NEUTRALS

Midnight in NY

#4E5A59

RGB 78, 90, 89 · HSL 175°, 7%, 33% · CMYK 13, 0, 1, 65

Midnight in NY is #4E5A59 in HEX — rgb(78, 90, 89), hsl(175°, 7%, 33%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 1%, 65%).

Midnight in NY pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 175°, 7%, 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#4E5A59

RGB78, 90, 89

HSL175°, 7%, 33%

HSV175°, 13%, 35%

CMYK13, 0, 1, 65

Decimal5134937

CSS RGBrgb(78, 90, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(175, 7%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2122-10

ΔE 0.8 · #4C5857

Hallman-Lindsay

Deep Sea Shadow 480

ΔE 1.2 · #4E5856

Dulux

Walter SG5G7

ΔE 1.3 · #4E5B5C

RAL

Basalt Grey 7012

ΔE 2 · #4E5754

Valspar

Slate Court 5001-4C

ΔE 2.1 · #505A5C

Vista Paint

Deep Sea Shadow C-479

ΔE 2.6 · #4C5652

Dunn-Edwards

Soot DE6321

ΔE 2.7 · #555E5F

Behr

Hematite N460-6

ΔE 2.7 · #495C5B

PPG

Mostly Metal 1036-7

ΔE 3.2 · #575E5F

Sherwin-Williams

Still Water SW6223

ΔE 3.2 · #4A5D5F

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 3.8 · #535654

Kilz

Charcoal RM150

ΔE 4.5 · #566466

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 4.9 · #494F50

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 5 · #575757

Farrow & Ball

Inchyra Blue 289

ΔE 5.4 · #586768

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 8.4 · #415448

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 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

#4E5A59

#5A4E4F

Analogous

#4E5A53

#4E5A59

#4E555A

Triadic

#4E5A59

#594E5A

#5A594E

Split-Complementary

#4E5A59

#5A4E55

#5A534E

Tetradic

#4E5A59

#534E5A

#5A4E4F

#555A4E

Monochromatic

#0C0E0D

#2B3131

#4E5A59

#728382

#9AA7A6

Rectangle

#4E5A59

#4E4F5A

#5A4E4F

#5A594E

Compound

#4E5A59

#4E555A

#5A4E4F

#5A534E

Variations

Lighter

#6E7F7D

#929F9E

#C0C6C6

Darker

#3E4847

#2B3231

#191D1D

Saturation

#525656

#4E5A59

#27817A

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

7.17:1

AAA

vs Black

2.93:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4E5A59

#55565A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4E5A59

#585859

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4E5A59

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Midnight in NY 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

#7A705E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4E5A59

Daylight 5500K

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

#677582

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.

#593639

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: #4E5A59;

CSS — background

background-color: #4E5A59;

CSS Variable

--color-midnight-in-ny: #4E5A59;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'midnight-in-ny': '#4E5A59' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4E5A59] text-[#4E5A59]

SCSS

$midnight-in-ny: #4E5A59;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4E5A59?

#4E5A59 is Midnight in NY, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4E5A59 warm or cool?

Midnight in NY reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Midnight in NY?

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

What colors pair well with Midnight in NY?

Midnight in NY 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 Midnight in NY?

You can download Midnight in NY 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 Midnight in NY?

The hex code is #4E5A59. In RGB it's 78, 90, 89, and in HSL it's 175°, 7%, 33%.

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