NEUTRALS

Railings

#45484B

RGB 69, 72, 75 · HSL 210°, 4%, 28% · CMYK 8, 4, 0, 71

Railings is #45484B in HEX — rgb(69, 72, 75), hsl(210°, 4%, 28%), cmyk(8%, 4%, 0%, 71%).

Railings pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 210°, 4%, 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#45484B

RGB69, 72, 75

HSL210°, 4%, 28%

HSV210°, 8%, 29%

CMYK8, 4, 0, 71

Decimal4540491

CSS RGBrgb(69, 72, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(210, 4%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Railings 31

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Salem Black DE6343

ΔE 0.8 · #45494D

Vista Paint

Midnight Magic C-507

ΔE 0.9 · #46474A

Hallman-Lindsay

Midnight Magic 508

ΔE 0.9 · #46474A

Behr

Winter Coat HDC-WR14-4

ΔE 1.1 · #44494D

RAL

Blue Grey 7031

ΔE 1.3 · #474B4E

Kilz

Typewriter TB-70

ΔE 1.3 · #424648

Sherwin-Williams

Cyberspace SW7076

ΔE 1.3 · #44484D

Benjamin Moore

Raccoon 2126-20

ΔE 1.3 · #474B4E

Dulux

Charcoal Fusion SN4F9

ΔE 1.9 · #444A4F

PPG

Witchcraft 1037-7

ΔE 1.9 · #474C50

Valspar

Noir 4009-2

ΔE 1.9 · #434446

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 2.5 · #3F4647

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 3.2 · #494F50

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 7 · #575757

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 7.7 · #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

#45484B

#4A4745

Analogous

#454A4A

#45484B

#45454A

Triadic

#45484B

#4A4547

#474A45

Split-Complementary

#45484B

#4A4545

#4A4A45

Tetradic

#45484B

#4A454A

#4A4745

#454A45

Monochromatic

#0C0D0D

#202122

#45484B

#696E72

#909498

Rectangle

#45484B

#47454A

#4A4745

#474A45

Compound

#45484B

#45454A

#4A4745

#4A4A45

Variations

Lighter

#686C70

#8D9195

#BDBFC1

Darker

#37393C

#262729

#161718

Saturation

#474748

#45474A

#22476D

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

9.20:1

AAA

vs Black

2.28:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#45484B

#46474B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#45484B

#48484B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#45484B

#454848

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Railings 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

#736353

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#45484B

Daylight 5500K

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

#606878

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.

#4C3D2E

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: #45484B;

CSS — background

background-color: #45484B;

CSS Variable

--color-railings: #45484B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'railings': '#45484B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#45484B] text-[#45484B]

SCSS

$railings: #45484B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #45484B?

#45484B is Railings, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #45484B warm or cool?

Railings reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Railings?

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

What colors pair well with Railings?

Railings 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 Railings?

You can download Railings 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 Railings?

The hex code is #45484B. In RGB it's 69, 72, 75, and in HSL it's 210°, 4%, 28%.

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