NEUTRALS

Sooty Lashes

#474D52

RGB 71, 77, 82 · HSL 207°, 7%, 30% · CMYK 13, 6, 0, 68

Sooty Lashes is #474D52 in HEX — rgb(71, 77, 82), hsl(207°, 7%, 30%), cmyk(13%, 6%, 0%, 68%).

Sooty Lashes pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 207°, 7%, 30%. 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#474D52

RGB71, 77, 82

HSL207°, 7%, 30%

HSV207°, 13%, 32%

CMYK13, 6, 0, 68

Decimal4672850

CSS RGBrgb(71, 77, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(207, 7%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Witchcraft 1037-7

ΔE 0.8 · #474C50

Benjamin Moore

Gravel 2127-30

ΔE 1.1 · #454B51

Dulux

The Remarkables NZ10G5

ΔE 1.1 · #494D53

Behr

Black Ribbon HDC-CL-24

ΔE 1.3 · #474B51

RAL

Blue Grey 7031

ΔE 1.7 · #474B4E

Dunn-Edwards

Black Bay DEA188

ΔE 1.7 · #474A4E

Sherwin-Williams

Cyberspace SW7076

ΔE 2.1 · #44484D

Valspar

Chimney Smoke 4010-1

ΔE 2.3 · #4D5256

Farrow & Ball

Railings 31

ΔE 2.6 · #45484B

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 2.6 · #494F50

Vista Paint

Vermont Slate C-1464

ΔE 2.6 · #495259

Hallman-Lindsay

Vermont Slate historic-vermont-slate

ΔE 3.1 · #48535A

Kilz

Typewriter TB-70

ΔE 3.6 · #424648

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 4.2 · #3F4647

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 6.1 · #575757

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 10.2 · #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

#474D52

#524C47

Analogous

#475251

#474D52

#474852

Triadic

#474D52

#52474D

#4D5247

Split-Complementary

#474D52

#524748

#525147

Tetradic

#474D52

#514752

#524C47

#485247

Monochromatic

#0C0D0E

#242729

#474D52

#6B747B

#929AA0

Rectangle

#474D52

#4C4752

#524C47

#4D5247

Compound

#474D52

#474852

#524C47

#525147

Variations

Lighter

#687178

#8E959A

#BDC1C4

Darker

#393E42

#272A2D

#17191A

Saturation

#4B4D4E

#474D52

#245175

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

8.57:1

AAA

vs Black

2.45:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#474D52

#4A4C52

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#474D52

#4C4C51

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#474D52

#474E4D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Sooty Lashes 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

#756659

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#474D52

Daylight 5500K

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

#626B7D

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.

#513F31

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: #474D52;

CSS — background

background-color: #474D52;

CSS Variable

--color-sooty-lashes: #474D52;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sooty-lashes': '#474D52' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#474D52] text-[#474D52]

SCSS

$sooty-lashes: #474D52;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #474D52?

#474D52 is Sooty Lashes, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #474D52 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sooty Lashes?

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

What colors pair well with Sooty Lashes?

Sooty Lashes 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 Sooty Lashes?

You can download Sooty Lashes 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 Sooty Lashes?

The hex code is #474D52. In RGB it's 71, 77, 82, and in HSL it's 207°, 7%, 30%.

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