NEUTRALS

Pig Iron

#484848

RGB 72, 72, 72 · HSL 0°, 0%, 28% · CMYK 0, 0, 0, 72

Pig Iron is #484848 in HEX — rgb(72, 72, 72), hsl(0°, 0%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 72%).

Pig Iron pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 0°, 0%, 28%. 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#484848

RGB72, 72, 72

HSL0°, 0%, 28%

HSV0°, 0%, 28%

CMYK0, 0, 0, 72

Decimal4737096

CSS RGBrgb(72, 72, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 0%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Midnight 1631

ΔE 0.8 · #474849

Dunn-Edwards

Black Tie DE6357

ΔE 1.1 · #464647

Kilz

Licorice Rope RM220

ΔE 1.2 · #454748

PPG

Onyx 1011-7

ΔE 1.5 · #464544

Behr

Timber Brown N140-7

ΔE 1.5 · #4C4B4B

Farrow & Ball

Off-Black 57

ΔE 1.6 · #444546

Dulux

Glenbrook NZ10G4

ΔE 1.8 · #454445

Hallman-Lindsay

Subway 536

ΔE 1.9 · #454543

Vista Paint

Midnight Magic C-507

ΔE 2 · #46474A

Valspar

Noir 4009-2

ΔE 2.2 · #434446

Sherwin-Williams

Iron Ore SW7069

ΔE 2.6 · #434341

RAL

Blue Grey 7031

ΔE 2.7 · #474B4E

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 3.4 · #3F4647

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 3.6 · #494F50

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 6.4 · #575757

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 7.4 · #383737

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#484848

#474747

Analogous

#474747

#484848

#474747

Triadic

#484848

#474747

Split-Complementary

#484848

#474747

Tetradic

#484848

#474747

Monochromatic

#0D0D0D

#212121

#484848

#6E6E6E

#949494

Rectangle

#484848

#474747

Compound

#484848

#474747

Variations

Lighter

#6C6C6C

#919191

#BFBFBF

Darker

#393939

#272727

#171717

Saturation

#474747

#6B2424

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

9.15:1

AAA

vs Black

2.30:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#484848

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#484848

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#484848

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Pig Iron 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

#756351

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#484848

Daylight 5500K

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

#636875

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#2E4C4C

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: #484848;

CSS — background

background-color: #484848;

CSS Variable

--color-pig-iron: #484848;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pig-iron': '#484848' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#484848] text-[#484848]

SCSS

$pig-iron: #484848;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #484848?

#484848 is Pig Iron, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #484848 warm or cool?

Pig Iron reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pig Iron?

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

What colors pair well with Pig Iron?

Pig Iron 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 Pig Iron?

You can download Pig Iron 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 Pig Iron?

The hex code is #484848. In RGB it's 72, 72, 72, and in HSL it's 0°, 0%, 28%.

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