NEUTRALS

Leadman

#4A4A50

RGB 74, 74, 80 · HSL 240°, 4%, 30% · CMYK 7, 7, 0, 69

Leadman is #4A4A50 in HEX — rgb(74, 74, 80), hsl(240°, 4%, 30%), cmyk(7%, 7%, 0%, 69%).

Leadman pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 240°, 4%, 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#4A4A50

RGB74, 74, 80

HSL240°, 4%, 30%

HSV240°, 7%, 31%

CMYK7, 7, 0, 69

Decimal4868688

CSS RGBrgb(74, 74, 80)

CSS HSLhsl(240, 4%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Leadman SG6F7

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Witching 2120-30

ΔE 1.3 · #474A50

RAL

Graphite Grey 7024

ΔE 1.4 · #474A51

Kilz

Grate Black RM240

ΔE 1.6 · #49474C

Vista Paint

New Uniform K-792

ΔE 1.6 · #49484C

Behr

Black Ribbon HDC-CL-24

ΔE 1.7 · #474B51

Dunn-Edwards

Black Bay DEA188

ΔE 1.9 · #474A4E

Sherwin-Williams

Perle Noir SW9154

ΔE 2.1 · #4F4D51

Hallman-Lindsay

Midnight Magic 508

ΔE 2.5 · #46474A

PPG

Blackhearth 1003-7

ΔE 2.5 · #49454B

Farrow & Ball

Railings 31

ΔE 2.6 · #45484B

Valspar

Corduroy Black 4010-3

ΔE 2.8 · #454A53

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 4.4 · #494F50

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 5.1 · #3F4647

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 6.6 · #575757

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 9.3 · #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

#4A4A50

#505049

Analogous

#494D50

#4A4A50

#4D4950

Triadic

#4A4A50

#504949

#495049

Split-Complementary

#4A4A50

#504D49

#4D5049

Tetradic

#4A4A50

#50494D

#505049

#49504D

Monochromatic

#0C0C0D

#252528

#4A4A50

#6E6E77

#95959D

Rectangle

#4A4A50

#504950

#505049

#495049

Compound

#4A4A50

#4D4950

#505049

#4D5049

Variations

Lighter

#6C6C75

#909098

#BFBFC2

Darker

#3B3B40

#28282C

#17171A

Saturation

#4C4C4D

#494950

#252574

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

8.80:1

AAA

vs Black

2.39:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4A4A50

#494B50

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4A4A50

#4A4A4F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4A4A50

#494B4A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Leadman 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

#776457

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4A4A50

Daylight 5500K

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

#64697B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#515131

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: #4A4A50;

CSS — background

background-color: #4A4A50;

CSS Variable

--color-leadman: #4A4A50;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'leadman': '#4A4A50' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4A4A50] text-[#4A4A50]

SCSS

$leadman: #4A4A50;

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#49484C · ΔE 1.6

Baby Seal Black

#464A50 · ΔE 1.7

Ebony Slate

#4A4A53 · ΔE 1.9

Almost Black

#4F4E53 · ΔE 1.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4A4A50?

#4A4A50 is Leadman, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4A4A50 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Leadman?

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

What colors pair well with Leadman?

Leadman 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 Leadman?

You can download Leadman 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 Leadman?

The hex code is #4A4A50. In RGB it's 74, 74, 80, and in HSL it's 240°, 4%, 30%.

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