NEUTRALS

Miner

#484C55

RGB 72, 76, 85 · HSL 222°, 8%, 31% · CMYK 15, 11, 0, 67

Miner is #484C55 in HEX — rgb(72, 76, 85), hsl(222°, 8%, 31%), cmyk(15%, 11%, 0%, 67%).

Miner pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 222°, 8%, 31%. 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#484C55

RGB72, 76, 85

HSL222°, 8%, 31%

HSV222°, 15%, 33%

CMYK15, 11, 0, 67

Decimal4738133

CSS RGBrgb(72, 76, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(222, 8%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Miner SG6E7

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Mysterious AF-565

ΔE 0.8 · #464C55

Valspar

Corduroy Black 4010-3

ΔE 1 · #454A53

RAL

Graphite Grey 7024

ΔE 1.5 · #474A51

Behr

Poppy Seed PPU15-20

ΔE 1.5 · #4A4E55

Dunn-Edwards

Black Pearl DEA186

ΔE 1.8 · #4A4F5A

Kilz

Prussian Blue RD100-02

ΔE 3.1 · #444D5A

Sherwin-Williams

Cyberspace SW7076

ΔE 3.1 · #44484D

PPG

Witchcraft 1037-7

ΔE 3.2 · #474C50

Vista Paint

Vermont Slate C-1464

ΔE 3.2 · #495259

Hallman-Lindsay

Vermont Slate historic-vermont-slate

ΔE 3.9 · #48535A

Farrow & Ball

Railings 31

ΔE 4.2 · #45484B

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 5.3 · #494F50

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 5.7 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 7.5 · #575757

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 10.9 · #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

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

#484C55

#555249

Analogous

#495355

#484C55

#4B4955

Triadic

#484C55

#55494D

#4D5549

Split-Complementary

#484C55

#554B49

#535549

Tetradic

#484C55

#554953

#555249

#49554B

Monochromatic

#0C0C0E

#26272C

#484C55

#6C727F

#9498A4

Rectangle

#484C55

#524955

#555249

#4D5549

Compound

#484C55

#4B4955

#555249

#535549

Variations

Lighter

#696F7B

#8E939D

#BEC0C5

Darker

#3A3D45

#282A2F

#17181C

Saturation

#4D4E51

#494D55

#243E7A

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

8.60:1

AAA

vs Black

2.44:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#484C55

#494C55

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#484C55

#4B4B54

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#484C55

#474D4C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Miner 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

#75665B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#484C55

Daylight 5500K

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

#636B7F

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.

#544A32

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: #484C55;

CSS — background

background-color: #484C55;

CSS Variable

--color-miner: #484C55;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'miner': '#484C55' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#484C55] text-[#484C55]

SCSS

$miner: #484C55;

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#454B54 · ΔE 1.0

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#4A4A53 · ΔE 1.7

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#434B56 · ΔE 2.1

Baby Seal Black

#464A50 · ΔE 2.1

Witching Hour

#46494F · ΔE 2.3

Gravel Gray

#444A50 · ΔE 2.4

Evening Sky

#464956 · ΔE 2.8

Blue Note

#404B54 · ΔE 3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #484C55?

#484C55 is Miner, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #484C55 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Miner?

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

What colors pair well with Miner?

Miner 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 Miner?

You can download Miner 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 Miner?

The hex code is #484C55. In RGB it's 72, 76, 85, and in HSL it's 222°, 8%, 31%.

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