NEUTRALS

Fatigue

#4C4C40

RGB 76, 76, 64 · HSL 60°, 9%, 27% · CMYK 0, 0, 16, 70

Fatigue is #4C4C40 in HEX — rgb(76, 76, 64), hsl(60°, 9%, 27%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 16%, 70%).

Fatigue pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 60°, 9%, 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#4C4C40
RGB76, 76, 64
HSL60°, 9%, 27%
HSV60°, 16%, 30%
CMYK0, 0, 16, 70
Decimal5000256
CSS RGBrgb(76, 76, 64)
CSS HSLhsl(60, 9%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Fatigue 2140-10

Exact match

Dulux

Mixed Herbs S18A8

ΔE 1.9 · #514E43

Vista Paint

Philosophically Speaking C-577

ΔE 2.3 · #4C483D

Valspar

Olive Suede 6010-3

ΔE 2.5 · #524F45

Sherwin-Williams

Shade‐Grown SW6188

ΔE 2.7 · #4E5147

Hallman-Lindsay

Philosophically Speaking 578

ΔE 2.7 · #4D483D

Behr

Potting Soil N360-7

ΔE 2.8 · #45483A

PPG

Licorice 1009-7

ΔE 3.5 · #4E4F48

Kilz

Binoculars TB-20

ΔE 4.1 · #504A43

RAL

Tarpaulin Grey 7010

ΔE 4.3 · #4C514A

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 4.5 · #515545

Dunn-Edwards

Iron River DEA176

ΔE 4.9 · #4D504B

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 6.3 · #464C49

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 7 · #53453C

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 7.5 · #574C49

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 9.1 · #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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#4C4C40
#3F3F4B

Analogous

#4B453F
#4C4C40
#454B3F

Triadic

#4C4C40
#3F4B4B
#4B3F4B

Split-Complementary

#4C4C40
#3F454B
#453F4B

Tetradic

#4C4C40
#3F4B45
#3F3F4B
#4B3F45

Monochromatic

#0E0E0C
#21211C
#4C4C40
#757561
#9B9B87

Rectangle

#4C4C40
#3F4B3F
#3F3F4B
#4B3F4B

Compound

#4C4C40
#454B3F
#3F3F4B
#453F4B

Variations

Lighter

#747461
#989887
#C2C2BA

Darker

#3C3C32
#2A2A22
#181814

Saturation

#474743
#4B4B3F
#6A6A1F

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)

Aa

vs White

8.70:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

2.42:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4C4C40
#4E4B40

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4C4C40
#4C4C42

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4C4C40
#4D4A4B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Fatigue 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

#78664B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4C4C40

Daylight 5500K

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

#666B6F

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.

#2C2C49

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

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: #4C4C40;
CSS — background 
background-color: #4C4C40;
CSS Variable 
--color-fatigue: #4C4C40;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'fatigue': '#4C4C40' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#4C4C40] text-[#4C4C40]
SCSS 
$fatigue: #4C4C40;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4C4C40?

#4C4C40 is Fatigue, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4C4C40 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fatigue?

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

What colors pair well with Fatigue?

Fatigue 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 Fatigue?

You can download Fatigue 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 Fatigue?

The hex code is #4C4C40. In RGB it's 76, 76, 64, and in HSL it's 60°, 9%, 27%.

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