NEUTRALS

Dark

#4C5857

RGB 76, 88, 87 · HSL 175°, 7%, 32% · CMYK 14, 0, 1, 65

Dark is #4C5857 in HEX — rgb(76, 88, 87), hsl(175°, 7%, 32%), cmyk(14%, 0%, 1%, 65%).

Dark pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 175°, 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#4C5857

RGB76, 88, 87

HSL175°, 7%, 32%

HSV175°, 14%, 35%

CMYK14, 0, 1, 65

Decimal5003351

CSS RGBrgb(76, 88, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(175, 7%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2122-10

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Deep Sea Shadow 480

ΔE 1 · #4E5856

Valspar

Deepest River 5009-3

ΔE 1.5 · #4B5653

RAL

Basalt Grey 7012

ΔE 1.7 · #4E5754

Dulux

Walter SG5G7

ΔE 1.8 · #4E5B5C

Vista Paint

Deep Sea Shadow C-479

ΔE 2.1 · #4C5652

Behr

Black Evergreen MQ6-44

ΔE 2.2 · #465452

Dunn-Edwards

Black Spruce DE6308

ΔE 2.5 · #4C5752

Sherwin-Williams

Still Water SW6223

ΔE 3.5 · #4A5D5F

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 3.7 · #535654

PPG

Mostly Metal 1036-7

ΔE 3.8 · #575E5F

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 4.3 · #494F50

Kilz

Motor Gray TB-38

ΔE 4.6 · #545658

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 5 · #575757

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 5.4 · #464C49

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 8.1 · #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

#4C5857

#574C4D

Analogous

#4C5751

#4C5857

#4C5357

Triadic

#4C5857

#564C57

#57564C

Split-Complementary

#4C5857

#574C53

#57514C

Tetradic

#4C5857

#514C57

#574C4D

#53574C

Monochromatic

#0C0E0D

#282E2E

#4C5857

#6F807F

#97A5A4

Rectangle

#4C5857

#4C4D57

#574C4D

#57564C

Compound

#4C5857

#4C5357

#574C4D

#57514C

Variations

Lighter

#6C7C7B

#919D9C

#BFC5C5

Darker

#3C4645

#293030

#181C1C

Saturation

#505353

#4C5756

#267D76

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

7.39:1

AAA

vs Black

2.84:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4C5857

#535458

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4C5857

#565657

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4C5857

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Dark 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

#786F5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4C5857

Daylight 5500K

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

#667481

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.

#573437

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: #4C5857;

CSS — background

background-color: #4C5857;

CSS Variable

--color-dark: #4C5857;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark': '#4C5857' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4C5857] text-[#4C5857]

SCSS

$dark: #4C5857;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4C5857?

#4C5857 is Dark, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4C5857 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dark?

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

What colors pair well with Dark?

Dark 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 Dark?

You can download Dark 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 Dark?

The hex code is #4C5857. In RGB it's 76, 88, 87, and in HSL it's 175°, 7%, 32%.

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