TEALS
Lead Gray
#434E52
Reading dark, Lead Gray lands in the teals family at HSL 196°, 10%, 29%. The low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality, and the hue reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Works well in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, especially for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture. Pairs naturally with white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Lead Gray 2131-30
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms
Best Uses
feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture
Pairs With
white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #434E52?
#434E52 is Lead Gray, a deep teal with a cool undertone.
Is #434E52 warm or cool?
Lead Gray reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Lead Gray?
Lead Gray works well in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture.
What colors pair well with Lead Gray?
Lead Gray pairs naturally with white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Lead Gray?
You can download Lead Gray 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 RGB value of #434E52?
#434E52 converts to RGB 67, 78, 82.