NEUTRALS

Congo

#4D6053

RGB 77, 96, 83 · HSL 139°, 11%, 34% · CMYK 20, 0, 14, 62

Congo is #4D6053 in HEX — rgb(77, 96, 83), hsl(139°, 11%, 34%), cmyk(20%, 0%, 14%, 62%).

Congo pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 139°, 11%, 34%. 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#4D6053

RGB77, 96, 83

HSL139°, 11%, 34%

HSV139°, 20%, 38%

CMYK20, 0, 14, 62

Decimal5070931

CSS RGBrgb(77, 96, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(139, 11%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Congo PPU11-20

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Lafayette HC-135

ΔE 2.2 · #496156

Dunn-Edwards

Deep in the Jungle DE5720

ΔE 2.6 · #53665A

PPG

Dark Green Velvet 1136-7

ΔE 2.7 · #4A5B51

Valspar

Billiard Room 5005-6C

ΔE 2.8 · #52675A

Hallman-Lindsay

Pleasant Hill 459

ΔE 3.2 · #4D5A4C

Vista Paint

Pleasant Hill C-458

ΔE 3.5 · #4C594B

Sherwin-Williams

Billiard Green SW0016

ΔE 3.5 · #45584D

Kilz

American Pine TB-69

ΔE 4.2 · #495748

Dulux

Collard Green S25A7

ΔE 4.6 · #536860

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 5 · #415448

RAL

Green Grey 7009

ΔE 5.9 · #4D5645

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 8.9 · #66665A

Farrow & Ball

Inchyra Blue 289

ΔE 9.6 · #586768

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 9.9 · #535654

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 10.7 · #676450

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

#4D6053

#604D5A

Analogous

#51604D

#4D6053

#4D605D

Triadic

#4D6053

#534D60

#60534D

Split-Complementary

#4D6053

#5D4D60

#604D51

Tetradic

#4D6053

#4D5160

#604D5A

#605D4D

Monochromatic

#0B0E0C

#2B362E

#4D6053

#6F8B78

#99AD9F

Rectangle

#4D6053

#4D5A60

#604D5A

#60534D

Compound

#4D6053

#4D605D

#604D5A

#604D51

Variations

Lighter

#6B8674

#91A397

#C0C9C2

Darker

#3D4D42

#2A352E

#181F1A

Saturation

#545A56

#4D6053

#278745

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

6.74:1

vs Black

3.11:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#4D6053

#5A5954

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4D6053

#5D5D55

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4D6053

#4F5E5E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Congo 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

#797559

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4D6053

Daylight 5500K

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

#667A7E

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.

#5C3750

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: #4D6053;

CSS — background

background-color: #4D6053;

CSS Variable

--color-congo: #4D6053;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'congo': '#4D6053' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4D6053] text-[#4D6053]

SCSS

$congo: #4D6053;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4D6053?

#4D6053 is Congo, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4D6053 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Congo?

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

What colors pair well with Congo?

Congo 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 Congo?

You can download Congo 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 Congo?

The hex code is #4D6053. In RGB it's 77, 96, 83, and in HSL it's 139°, 11%, 34%.

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