NEUTRALS

Machine Gun Metal

#454545

RGB 69, 69, 69 · HSL 0°, 0%, 27% · CMYK 0, 0, 0, 73

Machine Gun Metal is #454545 in HEX — rgb(69, 69, 69), hsl(0°, 0%, 27%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 73%).

Machine Gun Metal pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 0°, 0%, 27%. 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#454545

RGB69, 69, 69

HSL0°, 0%, 27%

HSV0°, 0%, 27%

CMYK0, 0, 0, 73

Decimal4539717

CSS RGBrgb(69, 69, 69)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 0%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Glenbrook NZ10G4

ΔE 0.8 · #454445

Dunn-Edwards

Black Tie DE6357

ΔE 0.8 · #464647

Farrow & Ball

Off-Black 57

ΔE 0.8 · #444546

PPG

Onyx 1011-7

ΔE 0.8 · #464544

Benjamin Moore

Graphite 1603

ΔE 1.3 · #454748

Hallman-Lindsay

Subway 536

ΔE 1.3 · #454543

Kilz

Licorice Rope RM220

ΔE 1.3 · #454748

Valspar

Noir 4009-2

ΔE 1.4 · #434446

Behr

Broadway PPU18-20

ΔE 1.5 · #434442

Sherwin-Williams

Iron Ore SW7069

ΔE 1.6 · #434341

Vista Paint

Midnight Magic C-507

ΔE 2.1 · #46474A

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 3.1 · #3F4647

RAL

Blue Grey 7031

ΔE 3.4 · #474B4E

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 4.6 · #494F50

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 6.1 · #383737

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 7.7 · #575757

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#454545

Analogous

#454545

Triadic

#454545

Split-Complementary

#454545

Tetradic

#454545

Monochromatic

#0D0D0D

#1F1F1F

#454545

#6B6B6B

#919191

Rectangle

#454545

Compound

#454545

Variations

Lighter

#6A6A6A

#8F8F8F

#BEBEBE

Darker

#373737

#262626

#161616

Saturation

#454545

#672222

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

9.59:1

AAA

vs Black

2.19:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#454545

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#454545

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#454545

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Machine Gun Metal 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

#73604F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#454545

Daylight 5500K

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

#606573

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#2C4949

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: #454545;

CSS — background

background-color: #454545;

CSS Variable

--color-machine-gun-metal: #454545;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'machine-gun-metal': '#454545' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#454545] text-[#454545]

SCSS

$machine-gun-metal: #454545;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #454545?

#454545 is Machine Gun Metal, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #454545 warm or cool?

Machine Gun Metal reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Machine Gun Metal?

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

What colors pair well with Machine Gun Metal?

Machine Gun Metal 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 Machine Gun Metal?

You can download Machine Gun Metal 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 Machine Gun Metal?

The hex code is #454545. In RGB it's 69, 69, 69, and in HSL it's 0°, 0%, 27%.

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