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Still Searching

#4F6450

RGB 79, 100, 80 · HSL 123°, 12%, 35% · CMYK 21, 0, 20, 61

Still Searching is #4F6450 in HEX — rgb(79, 100, 80), hsl(123°, 12%, 35%), cmyk(21%, 0%, 20%, 61%).

Still Searching pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 123°, 12%, 35%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#4F6450

RGB79, 100, 80

HSL123°, 12%, 35%

HSV123°, 21%, 39%

CMYK21, 0, 20, 61

Decimal5203024

CSS RGBrgb(79, 100, 80)

CSS HSLhsl(123, 12%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Still Searching 13-31

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Martha's 630

ΔE 0.8 · #4E644F

Behr

Painted Turtle 710F-6

ΔE 1.6 · #4D6652

Hallman-Lindsay

Picholine historic-picholine

ΔE 2.4 · #566955

Vista Paint

Picholine C-1409

ΔE 2.6 · #576854

Sherwin-Williams

Kale Green SW6460

ΔE 3.1 · #4F6A56

Valspar

Wilderness 6009-5

ΔE 3.3 · #476151

Dunn-Edwards

Green Bayou DE5650

ΔE 4.3 · #566E57

Dulux

Vizcaya Palm S24A8

ΔE 5 · #47644A

Kilz

Culinary Herbs RG280-01

ΔE 5.9 · #5A6C5F

RAL

Green Grey 7009

ΔE 7.1 · #4D5645

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 7.9 · #415448

IKEA

IKEA116 116

ΔE 8.7 · #5E7A65

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 10.5 · #66665A

Colorhouse

Glass .05 Glass-05

ΔE 12 · #6E7E60

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 12.5 · #686A47

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#4F6450

#644F63

Analogous

#58644F

#4F6450

#4F645A

Triadic

#4F6450

#504F64

#64504F

Split-Complementary

#4F6450

#5A4F64

#644F58

Tetradic

#4F6450

#4F5864

#644F63

#645A4F

Monochromatic

#0B0E0B

#2D392D

#4F6450

#708F72

#9BB09C

Rectangle

#4F6450

#4F6364

#644F63

#64504F

Compound

#4F6450

#4F645A

#644F63

#644F58

Variations

Lighter

#6C896D

#91A692

#C0CAC1

Darker

#3E503F

#2B382B

#192119

Saturation

#565C56

#4F6450

#278B2C

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

6.42:1

vs Black

3.27:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#4F6450

#5F5C51

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4F6450

#616153

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4F6450

#526162

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Still Searching 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

#7B7857

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4F6450

Daylight 5500K

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

#687D7B

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#5F395D

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: #4F6450;

CSS — background

background-color: #4F6450;

CSS Variable

--color-still-searching: #4F6450;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'still-searching': '#4F6450' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4F6450] text-[#4F6450]

SCSS

$still-searching: #4F6450;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4F6450?

#4F6450 is Still Searching, a deep neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #4F6450 warm or cool?

Still Searching reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Still Searching?

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

What colors pair well with Still Searching?

Still Searching 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 Still Searching?

You can download Still Searching 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 Still Searching?

The hex code is #4F6450. In RGB it's 79, 100, 80, and in HSL it's 123°, 12%, 35%.

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