NEUTRALS

Typewriter Ink

#4C5053

RGB 76, 80, 83 · HSL 206°, 4%, 31% · CMYK 8, 4, 0, 67

Typewriter Ink is #4C5053 in HEX — rgb(76, 80, 83), hsl(206°, 4%, 31%), cmyk(8%, 4%, 0%, 67%).

Typewriter Ink pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 206°, 4%, 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#4C5053

RGB76, 80, 83

HSL206°, 4%, 31%

HSV206°, 8%, 33%

CMYK8, 4, 0, 67

Decimal5001299

CSS RGBrgb(76, 80, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(206, 4%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

French 1610

ΔE 0.4 · #4D5053

Valspar

Chimney Smoke 4010-1

ΔE 1.1 · #4D5256

Behr

Lump Of Coal HDC-WR15-4

ΔE 1.6 · #4E5055

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 1.7 · #494F50

Dunn-Edwards

Cover of Night DE6329

ΔE 1.7 · #494E4F

PPG

Witchcraft 1037-7

ΔE 1.9 · #474C50

Dulux

Ageless Grey SN4F8

ΔE 2 · #4A5056

RAL

Blue Grey 7031

ΔE 2.1 · #474B4E

Sherwin-Williams

Perle Noir SW9154

ΔE 2.7 · #4F4D51

Kilz

Motor Gray TB-38

ΔE 2.9 · #545658

Vista Paint

Vermont Slate C-1464

ΔE 3.2 · #495259

Farrow & Ball

Railings 31

ΔE 3.4 · #45484B

Hallman-Lindsay

Vermont Slate historic-vermont-slate

ΔE 3.7 · #48535A

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 4 · #535654

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 4.1 · #575757

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 11 · #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

#4C5053

#524F4C

Analogous

#4C5252

#4C5053

#4C4C52

Triadic

#4C5053

#524C4F

#4F524C

Split-Complementary

#4C5053

#524C4C

#52524C

Tetradic

#4C5053

#524C52

#524F4C

#4C524C

Monochromatic

#0C0D0D

#27292A

#4C5053

#71767A

#989CA0

Rectangle

#4C5053

#4F4C52

#524F4C

#4F524C

Compound

#4C5053

#4C4C52

#524F4C

#52524C

Variations

Lighter

#6E7377

#929699

#C0C2C3

Darker

#3D4042

#2A2C2D

#18191A

Saturation

#4E4F50

#4C4F52

#265578

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

8.14:1

AAA

vs Black

2.58:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4C5053

#4E4F53

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4C5053

#4F4F53

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4C5053

#4C5050

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Typewriter Ink 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

#786959

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4C5053

Daylight 5500K

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

#666E7E

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.

#544132

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: #4C5053;

CSS — background

background-color: #4C5053;

CSS Variable

--color-typewriter-ink: #4C5053;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'typewriter-ink': '#4C5053' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4C5053] text-[#4C5053]

SCSS

$typewriter-ink: #4C5053;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4C5053?

#4C5053 is Typewriter Ink, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4C5053 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Typewriter Ink?

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

What colors pair well with Typewriter Ink?

Typewriter Ink 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 Typewriter Ink?

You can download Typewriter Ink 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 Typewriter Ink?

The hex code is #4C5053. In RGB it's 76, 80, 83, and in HSL it's 206°, 4%, 31%.

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