NEUTRALS
Wrought Iron
#494A4B
Wrought Iron is a grounded neutral sitting at HSL 210°, 1%, 29%. Its low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality; it reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Designers often reach for it in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone — ideal for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture. Looks at home next to natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Wrought Iron 2124-10
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone
Best Uses
feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture
Pairs With
natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Wrought Iron
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #494A4B?
#494A4B is Wrought Iron, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.
Is #494A4B warm or cool?
Wrought Iron reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Wrought Iron?
Wrought Iron works well in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture.
What colors pair well with Wrought Iron?
Wrought Iron pairs naturally with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Wrought Iron?
You can download Wrought 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 RGB value of #494A4B?
#494A4B converts to RGB 73, 74, 75.