NEUTRALS

Black Spruce

#4C5752

RGB 76, 87, 82 · HSL 153°, 7%, 32% · CMYK 13, 0, 6, 66

Black Spruce is #4C5752 in HEX — rgb(76, 87, 82), hsl(153°, 7%, 32%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 6%, 66%).

Black Spruce pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 153°, 7%, 32%. 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#4C5752

RGB76, 87, 82

HSL153°, 7%, 32%

HSV153°, 13%, 34%

CMYK13, 0, 6, 66

Decimal5003090

CSS RGBrgb(76, 87, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(153, 7%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Black Spruce DE6308

Exact match

Vista Paint

Deep Sea Shadow C-479

ΔE 0.8 · #4C5652

Valspar

Deepest River 5009-3

ΔE 1.3 · #4B5653

RAL

Basalt Grey 7012

ΔE 1.5 · #4E5754

Hallman-Lindsay

Deep Sea Shadow 480

ΔE 2 · #4E5856

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2122-10

ΔE 2.5 · #4C5857

Behr

Black Evergreen MQ6-44

ΔE 2.6 · #465452

Dulux

Juvenile SG5E7

ΔE 3.3 · #535856

PPG

Evergreen Boughs 1129-7

ΔE 3.3 · #50594F

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 3.9 · #535654

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 4.8 · #464C49

Sherwin-Williams

Rock Garden SW6195

ΔE 5 · #465448

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 5.2 · #494F50

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 5.7 · #575757

Kilz

Motor Gray TB-38

ΔE 5.9 · #545658

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 6 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#4C5752

#574C51

Analogous

#4C574C

#4C5752

#4C5757

Triadic

#4C5752

#524C57

#57524C

Split-Complementary

#4C5752

#574C57

#574C4C

Tetradic

#4C5752

#4C4C57

#574C51

#57574C

Monochromatic

#0C0E0D

#282E2C

#4C5752

#6F8079

#97A59F

Rectangle

#4C5752

#4C5157

#574C51

#57524C

Compound

#4C5752

#4C5757

#574C51

#574C4C

Variations

Lighter

#6C7C75

#919D98

#BFC5C3

Darker

#3C4642

#29302D

#181C1A

Saturation

#505352

#4C5752

#267D56

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

7.52:1

AAA

vs Black

2.79:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4C5752

#535353

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4C5752

#555553

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4C5752

#4D5656

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Black Spruce 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

#786E59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4C5752

Daylight 5500K

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

#66737D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#573444

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: #4C5752;

CSS — background

background-color: #4C5752;

CSS Variable

--color-black-spruce: #4C5752;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'black-spruce': '#4C5752' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4C5752] text-[#4C5752]

SCSS

$black-spruce: #4C5752;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4C5752?

#4C5752 is Black Spruce, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4C5752 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Black Spruce?

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

What colors pair well with Black Spruce?

Black Spruce 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 Black Spruce?

You can download Black Spruce 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 Black Spruce?

The hex code is #4C5752. In RGB it's 76, 87, 82, and in HSL it's 153°, 7%, 32%.

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