NEUTRALS

Ageless Grey

#4A5056

RGB 74, 80, 86 · HSL 210°, 8%, 31% · CMYK 14, 7, 0, 66

Ageless Grey is #4A5056 in HEX — rgb(74, 80, 86), hsl(210°, 8%, 31%), cmyk(14%, 7%, 0%, 66%).

Ageless Grey pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 210°, 8%, 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#4A5056
RGB74, 80, 86
HSL210°, 8%, 31%
HSV210°, 14%, 34%
CMYK14, 7, 0, 66
Decimal4870230
CSS RGBrgb(74, 80, 86)
CSS HSLhsl(210, 8%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Ageless Grey SN4F8

Exact match

Behr

Poppy Seed PPU15-20

ΔE 1.2 · #4A4E55

Benjamin Moore

Midnight 1638

ΔE 1.4 · #4A4F53

Vista Paint

Vermont Slate C-1464

ΔE 1.4 · #495259

Valspar

Chimney Smoke 4010-1

ΔE 1.6 · #4D5256

PPG

Witchcraft 1037-7

ΔE 2.1 · #474C50

Hallman-Lindsay

Vermont Slate historic-vermont-slate

ΔE 2.2 · #48535A

Dunn-Edwards

Deepest Sea DE5825

ΔE 2.6 · #444D56

RAL

Graphite Grey 7024

ΔE 2.7 · #474A51

Kilz

Kettle Black RE120-02

ΔE 3 · #47535C

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 3.2 · #494F50

Sherwin-Williams

Cyberspace SW7076

ΔE 3.4 · #44484D

Farrow & Ball

Railings 31

ΔE 3.9 · #45484B

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 4.7 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 5.5 · #575757

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 11.5 · #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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#4A5056
#554F49

Analogous

#495555
#4A5056
#494955

Triadic

#4A5056
#55494F
#4F5549

Split-Complementary

#4A5056
#554949
#555549

Tetradic

#4A5056
#554955
#554F49
#495549

Monochromatic

#0C0D0E
#26292C
#4A5056
#6C757F
#949CA4

Rectangle

#4A5056
#4F4955
#554F49
#4F5549

Compound

#4A5056
#494955
#554F49
#555549

Variations

Lighter

#69727B
#8E959D
#BEC1C5

Darker

#3A3F45
#282B2F
#17191C

Saturation

#4D4F51
#494F55
#244F7A

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)

Aa

vs White

8.16:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

2.57:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4A5056
#4D4F56

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4A5056
#4F4F55

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4A5056
#4A5150

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Ageless Grey 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

#77695C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4A5056

Daylight 5500K

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

#646E80

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.

#544332

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

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: #4A5056;
CSS — background 
background-color: #4A5056;
CSS Variable 
--color-ageless-grey: #4A5056;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'ageless-grey': '#4A5056' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#4A5056] text-[#4A5056]
SCSS 
$ageless-grey: #4A5056;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4A5056?

#4A5056 is Ageless Grey, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4A5056 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ageless Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Ageless Grey?

Ageless Grey 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 Ageless Grey?

You can download Ageless Grey 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 Ageless Grey?

The hex code is #4A5056. In RGB it's 74, 80, 86, and in HSL it's 210°, 8%, 31%.

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