NEUTRALS

Underwater

#4E6163

RGB 78, 97, 99 · HSL 186°, 12%, 35% · CMYK 21, 2, 0, 61

Underwater is #4E6163 in HEX — rgb(78, 97, 99), hsl(186°, 12%, 35%), cmyk(21%, 2%, 0%, 61%).

Underwater pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 186°, 12%, 35%. 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#4E6163

RGB78, 97, 99

HSL186°, 12%, 35%

HSV186°, 21%, 39%

CMYK21, 2, 0, 61

Decimal5136739

CSS RGBrgb(78, 97, 99)

CSS HSLhsl(186, 12%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Underwater PPU12-20

Exact match

Valspar

Sequoia Glade 5002-4C

ΔE 0.8 · #4D6061

Sherwin-Williams

Still Water SW6223

ΔE 1.7 · #4A5D5F

Dulux

Wellington S29A7

ΔE 1.8 · #4F6464

Kilz

Charcoal RM150

ΔE 2.5 · #566466

Benjamin Moore

Yorktowne HC-133

ΔE 2.6 · #475B5E

Vista Paint

Volute C-1379

ΔE 2.7 · #495B5F

Dunn-Edwards

Iron Creek DE5775

ΔE 2.9 · #50676B

Farrow & Ball

Inchyra Blue 289

ΔE 3.2 · #586768

Hallman-Lindsay

Volute historic-volute

ΔE 3.5 · #445A5E

PPG

Mysterious 1037-6

ΔE 3.7 · #535E63

RAL

Basalt Grey 7012

ΔE 5.9 · #4E5754

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 6.5 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 6.6 · #4C6A74

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 8.2 · #646462

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 10.6 · #415448

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#4E6163

#64514F

Analogous

#4F645B

#4E6163

#4F5764

Triadic

#4E6163

#644F62

#62644F

Split-Complementary

#4E6163

#644F57

#645B4F

Tetradic

#4E6163

#5B4F64

#64514F

#57644F

Monochromatic

#0B0E0E

#2D3839

#4E6163

#708C8F

#9BAEB0

Rectangle

#4E6163

#514F64

#64514F

#62644F

Compound

#4E6163

#4F5764

#64514F

#645B4F

Variations

Lighter

#6C8689

#91A4A6

#C0C9CA

Darker

#3E4F50

#2B3638

#192021

Saturation

#565C5C

#4F6264

#27818B

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

6.53:1

vs Black

3.21:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#4E6163

#595B64

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4E6163

#5E5E63

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4E6163

#4E6160

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Underwater 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

#7A7565

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4E6163

Daylight 5500K

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

#677A8A

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.

#5F3D39

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: #4E6163;

CSS — background

background-color: #4E6163;

CSS Variable

--color-underwater: #4E6163;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'underwater': '#4E6163' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4E6163] text-[#4E6163]

SCSS

$underwater: #4E6163;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4E6163?

#4E6163 is Underwater, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4E6163 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Underwater?

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

What colors pair well with Underwater?

Underwater 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 Underwater?

You can download Underwater 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 Underwater?

The hex code is #4E6163. In RGB it's 78, 97, 99, and in HSL it's 186°, 12%, 35%.

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