NEUTRALS

Grate Black

#49474C

RGB 73, 71, 76 · HSL 264°, 3%, 29% · CMYK 4, 7, 0, 70

Grate Black is #49474C in HEX — rgb(73, 71, 76), hsl(264°, 3%, 29%), cmyk(4%, 7%, 0%, 70%).

Grate Black pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 264°, 3%, 29%. 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#49474C

RGB73, 71, 76

HSL264°, 3%, 29%

HSV264°, 7%, 30%

CMYK4, 7, 0, 70

Decimal4802380

CSS RGBrgb(73, 71, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(264, 3%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Grate Black RM240

Exact match

Vista Paint

New Uniform K-792

ΔE 0.8 · #49484C

Benjamin Moore

Deep 1442

ΔE 1.1 · #4A494D

PPG

Blackhearth 1003-7

ΔE 1.3 · #49454B

Dulux

Leadman SG6F7

ΔE 1.6 · #4A4A50

Hallman-Lindsay

Midnight Magic 508

ΔE 1.9 · #46474A

Dunn-Edwards

Black Bay DEA188

ΔE 2.4 · #474A4E

Valspar

Very Black 5011-2

ΔE 2.4 · #424449

Farrow & Ball

Railings 31

ΔE 2.5 · #45484B

RAL

Graphite Grey 7024

ΔE 2.6 · #474A51

Sherwin-Williams

Cyberspace SW7076

ΔE 2.6 · #44484D

Behr

Black Ribbon HDC-CL-24

ΔE 2.9 · #474B51

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 4.9 · #3F4647

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 5 · #494F50

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 7.3 · #575757

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 8 · #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 MasstoneViolet 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

#49474C

#4A4C48

Analogous

#48484C

#49474C

#4C484C

Triadic

#49474C

#4C4A48

#484C4A

Split-Complementary

#49474C

#4C4C48

#484C48

Tetradic

#49474C

#4C4848

#4A4C48

#484C4C

Monochromatic

#0D0C0D

#232325

#49474C

#706D74

#96939A

Rectangle

#49474C

#4C484A

#4A4C48

#484C4A

Compound

#49474C

#4C484C

#4A4C48

#484C48

Variations

Lighter

#6D6B71

#929095

#BFBEC1

Darker

#3B393D

#28272A

#181718

Saturation

#4A494B

#4A484C

#422470

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

9.17:1

AAA

vs Black

2.29:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#49474C

#47484C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#49474C

#47474B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#49474C

#494847

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Grate Black 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

#766254

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#49474C

Daylight 5500K

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

#636778

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#424F2F

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: #49474C;

CSS — background

background-color: #49474C;

CSS Variable

--color-grate-black: #49474C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grate-black': '#49474C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#49474C] text-[#49474C]

SCSS

$grate-black: #49474C;

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#46494F · ΔE 2.2

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#44484D · ΔE 2.6

Abyss

#42444B · ΔE 2.7

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#464A50 · ΔE 2.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #49474C?

#49474C is Grate Black, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #49474C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grate Black?

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

What colors pair well with Grate Black?

Grate Black 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 Grate Black?

You can download Grate Black 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 Grate Black?

The hex code is #49474C. In RGB it's 73, 71, 76, and in HSL it's 264°, 3%, 29%.

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