NEUTRALS

Deep Sea Shadow

#4E5856

RGB 78, 88, 86 · HSL 168°, 6%, 33% · CMYK 11, 0, 2, 65

Deep Sea Shadow is #4E5856 in HEX — rgb(78, 88, 86), hsl(168°, 6%, 33%), cmyk(11%, 0%, 2%, 65%).

Deep Sea Shadow pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 168°, 6%, 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#4E5856

RGB78, 88, 86

HSL168°, 6%, 33%

HSV168°, 11%, 35%

CMYK11, 0, 2, 65

Decimal5134422

CSS RGBrgb(78, 88, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(168, 6%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Deep Sea Shadow 480

Exact match

RAL

Basalt Grey 7012

ΔE 0.8 · #4E5754

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2122-10

ΔE 1 · #4C5857

Valspar

Deepest River 5009-3

ΔE 1.2 · #4B5653

Vista Paint

Deep Sea Shadow C-479

ΔE 1.5 · #4C5652

Dunn-Edwards

Black Pool DE6315

ΔE 2 · #4F5552

Dulux

Juvenile SG5E7

ΔE 2.1 · #535856

Behr

Black Evergreen MQ6-44

ΔE 2.6 · #465452

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 2.9 · #535654

PPG

Mostly Metal 1036-7

ΔE 3.7 · #575E5F

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 4.2 · #494F50

Kilz

Motor Gray TB-38

ΔE 4.2 · #545658

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 4.4 · #575757

Sherwin-Williams

Still Water SW6223

ΔE 4.4 · #4A5D5F

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 5.1 · #464C49

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 8 · #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

#4E5856

#594F51

Analogous

#4F5952

#4E5856

#4F5659

Triadic

#4E5856

#574F59

#59574F

Split-Complementary

#4E5856

#594F56

#59524F

Tetradic

#4E5856

#524F59

#594F51

#56594F

Monochromatic

#0C0E0D

#2B3130

#4E5856

#73827F

#9BA6A4

Rectangle

#4E5856

#4F5159

#594F51

#59574F

Compound

#4E5856

#4F5659

#594F51

#59524F

Variations

Lighter

#6F7D7B

#939E9C

#C1C6C5

Darker

#3F4846

#2B3130

#191D1C

Saturation

#535655

#4F5957

#28816F

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

7.36:1

AAA

vs Black

2.85:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4E5856

#545557

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4E5856

#565656

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4E5856

#4F5757

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Deep Sea Shadow 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

#7A6F5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4E5856

Daylight 5500K

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

#677480

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.

#59363D

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: #4E5856;

CSS — background

background-color: #4E5856;

CSS Variable

--color-deep-sea-shadow: #4E5856;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deep-sea-shadow': '#4E5856' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4E5856] text-[#4E5856]

SCSS

$deep-sea-shadow: #4E5856;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4E5856?

#4E5856 is Deep Sea Shadow, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4E5856 warm or cool?

Deep Sea Shadow reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Deep Sea Shadow?

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

What colors pair well with Deep Sea Shadow?

Deep Sea Shadow 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 Deep Sea Shadow?

You can download Deep Sea Shadow 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 Deep Sea Shadow?

The hex code is #4E5856. In RGB it's 78, 88, 86, and in HSL it's 168°, 6%, 33%.

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