NEUTRALS

Black Lead

#474C4D

RGB 71, 76, 77 · HSL 190°, 4%, 29% · CMYK 8, 1, 0, 70

Black Lead is #474C4D in HEX — rgb(71, 76, 77), hsl(190°, 4%, 29%), cmyk(8%, 1%, 0%, 70%).

Black Lead pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 190°, 4%, 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#474C4D

RGB71, 76, 77

HSL190°, 4%, 29%

HSV190°, 8%, 30%

CMYK8, 1, 0, 70

Decimal4672589

CSS RGBrgb(71, 76, 77)

CSS HSLhsl(190, 4%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Black Lead DE6322

Exact match

Behr

Catskill Brown BXC-23

ΔE 1.2 · #444A4C

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 1.3 · #494F50

Benjamin Moore

Raccoon 2126-20

ΔE 1.4 · #474B4E

RAL

Blue Grey 7031

ΔE 1.4 · #474B4E

Valspar

Forest Canopy 5010-1

ΔE 1.5 · #434A4A

PPG

Witchcraft 1037-7

ΔE 1.9 · #474C50

Kilz

Toasted Poppyseed RM210

ΔE 2.1 · #4A4B4A

Farrow & Ball

Railings 31

ΔE 2.2 · #45484B

Sherwin-Williams

Rock Bottom SW7062

ΔE 2.6 · #484C49

Dulux

Charcoal Fusion SN4F9

ΔE 2.7 · #444A4F

Hallman-Lindsay

Midnight Magic 508

ΔE 2.8 · #46474A

Vista Paint

Midnight Magic C-507

ΔE 2.8 · #46474A

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 2.9 · #3F4647

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 5.5 · #575757

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 9.1 · #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 MasstoneTeal 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

#474C4D

#4D4847

Analogous

#474D4B

#474C4D

#47494D

Triadic

#474C4D

#4D474C

#4C4D47

Split-Complementary

#474C4D

#4D4749

#4D4B47

Tetradic

#474C4D

#4B474D

#4D4847

#494D47

Monochromatic

#0C0D0D

#222525

#474C4D

#6C7375

#92999B

Rectangle

#474C4D

#48474D

#4D4847

#4C4D47

Compound

#474C4D

#47494D

#4D4847

#4D4B47

Variations

Lighter

#6A7173

#8F9596

#BEC1C1

Darker

#393D3E

#272A2A

#171819

Saturation

#494B4B

#474C4D

#236470

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

8.72:1

AAA

vs Black

2.41:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#474C4D

#4A4A4D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#474C4D

#4B4B4D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#474C4D

#474C4C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Black Lead 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

#756655

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#474C4D

Daylight 5500K

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

#626B79

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.

#4F342F

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: #474C4D;

CSS — background

background-color: #474C4D;

CSS Variable

--color-black-lead: #474C4D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'black-lead': '#474C4D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#474C4D] text-[#474C4D]

SCSS

$black-lead: #474C4D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #474C4D?

#474C4D is Black Lead, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #474C4D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Black Lead?

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

What colors pair well with Black Lead?

Black Lead 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 Lead?

You can download Black Lead 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 Lead?

The hex code is #474C4D. In RGB it's 71, 76, 77, and in HSL it's 190°, 4%, 29%.

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