NEUTRALS

Model T

#484F49

RGB 72, 79, 73 · HSL 129°, 5%, 30% · CMYK 9, 0, 8, 69

Model T is #484F49 in HEX — rgb(72, 79, 73), hsl(129°, 5%, 30%), cmyk(9%, 0%, 8%, 69%).

Model T pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 129°, 5%, 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#484F49

RGB72, 79, 73

HSL129°, 5%, 30%

HSV129°, 9%, 31%

CMYK9, 0, 8, 69

Decimal4738889

CSS RGBrgb(72, 79, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(129, 5%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Tarpaulin Grey 7010

ΔE 1.4 · #4C514A

Dunn-Edwards

Iron River DEA176

ΔE 2 · #4D504B

Vista Paint

Green Column C-465

ΔE 2.1 · #455048

Benjamin Moore

Deep 1582

ΔE 2.2 · #4C4F4B

Behr

Dominant Gray BXC-17

ΔE 2.2 · #444D4A

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 2.2 · #464C49

Valspar

Aged Pine 6011-5

ΔE 2.2 · #444B43

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Column 466

ΔE 2.2 · #465149

Sherwin-Williams

Olympic Range SW7750

ΔE 2.5 · #424C44

PPG

Licorice 1009-7

ΔE 2.7 · #4E4F48

Dulux

Briar SG5G8

ΔE 3.9 · #3D4844

Kilz

Toasted Poppyseed RM210

ΔE 4.2 · #4A4B4A

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 4.5 · #494F50

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 4.6 · #535654

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 6.4 · #415448

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 6.4 · #575757

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 MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#484F49

#50494F

Analogous

#4B5049

#484F49

#49504E

Triadic

#484F49

#4A4950

#504A49

Split-Complementary

#484F49

#4E4950

#50494B

Tetradic

#484F49

#494B50

#50494F

#504E49

Monochromatic

#0C0D0C

#242825

#484F49

#6D786F

#949E95

Rectangle

#484F49

#494F50

#50494F

#504A49

Compound

#484F49

#49504E

#50494F

#50494B

Variations

Lighter

#6B766C

#8F9891

#BEC3BF

Darker

#3A403B

#282C28

#171A17

Saturation

#4B4E4C

#49504A

#247530

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

8.43:1

AAA

vs Black

2.49:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#484F49

#4D4C4A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#484F49

#4E4E4A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#484F49

#494E4E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Model T 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

#756852

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#484F49

Daylight 5500K

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

#636D76

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#51314C

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: #484F49;

CSS — background

background-color: #484F49;

CSS Variable

--color-model-t: #484F49;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'model-t': '#484F49' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#484F49] text-[#484F49]

SCSS

$model-t: #484F49;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #484F49?

#484F49 is Model T, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #484F49 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Model T?

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

What colors pair well with Model T?

Model T 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 Model T?

You can download Model T 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 Model T?

The hex code is #484F49. In RGB it's 72, 79, 73, and in HSL it's 129°, 5%, 30%.

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