NEUTRALS

Heavy Metal

#46473E

RGB 70, 71, 62 · HSL 67°, 7%, 26% · CMYK 1, 0, 13, 72

Heavy Metal is #46473E in HEX — rgb(70, 71, 62), hsl(67°, 7%, 26%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 13%, 72%).

Heavy Metal pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 67°, 7%, 26%. 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#46473E

RGB70, 71, 62

HSL67°, 7%, 26%

HSV67°, 13%, 28%

CMYK1, 0, 13, 72

Decimal4605758

CSS RGBrgb(70, 71, 62)

CSS HSLhsl(67, 7%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Oyster Catch C-584

ΔE 1.6 · #484942

Dulux

Vintage Green SG5E8

ΔE 1.6 · #42463E

Sherwin-Williams

Ripe Olive SW6209

ΔE 1.9 · #44483D

Hallman-Lindsay

Moss Glen historic-moss-glen

ΔE 2 · #4A473F

Benjamin Moore

Topsoil CC-692

ΔE 2.4 · #43493F

Behr

Fedora S-H-740

ΔE 2.5 · #424438

Valspar

Aged Pine 6011-5

ΔE 3 · #444B43

Kilz

Dark Sky RM250

ΔE 3.3 · #464541

PPG

Licorice 1009-7

ΔE 3.8 · #4E4F48

RAL

Tarpaulin Grey 7010

ΔE 4.6 · #4C514A

Dunn-Edwards

Iron River DEA176

ΔE 4.7 · #4D504B

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 4.8 · #464C49

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 6.9 · #3F4647

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 7.1 · #515545

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 7.5 · #574C49

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 9.2 · #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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#46473E

#3F3E47

Analogous

#47433E

#46473E

#41473E

Triadic

#46473E

#3E4647

#473E46

Split-Complementary

#46473E

#3E4147

#433E47

Tetradic

#46473E

#3E4743

#3F3E47

#473E41

Monochromatic

#0D0E0C

#1E1E1A

#46473E

#6E7061

#959787

Rectangle

#46473E

#3E473F

#3F3E47

#473E46

Compound

#46473E

#41473E

#3F3E47

#433E47

Variations

Lighter

#6E6F61

#939587

#BFC0BA

Darker

#383931

#272722

#171714

Saturation

#434441

#46473E

#5D661F

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

9.41:1

AAA

vs Black

2.23:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#46473E

#48463E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#46473E

#47473F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#46473E

#474646

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Heavy 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

#74624A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#46473E

Daylight 5500K

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

#61676E

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.

#2E2A46

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: #46473E;

CSS — background

background-color: #46473E;

CSS Variable

--color-heavy-metal: #46473E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'heavy-metal': '#46473E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#46473E] text-[#46473E]

SCSS

$heavy-metal: #46473E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #46473E?

#46473E is Heavy Metal, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #46473E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Heavy Metal?

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

What colors pair well with Heavy Metal?

Heavy 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 Heavy Metal?

You can download Heavy 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 Heavy Metal?

The hex code is #46473E. In RGB it's 70, 71, 62, and in HSL it's 67°, 7%, 26%.

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