NEUTRALS

Thunder

#4D4D4B

RGB 77, 77, 75 · HSL 60°, 1%, 30% · CMYK 0, 0, 3, 70

Thunder is #4D4D4B in HEX — rgb(77, 77, 75), hsl(60°, 1%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 3%, 70%).

Thunder pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 60°, 1%, 30%. 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#4D4D4B
RGB77, 77, 75
HSL60°, 1%, 30%
HSV60°, 3%, 30%
CMYK0, 0, 3, 70
Decimal5066059
CSS RGBrgb(77, 77, 75)
CSS HSLhsl(60, 1%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Toasted Poppyseed RM210

ΔE 1.2 · #4A4B4A

Dulux

Castlecliff NZ10G6

ΔE 1.4 · #4F504F

Behr

Timber Brown N140-7

ΔE 1.5 · #4C4B4B

Dunn-Edwards

Black Jack DE6371

ΔE 1.5 · #51504D

Benjamin Moore

Deep 1582

ΔE 1.9 · #4C4F4B

Sherwin-Williams

Rock Bottom SW7062

ΔE 2 · #484C49

Valspar

Safari Brown 6009-1

ΔE 2.2 · #524F4F

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 2.9 · #464C49

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 3.2 · #494F50

Hallman-Lindsay

Brattle Spruce historic-brattle-spruce

ΔE 3.2 · #454743

PPG

Licorice 1009-7

ΔE 3.2 · #4E4F48

Vista Paint

Brattle Spruce C-1414

ΔE 3.2 · #454743

RAL

Traffic Grey B 7043

ΔE 3.5 · #4E5452

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 3.8 · #535654

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 4.5 · #575757

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 9.2 · #515545

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#4D4D4B
#4C4C4D

Analogous

#4D4D4C
#4D4D4B
#4D4D4C

Triadic

#4D4D4B
#4C4D4D
#4D4C4D

Split-Complementary

#4D4D4B
#4C4D4D
#4D4C4D

Tetradic

#4D4D4B
#4C4D4D
#4C4C4D
#4D4C4D

Monochromatic

#0D0D0D
#272726
#4D4D4B
#747472
#9A9A98

Rectangle

#4D4D4B
#4C4D4C
#4C4C4D
#4D4C4D

Compound

#4D4D4B
#4D4D4C
#4C4C4D
#4D4C4D

Variations

Lighter

#71716F
#959593
#C1C1C0

Darker

#3E3E3D
#2B2B2A
#191918

Saturation

#4D4D4C
#4D4D4C
#737326

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

8.47:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

2.48:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4D4D4B
#4D4D4B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4D4D4B
#4D4D4B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4D4D4B
#4D4D4D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Thunder 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

#796653

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4D4D4B

Daylight 5500K

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

#666B78

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#313151

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: #4D4D4B;
CSS — background 
background-color: #4D4D4B;
CSS Variable 
--color-thunder: #4D4D4B;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'thunder': '#4D4D4B' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#4D4D4B] text-[#4D4D4B]
SCSS 
$thunder: #4D4D4B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4D4D4B?

#4D4D4B is Thunder, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4D4D4B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Thunder?

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

What colors pair well with Thunder?

Thunder 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 Thunder?

You can download Thunder 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 Thunder?

The hex code is #4D4D4B. In RGB it's 77, 77, 75, and in HSL it's 60°, 1%, 30%.

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