NEUTRALS

Walter

#4E5B5C

RGB 78, 91, 92 · HSL 184°, 8%, 33% · CMYK 15, 1, 0, 64

Walter is #4E5B5C in HEX — rgb(78, 91, 92), hsl(184°, 8%, 33%), cmyk(15%, 1%, 0%, 64%).

Walter pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 184°, 8%, 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#4E5B5C

RGB78, 91, 92

HSL184°, 8%, 33%

HSV184°, 15%, 36%

CMYK15, 1, 0, 64

Decimal5135196

CSS RGBrgb(78, 91, 92)

CSS HSLhsl(184, 8%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Walter SG5G7

Exact match

Valspar

Slate Court 5001-4C

ΔE 1.4 · #505A5C

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2122-10

ΔE 1.8 · #4C5857

Dunn-Edwards

Soot DE6321

ΔE 2.2 · #555E5F

Sherwin-Williams

Still Water SW6223

ΔE 2.3 · #4A5D5F

Hallman-Lindsay

Deep Sea Shadow 480

ΔE 2.4 · #4E5856

Behr

Asphalt Gray N520-6

ΔE 2.5 · #49575B

Vista Paint

Volute C-1379

ΔE 2.6 · #495B5F

PPG

Mostly Metal 1036-7

ΔE 3 · #575E5F

RAL

Basalt Grey 7012

ΔE 3.2 · #4E5754

Kilz

Charcoal RM150

ΔE 3.7 · #566466

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 4.6 · #535654

Farrow & Ball

Inchyra Blue 289

ΔE 4.9 · #586768

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 5.3 · #494F50

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 5.3 · #575757

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 9.5 · #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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#4E5B5C

#5B4E4D

Analogous

#4D5B55

#4E5B5C

#4D535B

Triadic

#4E5B5C

#5B4D5A

#5A5B4D

Split-Complementary

#4E5B5C

#5B4D53

#5B554D

Tetradic

#4E5B5C

#554D5B

#5B4E4D

#535B4D

Monochromatic

#0C0E0E

#2A3132

#4E5B5C

#718384

#99A7A8

Rectangle

#4E5B5C

#4E4D5B

#5B4E4D

#5A5B4D

Compound

#4E5B5C

#4D535B

#5B4E4D

#5B554D

Variations

Lighter

#6D7F80

#929F9F

#C0C6C7

Darker

#3E4849

#2A3232

#181D1D

Saturation

#525656

#4D5A5B

#277C82

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

7.06:1

AAA

vs Black

2.97:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4E5B5C

#56575D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4E5B5C

#59595C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4E5B5C

#4E5B5A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Walter 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

#7A7160

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4E5B5C

Daylight 5500K

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

#677684

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.

#593836

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: #4E5B5C;

CSS — background

background-color: #4E5B5C;

CSS Variable

--color-walter: #4E5B5C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'walter': '#4E5B5C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4E5B5C] text-[#4E5B5C]

SCSS

$walter: #4E5B5C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4E5B5C?

#4E5B5C is Walter, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4E5B5C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Walter?

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

What colors pair well with Walter?

Walter 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 Walter?

You can download Walter 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 Walter?

The hex code is #4E5B5C. In RGB it's 78, 91, 92, and in HSL it's 184°, 8%, 33%.

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