NEUTRALS

Gravel

#4A4B46

RGB 74, 75, 70 · HSL 72°, 3%, 28% · CMYK 1, 0, 7, 71

Gravel is #4A4B46 in HEX — rgb(74, 75, 70), hsl(72°, 3%, 28%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 7%, 71%).

Gravel pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 72°, 3%, 28%. 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#4A4B46

RGB74, 75, 70

HSL72°, 3%, 28%

HSV72°, 7%, 29%

CMYK1, 0, 7, 71

Decimal4868934

CSS RGBrgb(74, 75, 70)

CSS HSLhsl(72, 3%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Dark Moon K-840

ΔE 1.3 · #4A4B44

Hallman-Lindsay

Oyster Catch 585

ΔE 1.4 · #4A4C45

Sherwin-Williams

Rock Bottom SW7062

ΔE 1.8 · #484C49

Benjamin Moore

Deep 1582

ΔE 1.9 · #4C4F4B

PPG

Licorice 1009-7

ΔE 2.1 · #4E4F48

Dunn-Edwards

Iron River DEA176

ΔE 2.1 · #4D504B

Valspar

Fired Earth 6011-1

ΔE 2.3 · #4B4845

Dulux

Terrible Billy NZ10H5

ΔE 2.4 · #4F4B45

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 2.5 · #464C49

Kilz

Toasted Poppyseed RM210

ΔE 2.5 · #4A4B4A

Behr

Stone Hearth 790B-6

ΔE 2.5 · #464745

RAL

Tarpaulin Grey 7010

ΔE 3 · #4C514A

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 4.6 · #494F50

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 5.1 · #535654

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 6.2 · #575757

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 7.8 · #515545

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#4A4B46

#46454A

Analogous

#4A4845

#4A4B46

#474A45

Triadic

#4A4B46

#45494A

#4A4549

Split-Complementary

#4A4B46

#45474A

#48454A

Tetradic

#4A4B46

#454A48

#46454A

#4A4547

Monochromatic

#0D0D0C

#222220

#4A4B46

#70716A

#969791

Rectangle

#4A4B46

#454A46

#46454A

#4A4549

Compound

#4A4B46

#474A45

#46454A

#48454A

Variations

Lighter

#6E6F69

#93948E

#C0C0BD

Darker

#3A3B37

#282926

#171816

Saturation

#484847

#494A45

#5D6C23

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

#4A4B46

#4B4A46

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4A4B46

#4B4B47

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4A4B46

#4A4A4B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Gravel 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

#776550

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4A4B46

Daylight 5500K

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

#646A74

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#342E4C

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: #4A4B46;

CSS — background

background-color: #4A4B46;

CSS Variable

--color-gravel: #4A4B46;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gravel': '#4A4B46' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4A4B46] text-[#4A4B46]

SCSS

$gravel: #4A4B46;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4A4B46?

#4A4B46 is Gravel, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4A4B46 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gravel?

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

What colors pair well with Gravel?

Gravel 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 Gravel?

You can download Gravel 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 Gravel?

The hex code is #4A4B46. In RGB it's 74, 75, 70, and in HSL it's 72°, 3%, 28%.

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