NEUTRALS

Gun Powder

#484753

RGB 72, 71, 83 · HSL 245°, 8%, 30% · CMYK 13, 14, 0, 67

Gun Powder is #484753 in HEX — rgb(72, 71, 83), hsl(245°, 8%, 30%), cmyk(13%, 14%, 0%, 67%).

Gun Powder pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 245°, 8%, 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#484753

RGB72, 71, 83

HSL245°, 8%, 30%

HSV245°, 14%, 33%

CMYK13, 14, 0, 67

Decimal4736851

CSS RGBrgb(72, 71, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(245, 8%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Quixotic Plum SW6265

ΔE 1.4 · #4A4653

Behr

Virtuoso N570-6

ΔE 1.5 · #474956

Dulux

Ishtar S44A8

ΔE 1.6 · #484450

Benjamin Moore

Evening 833

ΔE 2 · #474A57

Valspar

Blue Coal 4011-3

ΔE 2.3 · #414450

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Mystery DE5923

ΔE 2.5 · #494C59

PPG

Black Flame 1043-7

ΔE 2.8 · #484B5A

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 2.9 · #434750

Vista Paint

Queen Victoria K-40

ΔE 3.4 · #46404D

Hallman-Lindsay

Jazlyn 1285

ΔE 4.3 · #464152

Kilz

Prussian Blue RD100-02

ΔE 4.4 · #444D5A

Farrow & Ball

Paean Black 294

ΔE 4.9 · #494248

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 5.9 · #423A45

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 8.1 · #3F4647

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 10 · #575757

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 10.4 · #334059

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#484753

#525346

Analogous

#464B53

#484753

#4E4653

Triadic

#484753

#534746

#465347

Split-Complementary

#484753

#534E46

#4B5346

Tetradic

#484753

#53464B

#525346

#46534E

Monochromatic

#0C0C0E

#242329

#484753

#6B6A7C

#9291A1

Rectangle

#484753

#534652

#525346

#465347

Compound

#484753

#4E4653

#525346

#4B5346

Variations

Lighter

#696779

#8E8D9B

#BEBDC4

Darker

#393842

#27262E

#17161B

Saturation

#4B4B4E

#474653

#2A2376

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

9.12:1

AAA

vs Black

2.30:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#484753

#454953

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#484753

#474752

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#484753

#474948

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Gun Powder 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

#756259

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#484753

Daylight 5500K

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

#63677E

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#4F5131

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: #484753;

CSS — background

background-color: #484753;

CSS Variable

--color-gun-powder: #484753;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gun-powder': '#484753' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#484753] text-[#484753]

SCSS

$gun-powder: #484753;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #484753?

#484753 is Gun Powder, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #484753 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gun Powder?

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

What colors pair well with Gun Powder?

Gun Powder 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 Gun Powder?

You can download Gun Powder 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 Gun Powder?

The hex code is #484753. In RGB it's 72, 71, 83, and in HSL it's 245°, 8%, 30%.

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