NEUTRALS

Fired Earth

#4B4845

RGB 75, 72, 69 · HSL 30°, 4%, 28% · CMYK 0, 4, 8, 71

Fired Earth is #4B4845 in HEX — rgb(75, 72, 69), hsl(30°, 4%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 8%, 71%).

Fired Earth pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 30°, 4%, 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#4B4845

RGB75, 72, 69

HSL30°, 4%, 28%

HSV30°, 8%, 29%

CMYK0, 4, 8, 71

Decimal4933701

CSS RGBrgb(75, 72, 69)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 4%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Fired Earth 6011-1

Exact match

Behr

Warm Onyx HDC-CL-14A

ΔE 0.8 · #4C4846

Dulux

Leather Boots S13A8

ΔE 0.9 · #4B4743

Farrow & Ball

Tanner's Brown 255

ΔE 1.8 · #4D4746

Dunn-Edwards

Black Bean DE6385

ΔE 1.9 · #4E4B4A

Kilz

Dark Sky RM250

ΔE 1.9 · #464541

PPG

Onyx 1011-7

ΔE 2.1 · #464544

Hallman-Lindsay

Subway 536

ΔE 2.1 · #454543

Benjamin Moore

Midsummer 2134-20

ΔE 2.4 · #514B46

Vista Paint

Brattle Spruce C-1414

ΔE 2.5 · #454743

Sherwin-Williams

Black Fox SW7020

ΔE 2.7 · #4F4842

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 4.4 · #574C49

RAL

Blue Grey 7031

ΔE 4.9 · #474B4E

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 5.3 · #3F4647

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 6.6 · #575757

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 7.9 · #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 MasstoneOrange 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

#4B4845

#45474A

Analogous

#4A4545

#4B4845

#4A4A45

Triadic

#4B4845

#454A47

#47454A

Split-Complementary

#4B4845

#454A4A

#45454A

Tetradic

#4B4845

#454A45

#45474A

#4A454A

Monochromatic

#0D0D0C

#222120

#4B4845

#726E69

#989490

Rectangle

#4B4845

#474A45

#45474A

#47454A

Compound

#4B4845

#4A4A45

#45474A

#45454A

Variations

Lighter

#706C68

#95918D

#C1BFBD

Darker

#3C3937

#292726

#181716

Saturation

#484747

#4A4745

#6D4722

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

9.08:1

AAA

vs Black

2.31:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4B4845

#4A4945

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4B4845

#494945

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4B4845

#4B4848

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Fired Earth 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

#78634F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4B4845

Daylight 5500K

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

#656873

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.

#2E3D4C

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: #4B4845;

CSS — background

background-color: #4B4845;

CSS Variable

--color-fired-earth: #4B4845;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fired-earth': '#4B4845' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4B4845] text-[#4B4845]

SCSS

$fired-earth: #4B4845;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4B4845?

#4B4845 is Fired Earth, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4B4845 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fired Earth?

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

What colors pair well with Fired Earth?

Fired Earth 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 Fired Earth?

You can download Fired Earth 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 Fired Earth?

The hex code is #4B4845. In RGB it's 75, 72, 69, and in HSL it's 30°, 4%, 28%.

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