NEUTRALS

House Stark Grey

#4D495B

RGB 77, 73, 91 · HSL 253°, 11%, 32% · CMYK 15, 20, 0, 64

House Stark Grey is #4D495B in HEX — rgb(77, 73, 91), hsl(253°, 11%, 32%), cmyk(15%, 20%, 0%, 64%).

House Stark Grey pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 253°, 11%, 32%. 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#4D495B

RGB77, 73, 91

HSL253°, 11%, 32%

HSV253°, 20%, 36%

CMYK15, 20, 0, 64

Decimal5065051

CSS RGBrgb(77, 73, 91)

CSS HSLhsl(253, 11%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Approaching CSP-535

ΔE 1.3 · #4C4B5D

Dulux

Oath S43C8

ΔE 1.9 · #49465A

PPG

Blackberry 1172-7 · 13-21

ΔE 2.7 · #4A4354

Dunn-Edwards

Legendary Purple DE5930

ΔE 3 · #4E4E63

Sherwin-Williams

Quixotic Plum SW6265

ΔE 3.4 · #4A4653

Hallman-Lindsay

Jazlyn 1285

ΔE 3.5 · #464152

Behr

Black Sapphire PPU15-19

ΔE 3.6 · #434555

Vista Paint

Plum Perfect C-1291

ΔE 3.7 · #4E4353

Kilz

India Ink RB100-01

ΔE 4 · #4C5064

Valspar

Blue Coal 4011-3

ΔE 5.6 · #414450

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 6.9 · #434750

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 7 · #50414C

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 7.9 · #423A45

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 9.1 · #334059

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 10.2 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 12.6 · #575757

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

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

#4D495B

#575B49

Analogous

#494E5B

#4D495B

#55495B

Triadic

#4D495B

#5B4D49

#495B4D

Split-Complementary

#4D495B

#5B5549

#4E5B49

Tetradic

#4D495B

#5B494E

#575B49

#495B55

Monochromatic

#0C0B0E

#292730

#4D495B

#706B85

#9893A9

Rectangle

#4D495B

#5B4957

#575B49

#495B4D

Compound

#4D495B

#55495B

#575B49

#4E5B49

Variations

Lighter

#6D6781

#918DA1

#C0BEC7

Darker

#3D3A49

#2A2732

#18171D

Saturation

#504F54

#4D495B

#38247F

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

8.68:1

AAA

vs Black

2.42:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4D495B

#484C5B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4D495B

#4A4A59

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4D495B

#4B4C4A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

House Stark 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

#79635F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4D495B

Daylight 5500K

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

#666884

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#4F5734

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: #4D495B;

CSS — background

background-color: #4D495B;

CSS Variable

--color-house-stark-grey: #4D495B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'house-stark-grey': '#4D495B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4D495B] text-[#4D495B]

SCSS

$house-stark-grey: #4D495B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4D495B?

#4D495B is House Stark Grey, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4D495B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with House Stark Grey?

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

What colors pair well with House Stark Grey?

House Stark 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 House Stark Grey?

You can download House Stark 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 House Stark Grey?

The hex code is #4D495B. In RGB it's 77, 73, 91, and in HSL it's 253°, 11%, 32%.

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