NEUTRALS

Black Ice

#4D5051

RGB 77, 80, 81 · HSL 195°, 3%, 31% · CMYK 5, 1, 0, 68

Black Ice is #4D5051 in HEX — rgb(77, 80, 81), hsl(195°, 3%, 31%), cmyk(5%, 1%, 0%, 68%).

Black Ice pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 195°, 3%, 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#4D5051

RGB77, 80, 81

HSL195°, 3%, 31%

HSV195°, 5%, 32%

CMYK5, 1, 0, 68

Decimal5066833

CSS RGBrgb(77, 80, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(195, 3%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cracked Pepper PPU18-1

ΔE 0.7 · #4F5152

Benjamin Moore

Nightfall 1596

ΔE 0.8 · #4C4F4F

Dunn-Edwards

Cover of Night DE6329

ΔE 1.3 · #494E4F

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 1.4 · #494F50

Dulux

Castlecliff NZ10G6

ΔE 1.5 · #4F504F

Valspar

Chimney Smoke 4010-1

ΔE 2.2 · #4D5256

Kilz

Toasted Poppyseed RM210

ΔE 2.5 · #4A4B4A

RAL

Blue Grey 7031

ΔE 2.5 · #474B4E

PPG

Witchcraft 1037-7

ΔE 2.7 · #474C50

Sherwin-Williams

Perle Noir SW9154

ΔE 3 · #4F4D51

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 3.1 · #535654

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 3.5 · #575757

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 3.6 · #464C49

Hallman-Lindsay

Midnight Magic 508

ΔE 4 · #46474A

Vista Paint

Midnight Magic C-507

ΔE 4 · #46474A

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 10.7 · #515545

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

#4D5051

#514E4D

Analogous

#4D5150

#4D5051

#4D4E51

Triadic

#4D5051

#514D50

#50514D

Split-Complementary

#4D5051

#514D4E

#51504D

Tetradic

#4D5051

#504D51

#514E4D

#4E514D

Monochromatic

#0C0D0D

#28292A

#4D5051

#727779

#999D9F

Rectangle

#4D5051

#4E4D51

#514E4D

#50514D

Compound

#4D5051

#4D4E51

#514E4D

#51504D

Variations

Lighter

#6F7476

#939798

#C0C2C3

Darker

#3D4041

#2A2C2D

#181A1A

Saturation

#4E4F50

#4D5051

#266378

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

8.13:1

AAA

vs Black

2.58:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4D5051

#4F4F51

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4D5051

#4F4F51

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4D5051

#4D5050

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Black Ice 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

#796958

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4D5051

Daylight 5500K

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

#666E7C

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.

#543B32

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: #4D5051;

CSS — background

background-color: #4D5051;

CSS Variable

--color-black-ice: #4D5051;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'black-ice': '#4D5051' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4D5051] text-[#4D5051]

SCSS

$black-ice: #4D5051;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4D5051?

#4D5051 is Black Ice, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4D5051 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Black Ice?

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

What colors pair well with Black Ice?

Black Ice 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 Black Ice?

You can download Black Ice 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 Black Ice?

The hex code is #4D5051. In RGB it's 77, 80, 81, and in HSL it's 195°, 3%, 31%.

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