NEUTRALS

Feldgrau

#4D5D53

RGB 77, 93, 83 · HSL 143°, 9%, 33% · CMYK 17, 0, 11, 64

Feldgrau is #4D5D53 in HEX — rgb(77, 93, 83), hsl(143°, 9%, 33%), cmyk(17%, 0%, 11%, 64%).

Feldgrau pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 143°, 9%, 33%. 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#4D5D53

RGB77, 93, 83

HSL143°, 9%, 33%

HSV143°, 17%, 36%

CMYK17, 0, 11, 64

Decimal5070163

CSS RGBrgb(77, 93, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(143, 9%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Dark Green Velvet 1136-7

ΔE 1 · #4A5B51

Benjamin Moore

Calico 707

ΔE 1.4 · #4B5A51

Dunn-Edwards

Hidden Forest DE6301

ΔE 2.3 · #4F5A51

Behr

Northern Glen MQ6-14

ΔE 2.4 · #546258

Sherwin-Williams

Billiard Green SW0016

ΔE 2.8 · #45584D

Hallman-Lindsay

Pleasant Hill 459

ΔE 3 · #4D5A4C

Vista Paint

Pleasant Hill C-458

ΔE 3.1 · #4C594B

Valspar

Thalo Night 5009-4

ΔE 3.5 · #51605B

Kilz

American Pine TB-69

ΔE 4.1 · #495748

Dulux

Concealment S27A8

ΔE 4.3 · #405851

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 4.5 · #415448

RAL

Basalt Grey 7012

ΔE 5.5 · #4E5754

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 7.6 · #535654

Farrow & Ball

Inchyra Blue 289

ΔE 8.2 · #586768

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 8.4 · #66665A

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 9.4 · #494F50

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#4D5D53

#5C4D56

Analogous

#4E5C4D

#4D5D53

#4D5C5A

Triadic

#4D5D53

#524D5C

#5C524D

Split-Complementary

#4D5D53

#5A4D5C

#5C4D4E

Tetradic

#4D5D53

#4D4E5C

#5C4D56

#5C5A4D

Monochromatic

#0C0E0C

#2A322D

#4D5D53

#6F8578

#98A99F

Rectangle

#4D5D53

#4D565C

#5C4D56

#5C524D

Compound

#4D5D53

#4D5C5A

#5C4D56

#5C4D4E

Variations

Lighter

#6C8174

#91A097

#BFC7C2

Darker

#3D4A42

#2A332D

#181E1A

Saturation

#525654

#4D5C52

#268249

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

6.99:1

vs Black

3.01:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#4D5D53

#585754

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4D5D53

#5B5B54

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4D5D53

#4E5B5C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Feldgrau 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

#797259

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4D5D53

Daylight 5500K

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

#66777E

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.

#59364C

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: #4D5D53;

CSS — background

background-color: #4D5D53;

CSS Variable

--color-feldgrau: #4D5D53;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'feldgrau': '#4D5D53' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4D5D53] text-[#4D5D53]

SCSS

$feldgrau: #4D5D53;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4D5D53?

#4D5D53 is Feldgrau, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4D5D53 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Feldgrau?

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

What colors pair well with Feldgrau?

Feldgrau 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 Feldgrau?

You can download Feldgrau 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 Feldgrau?

The hex code is #4D5D53. In RGB it's 77, 93, 83, and in HSL it's 143°, 9%, 33%.

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