NEUTRALS

Poppy Seed

#4A4E54

RGB 74, 78, 84 · HSL 216°, 6%, 31% · CMYK 12, 7, 0, 67

Poppy Seed is #4A4E54 in HEX — rgb(74, 78, 84), hsl(216°, 6%, 31%), cmyk(12%, 7%, 0%, 67%).

Poppy Seed pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 216°, 6%, 31%. 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#4A4E54

RGB74, 78, 84

HSL216°, 6%, 31%

HSV216°, 12%, 33%

CMYK12, 7, 0, 67

Decimal4869716

CSS RGBrgb(74, 78, 84)

CSS HSLhsl(216, 6%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Ticking SG6G7

ΔE 0.4 · #494D53

Behr

Poppy Seed PPU15-20

ΔE 0.6 · #4A4E55

Benjamin Moore

Baby 2119-30

ΔE 1.3 · #474B51

PPG

Witchcraft 1037-7

ΔE 1.7 · #474C50

RAL

Graphite Grey 7024

ΔE 1.8 · #474A51

Dunn-Edwards

Black Bay DEA188

ΔE 2.1 · #474A4E

Valspar

Chimney Smoke 4010-1

ΔE 2.1 · #4D5256

Vista Paint

Vermont Slate C-1464

ΔE 2.4 · #495259

Sherwin-Williams

Cyberspace SW7076

ΔE 2.7 · #44484D

Farrow & Ball

Railings 31

ΔE 3.2 · #45484B

Hallman-Lindsay

Vermont Slate historic-vermont-slate

ΔE 3.2 · #48535A

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 3.3 · #494F50

Kilz

Grate Black RM240

ΔE 3.6 · #49474C

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 5.2 · #3F4647

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 5.7 · #575757

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 10.7 · #383737

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#4A4E54

#54504A

Analogous

#4A5354

#4A4E54

#4B4A54

Triadic

#4A4E54

#544A4E

#4E544A

Split-Complementary

#4A4E54

#544B4A

#53544A

Tetradic

#4A4E54

#544A53

#54504A

#4A544B

Monochromatic

#0C0D0E

#26282B

#4A4E54

#6E747C

#969AA2

Rectangle

#4A4E54

#504A54

#54504A

#4E544A

Compound

#4A4E54

#4B4A54

#54504A

#53544A

Variations

Lighter

#6B7179

#90949B

#BFC1C4

Darker

#3B3E43

#292B2E

#18191B

Saturation

#4E4F50

#4A4E54

#254779

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

8.37:1

AAA

vs Black

2.51:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4A4E54

#4B4D54

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4A4E54

#4D4D53

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4A4E54

#4A4F4E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Poppy Seed 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

#77675A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4A4E54

Daylight 5500K

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

#646C7E

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.

#544732

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: #4A4E54;

CSS — background

background-color: #4A4E54;

CSS Variable

--color-poppy-seed: #4A4E54;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'poppy-seed': '#4A4E54' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4A4E54] text-[#4A4E54]

SCSS

$poppy-seed: #4A4E54;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4A4E54?

#4A4E54 is Poppy Seed, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4A4E54 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Poppy Seed?

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

What colors pair well with Poppy Seed?

Poppy Seed 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 Poppy Seed?

You can download Poppy Seed 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 Poppy Seed?

The hex code is #4A4E54. In RGB it's 74, 78, 84, and in HSL it's 216°, 6%, 31%.

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