NEUTRALS

Wellington

#4F6364

RGB 79, 99, 100 · HSL 183°, 12%, 35% · CMYK 21, 1, 0, 61

Wellington is #4F6364 in HEX — rgb(79, 99, 100), hsl(183°, 12%, 35%), cmyk(21%, 1%, 0%, 61%).

Wellington pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 183°, 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#4F6364

RGB79, 99, 100

HSL183°, 12%, 35%

HSV183°, 21%, 39%

CMYK21, 1, 0, 61

Decimal5202788

CSS RGBrgb(79, 99, 100)

CSS HSLhsl(183, 12%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Wellington S29A7

ΔE 0.8 · #4F6464

Behr

Underwater PPU12-20

ΔE 1 · #4E6163

Valspar

Sequoia Glade 5002-4C

ΔE 1.2 · #4D6061

Dunn-Edwards

Iron Creek DE5775

ΔE 2.5 · #50676B

Sherwin-Williams

Still Water SW6223

ΔE 2.5 · #4A5D5F

Kilz

Charcoal RM150

ΔE 2.6 · #566466

Farrow & Ball

Inchyra Blue 289

ΔE 2.8 · #586768

PPG

Juniper Berry 1145-6

ΔE 3.3 · #576B6B

Benjamin Moore

Vanderberg 721

ΔE 3.5 · #475B5E

Vista Paint

Volute C-1379

ΔE 3.7 · #495B5F

Hallman-Lindsay

Spacebox 493

ΔE 4.1 · #5C6B6B

RAL

Basalt Grey 7012

ΔE 6.4 · #4E5754

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 6.6 · #4C6A74

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 7.5 · #485761

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 8.2 · #646462

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 10.5 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#4F6364

#64504F

Analogous

#4F645A

#4F6364

#4F5864

Triadic

#4F6364

#644F63

#63644F

Split-Complementary

#4F6364

#644F58

#645A4F

Tetradic

#4F6364

#5A4F64

#64504F

#58644F

Monochromatic

#0B0E0E

#2D3939

#4F6364

#708D8F

#9BAFB0

Rectangle

#4F6364

#504F64

#64504F

#63644F

Compound

#4F6364

#4F5864

#64504F

#645A4F

Variations

Lighter

#6C8889

#91A5A6

#C0C9CA

Darker

#3E4F50

#2B3738

#192021

Saturation

#565C5C

#4F6364

#27868B

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

6.36:1

vs Black

3.30:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#4F6364

#5B5D65

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4F6364

#606064

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4F6364

#506362

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Wellington 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

#7B7766

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4F6364

Daylight 5500K

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

#687C8A

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.

#5F3B39

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: #4F6364;

CSS — background

background-color: #4F6364;

CSS Variable

--color-wellington: #4F6364;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wellington': '#4F6364' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4F6364] text-[#4F6364]

SCSS

$wellington: #4F6364;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4F6364?

#4F6364 is Wellington, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4F6364 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wellington?

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

What colors pair well with Wellington?

Wellington 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 Wellington?

You can download Wellington 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 Wellington?

The hex code is #4F6364. In RGB it's 79, 99, 100, and in HSL it's 183°, 12%, 35%.

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