NEUTRALS

Requiem

#4E3F45

RGB 78, 63, 69 · HSL 336°, 11%, 28% · CMYK 0, 19, 12, 69

Requiem is #4E3F45 in HEX — rgb(78, 63, 69), hsl(336°, 11%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 12%, 69%).

Requiem pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 336°, 11%, 28%. 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#4E3F45

RGB78, 63, 69

HSL336°, 11%, 28%

HSV336°, 19%, 31%

CMYK0, 19, 12, 69

Decimal5128005

CSS RGBrgb(78, 63, 69)

CSS HSLhsl(336, 11%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Requiem S48A8

Exact match

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 0.8 · #4D3E45

Behr

Windsor 740B-6

ΔE 1.2 · #4E4147

Sherwin-Williams

Plum Brown SW6272

ΔE 1.8 · #4E4247

Vista Paint

Beauport Aubergine C-1384

ΔE 2.4 · #523F43

Valspar

Antique Burgundy 1011-8

ΔE 2.6 · #493C3F

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 3.3 · #50414C

Hallman-Lindsay

Beauport Aubergine historic-beauport-aubergine

ΔE 3.5 · #553F44

Benjamin Moore

Vintage 2116-20

ΔE 3.8 · #55474A

PPG

Carob Chip 1047-7

ΔE 4.8 · #5A484B

Kilz

Mulberry RA100-02

ΔE 4.9 · #564A52

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 6.1 · #583F40

RAL

Grey Brown 8019

ΔE 6.5 · #403A3A

Dunn-Edwards

Molasses DE6399

ΔE 7.1 · #574A47

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 9.7 · #53453C

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 11.4 · #392A27

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#4E3F45

#404F49

Analogous

#4F404E

#4E3F45

#4F4140

Triadic

#4E3F45

#464F40

#40464F

Split-Complementary

#4E3F45

#404F41

#404E4F

Tetradic

#4E3F45

#4E4F40

#404F49

#41404F

Monochromatic

#0E0B0C

#251E20

#4E3F45

#7A626B

#A08892

Rectangle

#4E3F45

#4F4940

#404F49

#40464F

Compound

#4E3F45

#4F4140

#404F49

#404E4F

Variations

Lighter

#78606A

#9B878F

#C4BABE

Darker

#403338

#2C2326

#1A1416

Saturation

#4A4547

#4F4046

#6F203F

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

9.90:1

AAA

vs Black

2.12:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4E3F45

#454545

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4E3F45

#424244

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4E3F45

#4D4040

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Requiem 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

#7A5C4F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4E3F45

Daylight 5500K

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

#676173

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#2E4C40

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: #4E3F45;

CSS — background

background-color: #4E3F45;

CSS Variable

--color-requiem: #4E3F45;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'requiem': '#4E3F45' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4E3F45] text-[#4E3F45]

SCSS

$requiem: #4E3F45;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4E3F45?

#4E3F45 is Requiem, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4E3F45 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Requiem?

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

What colors pair well with Requiem?

Requiem 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 Requiem?

You can download Requiem 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 Requiem?

The hex code is #4E3F45. In RGB it's 78, 63, 69, and in HSL it's 336°, 11%, 28%.

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