NEUTRALS

Dark and Stormy Night

#4F5A62

RGB 79, 90, 98 · HSL 205°, 11%, 35% · CMYK 19, 8, 0, 62

Dark and Stormy Night is #4F5A62 in HEX — rgb(79, 90, 98), hsl(205°, 11%, 35%), cmyk(19%, 8%, 0%, 62%).

Dark and Stormy Night pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 205°, 11%, 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#4F5A62

RGB79, 90, 98

HSL205°, 11%, 35%

HSV205°, 19%, 38%

CMYK19, 8, 0, 62

Decimal5200482

CSS RGBrgb(79, 90, 98)

CSS HSLhsl(205, 11%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Night View 4007-4C

ΔE 0.5 · #4F5961

Dunn-Edwards

Novelty Navy DE6335

ΔE 0.9 · #515B62

Vista Paint

Thunderstorm C-513

ΔE 1.7 · #525962

Benjamin Moore

Deep CSP-625

ΔE 1.8 · #535B61

Dulux

Signature SG6D6

ΔE 1.9 · #545E67

Hallman-Lindsay

Thunderstorm 514

ΔE 1.9 · #555C64

Behr

Digital N530-6

ΔE 2.1 · #4E5D67

PPG

Goblin 1040-7

ΔE 2.1 · #525E68

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 2.4 · #485761

Kilz

Kettle Black RE120-02

ΔE 3.1 · #47535C

Sherwin-Williams

Outerspace SW6251

ΔE 3.2 · #586168

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 4.4 · #4D5B6A

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 6.4 · #494F50

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 6.5 · #575757

RAL

Traffic Grey B 7043

ΔE 6.8 · #4E5452

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 13.7 · #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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#4F5A62

#63584F

Analogous

#4F6361

#4F5A62

#4F5163

Triadic

#4F5A62

#634F5B

#5B634F

Split-Complementary

#4F5A62

#634F51

#63614F

Tetradic

#4F5A62

#614F63

#63584F

#51634F

Monochromatic

#0B0D0E

#2D3439

#4F5A62

#71828E

#9CA7B0

Rectangle

#4F5A62

#584F63

#63584F

#5B634F

Compound

#4F5A62

#4F5163

#63584F

#63614F

Variations

Lighter

#6D7D88

#929DA5

#C1C6C9

Darker

#3F4950

#2B3237

#191D20

Saturation

#565A5C

#4F5B63

#28628B

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

7.07:1

AAA

vs Black

2.97:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4F5A62

#545763

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4F5A62

#585861

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4F5A62

#4F5B5A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Dark and Stormy Night 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

#7B7065

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4F5A62

Daylight 5500K

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

#687589

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.

#5F4939

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: #4F5A62;

CSS — background

background-color: #4F5A62;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-and-stormy-night: #4F5A62;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-and-stormy-night': '#4F5A62' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4F5A62] text-[#4F5A62]

SCSS

$dark-and-stormy-night: #4F5A62;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4F5A62?

#4F5A62 is Dark and Stormy Night, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4F5A62 warm or cool?

Dark and Stormy Night reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dark and Stormy Night?

Dark and Stormy Night works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Dark and Stormy Night?

Dark and Stormy Night 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 Dark and Stormy Night?

You can download Dark and Stormy Night 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 Dark and Stormy Night?

The hex code is #4F5A62. In RGB it's 79, 90, 98, and in HSL it's 205°, 11%, 35%.

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