beauport Aubergine C-1384

ΔE 2.6 · #523F43

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 3.3 · #4D3E45

Benjamin Moore

Tucker CW-175

ΔE 3.6 · #4B413F

Hallman-Lindsay

Beauport Aubergine historic-beauport-aubergine

ΔE 4 · #553F44

PPG

Black Walnut 1014-7

ΔE 4.4 · #554747

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 4.5 · #534644

RAL

Grey Brown 8019

ΔE 4.9 · #403A3A

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 5.2 · #583F40

Kilz

Burnt Clay LM120

ΔE 5.5 · #58423F

Dunn-Edwards

Molasses DE6399

ΔE 6.2 · #574A47

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 7.6 · #53453C

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 9.4 · #392A27

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#4C3D3F

#3D4C4A

Analogous

#4C3D47

#4C3D3F

#4C433D

Triadic

#4C3D3F

#3F4C3D

#3D3F4C

Split-Complementary

#4C3D3F

#3D4C43

#3D474C

Tetradic

#4C3D3F

#474C3D

#3D4C4A

#433D4C

Monochromatic

#0E0B0C

#221B1C

#4C3D3F

#775F62

#9D8589

Rectangle

#4C3D3F

#4C4A3D

#3D4C4A

#3D3F4C

Compound

#4C3D3F

#4C433D

#3D4C4A

#3D474C

Variations

Lighter

#765E62

#9A8588

#C3B9BA

Darker

#3D3132

#2A2123

#191314

Saturation

#474343

#4C3D3F

#6B1F29

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

10.26:1

AAA

vs Black

2.05:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4C3D3F

#44433F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4C3D3F

#40403F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4C3D3F

#4B3E3E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Polished Leather 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

#785A4A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4C3D3F

Daylight 5500K

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

#665F6F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#2C4945

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: #4C3D3F;

CSS — background

background-color: #4C3D3F;

CSS Variable

--color-polished-leather: #4C3D3F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'polished-leather': '#4C3D3F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4C3D3F] text-[#4C3D3F]

SCSS

$polished-leather: #4C3D3F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4C3D3F?

#4C3D3F is Polished Leather, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4C3D3F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Polished Leather?

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

What colors pair well with Polished Leather?

Polished Leather 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 Polished Leather?

You can download Polished Leather 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 Polished Leather?

The hex code is #4C3D3F. In RGB it's 76, 61, 63, and in HSL it's 352°, 11%, 27%.

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