NEUTRALS

Black Bay

#474A4E

RGB 71, 74, 78 · HSL 214°, 5%, 29% · CMYK 9, 5, 0, 69

Black Bay is #474A4E in HEX — rgb(71, 74, 78), hsl(214°, 5%, 29%), cmyk(9%, 5%, 0%, 69%).

Black Bay pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 214°, 5%, 29%. 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#474A4E
RGB71, 74, 78
HSL214°, 5%, 29%
HSV214°, 9%, 31%
CMYK9, 5, 0, 69
Decimal4672078
CSS RGBrgb(71, 74, 78)
CSS HSLhsl(214, 5%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Black Bay DEA188

Exact match

RAL

Blue Grey 7031

ΔE 0.8 · #474B4E

Benjamin Moore

Raccoon 2126-20

ΔE 0.8 · #474B4E

Behr

Winter Coat HDC-WR14-4

ΔE 1 · #44494D

Farrow & Ball

Railings 31

ΔE 1.1 · #45484B

PPG

Witchcraft 1037-7

ΔE 1.1 · #474C50

Sherwin-Williams

Cyberspace SW7076

ΔE 1.2 · #44484D

Dulux

Charcoal Fusion SN4F9

ΔE 1.4 · #444A4F

Vista Paint

Midnight Magic C-507

ΔE 1.5 · #46474A

Hallman-Lindsay

Midnight Magic 508

ΔE 1.5 · #46474A

Kilz

Typewriter TB-70

ΔE 2.3 · #424648

Valspar

Very Black 5011-2

ΔE 2.6 · #424449

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 2.9 · #494F50

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 3.4 · #3F4647

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 6.3 · #575757

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 8.7 · #383737

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#474A4E
#4E4A46

Analogous

#464D4E
#474A4E
#47464E

Triadic

#474A4E
#4E4649
#494E46

Split-Complementary

#474A4E
#4E4746
#4D4E46

Tetradic

#474A4E
#4E464D
#4E4A46
#464E47

Monochromatic

#0C0D0D
#222325
#474A4E
#6B6F76
#91969C

Rectangle

#474A4E
#4A464E
#4E4A46
#494E46

Compound

#474A4E
#47464E
#4E4A46
#4D4E46

Variations

Lighter

#696D74
#8E9297
#BDBFC2

Darker

#383B3E
#26282B
#161719

Saturation

#494A4B
#46494E
#234571

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)

Aa

vs White

8.91:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

2.36:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#474A4E
#48494E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#474A4E
#4A4A4D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#474A4E
#474B4A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Black Bay 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

#756456

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#474A4E

Daylight 5500K

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

#62697A

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.

#4F412F

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

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: #474A4E;
CSS — background 
background-color: #474A4E;
CSS Variable 
--color-black-bay: #474A4E;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'black-bay': '#474A4E' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#474A4E] text-[#474A4E]
SCSS 
$black-bay: #474A4E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #474A4E?

#474A4E is Black Bay, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #474A4E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Black Bay?

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

What colors pair well with Black Bay?

Black Bay 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 Black Bay?

You can download Black Bay 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 Black Bay?

The hex code is #474A4E. In RGB it's 71, 74, 78, and in HSL it's 214°, 5%, 29%.

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