BROWNS

Ecology Green

#4C493B

RGB 76, 73, 59 · HSL 49°, 13%, 26% · CMYK 0, 4, 22, 70

Ecology Green is #4C493B in HEX — rgb(76, 73, 59), hsl(49°, 13%, 26%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 22%, 70%).

Ecology Green pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 49°, 13%, 26%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents — for warmth and weight. Reads best alongside cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black.

Color Codes

HEX#4C493B

RGB76, 73, 59

HSL49°, 13%, 26%

HSV49°, 22%, 30%

CMYK0, 4, 22, 70

Decimal4999483

CSS RGBrgb(76, 73, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 13%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Ecology Green S18B9

Exact match

Vista Paint

Bravo Brown K-920

ΔE 1.5 · #4B4639

Benjamin Moore

Southern 2138-10

ΔE 1.6 · #504A3C

Behr

Cavalry Brown N220-7

ΔE 1.9 · #514B3C

Hallman-Lindsay

Philosophically Speaking 578

ΔE 2.1 · #4D483D

Sherwin-Williams

Enduring Bronze SW7055

ΔE 3.4 · #554C3E

Kilz

Incense Stick LM100

ΔE 3.6 · #494237

Valspar

Olive Suede 6010-3

ΔE 3.7 · #524F45

RAL

Brown Grey 7013

ΔE 4.4 · #464531

PPG

Afternoon Tea 1023-7

ΔE 4.7 · #594E40

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 5.6 · #515545

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 6 · #53453C

Dunn-Edwards

Mink DE6392

ΔE 6.7 · #524A46

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 8.1 · #574C49

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 8.1 · #464C49

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 10.3 · #5B4631

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#4C493B

#3A3D4B

Analogous

#4B3F3A

#4C493B

#454B3A

Triadic

#4C493B

#3A4B48

#483A4B

Split-Complementary

#4C493B

#3A454B

#3F3A4B

Tetradic

#4C493B

#3A4B3F

#3A3D4B

#4B3A45

Monochromatic

#0E0E0B

#201E18

#4C493B

#76715B

#9D9880

Rectangle

#4C493B

#3D4B3A

#3A3D4B

#483A4B

Compound

#4C493B

#454B3A

#3A3D4B

#3F3A4B

Variations

Lighter

#76715B

#9A9681

#C3C1B7

Darker

#3C3A2E

#2A281F

#181712

Saturation

#454440

#4B483A

#685A1D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, libraries, dens

Best Uses

trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents

Pairs With

cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

9.04:1

AAA

vs Black

2.32:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4C493B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4C493B

#4A4A3D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4C493B

#4D4748

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Ecology Green grounds a scheme — it gives the eye a place to rest and frames brighter colors around it. Use it on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, and structural wood elements; for walls it works in libraries and dens that want gravity.

SymbolismStability, comfort, tradition

PersonalityReliable, warm, considered

earthywarmlibrarytrimcabinetrygrounded

How it looks under different light

#786347

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4C493B

Daylight 5500K

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

#66686C

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.

#2A2F46

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: #4C493B;

CSS — background

background-color: #4C493B;

CSS Variable

--color-ecology-green: #4C493B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ecology-green': '#4C493B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4C493B] text-[#4C493B]

SCSS

$ecology-green: #4C493B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4C493B?

#4C493B is Ecology Green, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #4C493B warm or cool?

Ecology Green reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Ecology Green?

Ecology Green works well in living rooms, libraries, dens. Designers typically use it for trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents.

What colors pair well with Ecology Green?

Ecology Green pairs naturally with cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Ecology Green?

You can download Ecology Green 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 Ecology Green?

The hex code is #4C493B. In RGB it's 76, 73, 59, and in HSL it's 49°, 13%, 26%.

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