NEUTRALS

Pleasant Hill

#4C594B

RGB 76, 89, 75 · HSL 116°, 9%, 32% · CMYK 15, 0, 16, 65

Pleasant Hill is #4C594B in HEX — rgb(76, 89, 75), hsl(116°, 9%, 32%), cmyk(15%, 0%, 16%, 65%).

Pleasant Hill pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 116°, 9%, 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#4C594B

RGB76, 89, 75

HSL116°, 9%, 32%

HSV116°, 16%, 35%

CMYK15, 0, 16, 65

Decimal5003595

CSS RGBrgb(76, 89, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(116, 9%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Pleasant Hill C-458

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Pleasant Hill 459

ΔE 0.4 · #4D5A4C

Kilz

American Pine TB-69

ΔE 1.2 · #495748

Behr

Black Bamboo N380-7

ΔE 2.2 · #475747

Sherwin-Williams

Vogue Green SW0065

ΔE 2.4 · #4B5645

Benjamin Moore

Dakota 448

ΔE 2.6 · #525E52

RAL

Green Grey 7009

ΔE 2.7 · #4D5645

PPG

Dark Green Velvet 1136-7

ΔE 3 · #4A5B51

Dunn-Edwards

Hidden Forest DE6301

ΔE 3.3 · #4F5A51

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 3.7 · #415448

Valspar

Treeline 5006-4C

ΔE 4.4 · #576356

Dulux

Algae SG5F8

ΔE 6 · #4F513F

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 8.6 · #535654

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 8.7 · #66665A

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 8.8 · #464C49

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 9.7 · #676450

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 MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#4C594B

#584A59

Analogous

#53594A

#4C594B

#4A5951

Triadic

#4C594B

#4A4B59

#594A4B

Split-Complementary

#4C594B

#514A59

#594A53

Tetradic

#4C594B

#4A5359

#584A59

#59514A

Monochromatic

#0C0E0C

#282F27

#4C594B

#6F836D

#97A795

Rectangle

#4C594B

#4A5958

#584A59

#594A4B

Compound

#4C594B

#4A5951

#584A59

#594A53

Variations

Lighter

#6B7F6A

#909F8F

#BFC6BE

Darker

#3C473B

#293128

#181D17

Saturation

#50544F

#4B594A

#2B7E25

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

7.40:1

AAA

vs Black

2.84:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4C594B

#56544C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4C594B

#57574D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4C594B

#4E5758

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Pleasant Hill 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

#786F53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4C594B

Daylight 5500K

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

#667478

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#543457

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: #4C594B;

CSS — background

background-color: #4C594B;

CSS Variable

--color-pleasant-hill: #4C594B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pleasant-hill': '#4C594B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4C594B] text-[#4C594B]

SCSS

$pleasant-hill: #4C594B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4C594B?

#4C594B is Pleasant Hill, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4C594B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pleasant Hill?

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

What colors pair well with Pleasant Hill?

Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill?

You can download Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill?

The hex code is #4C594B. In RGB it's 76, 89, 75, and in HSL it's 116°, 9%, 32%.

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