NEUTRALS

Vermont Slate

#48535A

RGB 72, 83, 90 · HSL 203°, 11%, 32% · CMYK 20, 8, 0, 65

Vermont Slate is #48535A in HEX — rgb(72, 83, 90), hsl(203°, 11%, 32%), cmyk(20%, 8%, 0%, 65%).

Vermont Slate pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 203°, 11%, 32%. 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#48535A
RGB72, 83, 90
HSL203°, 11%, 32%
HSV203°, 20%, 35%
CMYK20, 8, 0, 65
Decimal4739930
CSS RGBrgb(72, 83, 90)
CSS HSLhsl(203, 11%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Vermont Slate historic-vermont-slate

Exact match

Vista Paint

Vermont Slate C-1464

ΔE 0.8 · #495259

Kilz

Kettle Black RE120-02

ΔE 1.3 · #47535C

PPG

Soothing Sapphire 10-09

ΔE 1.3 · #48545D

Valspar

Dutch Licorice 4008-4C

ΔE 1.4 · #4B535B

Dulux

Copycat SG5C7

ΔE 1.8 · #435157

Benjamin Moore

Brush CW-675

ΔE 2 · #425058

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 2.7 · #485761

Behr

Asphalt Gray N520-6

ΔE 2.7 · #49575B

Dunn-Edwards

Deepest Sea DE5825

ΔE 2.8 · #444D56

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 3.6 · #3D4E57

Sherwin-Williams

Sea Serpent SW7615

ΔE 3.8 · #3E4B54

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 4.4 · #494F50

RAL

Graphite Grey 7024

ΔE 4.5 · #474A51

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 6.6 · #575757

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 12.7 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#48535A
#5B5049

Analogous

#495B58
#48535A
#494B5B

Triadic

#48535A
#5B4954
#545B49

Split-Complementary

#48535A
#5B494B
#5B5849

Tetradic

#48535A
#58495B
#5B5049
#4B5B49

Monochromatic

#0B0D0E
#272C30
#48535A
#6B7B85
#93A1A9

Rectangle

#48535A
#50495B
#5B5049
#545B49

Compound

#48535A
#494B5B
#5B5049
#5B5849

Variations

Lighter

#677781
#8D99A1
#BEC3C7

Darker

#3A4349
#272E32
#171B1D

Saturation

#4F5254
#49545B
#245C7F

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)

Aa

vs White

7.89:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

2.66:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#48535A
#4D505B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#48535A
#515159

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#48535A
#485453

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Vermont Slate 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

#756B5F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#48535A

Daylight 5500K

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

#637083

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.

#574134

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

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: #48535A;
CSS — background 
background-color: #48535A;
CSS Variable 
--color-vermont-slate: #48535A;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'vermont-slate': '#48535A' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#48535A] text-[#48535A]
SCSS 
$vermont-slate: #48535A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #48535A?

#48535A is Vermont Slate, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #48535A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vermont Slate?

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

What colors pair well with Vermont Slate?

Vermont Slate 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 Vermont Slate?

You can download Vermont Slate 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 Vermont Slate?

The hex code is #48535A. In RGB it's 72, 83, 90, and in HSL it's 203°, 11%, 32%.

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