NEUTRALS

Little Black Dress

#43484B

RGB 67, 72, 75 · HSL 203°, 6%, 28% · CMYK 11, 4, 0, 71

Little Black Dress is #43484B in HEX — rgb(67, 72, 75), hsl(203°, 6%, 28%), cmyk(11%, 4%, 0%, 71%).

Little Black Dress pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 203°, 6%, 28%. 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#43484B

RGB67, 72, 75

HSL203°, 6%, 28%

HSV203°, 11%, 29%

CMYK11, 4, 0, 71

Decimal4409419

CSS RGBrgb(67, 72, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(203, 6%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Winter Coat HDC-WR14-4

ΔE 0.8 · #44494D

Farrow & Ball

Railings 31

ΔE 0.9 · #45484B

Dunn-Edwards

Salem Black DE6343

ΔE 1 · #45494D

Kilz

Typewriter TB-70

ΔE 1.1 · #424648

RAL

Blue Grey 7031

ΔE 1.4 · #474B4E

Benjamin Moore

Raccoon 2126-20

ΔE 1.4 · #474B4E

Sherwin-Williams

Cyberspace SW7076

ΔE 1.4 · #44484D

Dulux

Charcoal Fusion SN4F9

ΔE 1.6 · #444A4F

Valspar

Nocturnal Green 5011-1

ΔE 1.6 · #414647

Hallman-Lindsay

Midnight Magic 508

ΔE 1.7 · #46474A

PPG

Black Forest 1012-7

ΔE 1.7 · #434B4F

Vista Paint

Midnight Magic C-507

ΔE 1.7 · #46474A

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 1.9 · #3F4647

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 3.2 · #494F50

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 7.3 · #575757

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 7.8 · #383737

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#43484B

#4C4643

Analogous

#434C4B

#43484B

#43444C

Triadic

#43484B

#4C4348

#484C43

Split-Complementary

#43484B

#4C4344

#4C4B43

Tetradic

#43484B

#4B434C

#4C4643

#444C43

Monochromatic

#0C0D0E

#1F2223

#43484B

#676F74

#8D959A

Rectangle

#43484B

#46434C

#4C4643

#484C43

Compound

#43484B

#43444C

#4C4643

#4C4B43

Variations

Lighter

#666E73

#8B9296

#BCBFC1

Darker

#363A3D

#25282A

#151718

Saturation

#464849

#43484C

#22506D

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

9.26:1

AAA

vs Black

2.27:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#43484B

#45474B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#43484B

#47474B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#43484B

#434848

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Little Black Dress 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

#726353

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#43484B

Daylight 5500K

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

#5F6878

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.

#4C392E

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: #43484B;

CSS — background

background-color: #43484B;

CSS Variable

--color-little-black-dress: #43484B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'little-black-dress': '#43484B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#43484B] text-[#43484B]

SCSS

$little-black-dress: #43484B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #43484B?

#43484B is Little Black Dress, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #43484B warm or cool?

Little Black Dress reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Little Black Dress?

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

What colors pair well with Little Black Dress?

Little Black Dress 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 Little Black Dress?

You can download Little Black Dress 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 Little Black Dress?

The hex code is #43484B. In RGB it's 67, 72, 75, and in HSL it's 203°, 6%, 28%.

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