NEUTRALS

Night Club

#494B4E

RGB 73, 75, 78 · HSL 216°, 3%, 30% · CMYK 6, 4, 0, 69

Night Club is #494B4E in HEX — rgb(73, 75, 78), hsl(216°, 3%, 30%), cmyk(6%, 4%, 0%, 69%).

Night Club pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 216°, 3%, 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#494B4E

RGB73, 75, 78

HSL216°, 3%, 30%

HSV216°, 6%, 31%

CMYK6, 4, 0, 69

Decimal4803406

CSS RGBrgb(73, 75, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(216, 3%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Blue Grey 7031

ΔE 0.9 · #474B4E

Dunn-Edwards

Black Bay DEA188

ΔE 0.9 · #474A4E

Benjamin Moore

Raccoon 2126-20

ΔE 0.9 · #474B4E

PPG

Witchcraft 1037-7

ΔE 1.4 · #474C50

Farrow & Ball

Railings 31

ΔE 1.5 · #45484B

Vista Paint

Midnight Magic C-507

ΔE 1.7 · #46474A

Hallman-Lindsay

Midnight Magic 508

ΔE 1.7 · #46474A

Behr

Winter Coat HDC-WR14-4

ΔE 1.8 · #44494D

Dulux

Leadman SG6F7

ΔE 2.1 · #4A4A50

Sherwin-Williams

Cyberspace SW7076

ΔE 2.1 · #44484D

Kilz

Licorice Rope RM220

ΔE 2.2 · #454748

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 2.5 · #494F50

Valspar

Forest Canopy 5010-1

ΔE 3.1 · #434A4A

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 3.7 · #3F4647

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 5.6 · #575757

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 8.9 · #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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#494B4E

#4F4D4A

Analogous

#4A4E4F

#494B4E

#4B4A4F

Triadic

#494B4E

#4F4A4C

#4C4F4A

Split-Complementary

#494B4E

#4F4B4A

#4E4F4A

Tetradic

#494B4E

#4F4A4E

#4F4D4A

#4A4F4B

Monochromatic

#0C0D0D

#252627

#494B4E

#6F7276

#96989C

Rectangle

#494B4E

#4D4A4F

#4F4D4A

#4C4F4A

Compound

#494B4E

#4B4A4F

#4F4D4A

#4E4F4A

Variations

Lighter

#6D7074

#919397

#BFC0C2

Darker

#3B3D3F

#292A2B

#181819

Saturation

#4C4C4D

#4A4C4F

#254574

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

8.75:1

AAA

vs Black

2.40:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#494B4E

#4A4B4E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#494B4E

#4B4B4E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#494B4E

#494B4B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Night Club 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

#766556

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#494B4E

Daylight 5500K

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

#636A7A

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.

#514431

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: #494B4E;

CSS — background

background-color: #494B4E;

CSS Variable

--color-night-club: #494B4E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'night-club': '#494B4E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#494B4E] text-[#494B4E]

SCSS

$night-club: #494B4E;

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#494A4B · ΔE 1.4

French Beret

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #494B4E?

#494B4E is Night Club, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #494B4E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Night Club?

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

What colors pair well with Night Club?

Night Club 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 Night Club?

You can download Night Club 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 Night Club?

The hex code is #494B4E. In RGB it's 73, 75, 78, and in HSL it's 216°, 3%, 30%.

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