NEUTRALS

Asphalt Gray

#49575B

RGB 73, 87, 91 · HSL 193°, 11%, 32% · CMYK 20, 4, 0, 64

Asphalt Gray is #49575B in HEX — rgb(73, 87, 91), hsl(193°, 11%, 32%), cmyk(20%, 4%, 0%, 64%).

Asphalt Gray pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 193°, 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#49575B

RGB73, 87, 91

HSL193°, 11%, 32%

HSV193°, 20%, 36%

CMYK20, 4, 0, 64

Decimal4806491

CSS RGBrgb(73, 87, 91)

CSS HSLhsl(193, 11%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Asphalt Gray N520-6

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Shadows DEA183

ΔE 1.3 · #455559

Vista Paint

Volute C-1379

ΔE 2 · #495B5F

Benjamin Moore

Navy 1652

ΔE 2.1 · #445256

Hallman-Lindsay

Asher Benjamin historic-asher-benjamin

ΔE 2.3 · #45575E

Dulux

Walter SG5G7

ΔE 2.5 · #4E5B5C

Valspar

Slate Court 5001-4C

ΔE 2.5 · #505A5C

PPG

Obsidian 1035-7

ΔE 3 · #445055

Sherwin-Williams

Still Water SW6223

ΔE 3.1 · #4A5D5F

Kilz

Kettle Black RE120-02

ΔE 3.6 · #47535C

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 3.8 · #485761

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 4.5 · #494F50

RAL

Basalt Grey 7012

ΔE 4.7 · #4E5754

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 5.1 · #3D4E57

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 6.2 · #575757

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 10.7 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#49575B

#5B4D49

Analogous

#495B55

#49575B

#494E5B

Triadic

#49575B

#5B4957

#575B49

Split-Complementary

#49575B

#5B494E

#5B5549

Tetradic

#49575B

#55495B

#5B4D49

#4E5B49

Monochromatic

#0B0E0E

#272E30

#49575B

#6B7F85

#93A4A9

Rectangle

#49575B

#4D495B

#5B4D49

#575B49

Compound

#49575B

#494E5B

#5B4D49

#5B5549

Variations

Lighter

#677C81

#8D9CA1

#BEC5C7

Darker

#3A4649

#273032

#171C1D

Saturation

#4F5354

#49575B

#246B7F

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

7.51:1

AAA

vs Black

2.80:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#49575B

#51535C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#49575B

#55555A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#49575B

#495756

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Asphalt Gray 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

#766E5F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#49575B

Daylight 5500K

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

#637384

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.

#573C34

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: #49575B;

CSS — background

background-color: #49575B;

CSS Variable

--color-asphalt-gray: #49575B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'asphalt-gray': '#49575B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#49575B] text-[#49575B]

SCSS

$asphalt-gray: #49575B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #49575B?

#49575B is Asphalt Gray, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #49575B warm or cool?

Asphalt Gray reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Asphalt Gray?

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

What colors pair well with Asphalt Gray?

Asphalt Gray 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 Asphalt Gray?

You can download Asphalt Gray 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 Asphalt Gray?

The hex code is #49575B. In RGB it's 73, 87, 91, and in HSL it's 193°, 11%, 32%.

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