NEUTRALS

Bear's Den

#504B47

RGB 80, 75, 71 · HSL 27°, 6%, 30% · CMYK 0, 6, 11, 69

Bear's Den is #504B47 in HEX — rgb(80, 75, 71), hsl(27°, 6%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 11%, 69%).

Bear's Den pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 27°, 6%, 30%. 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#504B47

RGB80, 75, 71

HSL27°, 6%, 30%

HSV27°, 11%, 31%

CMYK0, 6, 11, 69

Decimal5262151

CSS RGBrgb(80, 75, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 6%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Bear's Den S14A8

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Midsummer 2134-20

ΔE 0.8 · #514B46

Dunn-Edwards

Mink DE6392

ΔE 1.4 · #524A46

Valspar

Fired Earth 6011-1

ΔE 1.8 · #4B4845

Behr

Harvest Oak BNC-33

ΔE 1.8 · #524A48

Kilz

Binoculars TB-20

ΔE 2 · #504A43

Sherwin-Williams

Black Fox SW7020

ΔE 2 · #4F4842

Vista Paint

Moss Glen C-1416

ΔE 2.3 · #4E4C45

Farrow & Ball

Tanner's Brown 255

ΔE 2.5 · #4D4746

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 3 · #574C49

PPG

Phantom Mist 1002-7

ΔE 3 · #4B4441

Hallman-Lindsay

Moss Glen historic-moss-glen

ΔE 3.4 · #4A473F

RAL

Tarpaulin Grey 7010

ΔE 5 · #4C514A

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 5.5 · #535654

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 5.8 · #575757

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 8.9 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#504B47

#484D51

Analogous

#514848

#504B47

#515148

Triadic

#504B47

#48514C

#4C4851

Split-Complementary

#504B47

#485151

#484851

Tetradic

#504B47

#485148

#484D51

#514851

Monochromatic

#0E0D0C

#292624

#504B47

#7A726C

#9F9893

Rectangle

#504B47

#4D5148

#484D51

#4C4851

Compound

#504B47

#515148

#484D51

#484851

Variations

Lighter

#777069

#99938E

#C3C0BE

Darker

#413D39

#2D2A27

#1A1817

Saturation

#4E4C4B

#514C48

#754824

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

8.61:1

AAA

vs Black

2.44:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#504B47

#4E4C47

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#504B47

#4C4C48

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#504B47

#504A4B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Bear's Den 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

#7B6550

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#504B47

Daylight 5500K

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

#696A75

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#314351

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: #504B47;

CSS — background

background-color: #504B47;

CSS Variable

--color-bear's-den: #504B47;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bear's-den': '#504B47' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#504B47] text-[#504B47]

SCSS

$bear's-den: #504B47;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #504B47?

#504B47 is Bear's Den, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #504B47 warm or cool?

Bear's Den reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bear's Den?

Bear's Den works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Bear's Den?

Bear's Den 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 Bear's Den?

You can download Bear's Den 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 Bear's Den?

The hex code is #504B47. In RGB it's 80, 75, 71, and in HSL it's 27°, 6%, 30%.

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