NEUTRALS

Extravagance

#4E4850

RGB 78, 72, 80 · HSL 285°, 5%, 30% · CMYK 2, 10, 0, 69

Extravagance is #4E4850 in HEX — rgb(78, 72, 80), hsl(285°, 5%, 30%), cmyk(2%, 10%, 0%, 69%).

Extravagance pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 285°, 5%, 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#4E4850

RGB78, 72, 80

HSL285°, 5%, 30%

HSV285°, 10%, 31%

CMYK2, 10, 0, 69

Decimal5130320

CSS RGBrgb(78, 72, 80)

CSS HSLhsl(285, 5%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Extravagance MQ5-1

ΔE 1.3 · #4F4953

Dulux

Soft Grape S47A8

ΔE 2 · #524953

PPG

Blackhearth 1003-7

ΔE 2.2 · #49454B

Benjamin Moore

Ebony 2118-30

ΔE 2.7 · #4B4B54

Kilz

Grate Black RM240

ΔE 2.7 · #49474C

Vista Paint

My Place or Yours? C-1312

ΔE 2.8 · #4E434C

Farrow & Ball

Paean Black 294

ΔE 2.9 · #494248

Sherwin-Williams

Quixotic Plum SW6265

ΔE 3.4 · #4A4653

Hallman-Lindsay

My Place Or Yours? 1313

ΔE 3.6 · #4F434E

RAL

Graphite Grey 7024

ΔE 3.9 · #474A51

Valspar

Rare Wine 1011-9

ΔE 4.3 · #4D404A

Dunn-Edwards

Black Bay DEA188

ΔE 4.7 · #474A4E

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 5.4 · #4D3E45

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 7.6 · #3F4647

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 8 · #575757

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 9.9 · #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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#4E4850

#4B5049

Analogous

#4B4950

#4E4850

#50494E

Triadic

#4E4850

#504E49

#49504E

Split-Complementary

#4E4850

#4E5049

#49504B

Tetradic

#4E4850

#504B49

#4B5049

#494E50

Monochromatic

#0D0C0D

#272428

#4E4850

#766D78

#9C949E

Rectangle

#4E4850

#50494B

#4B5049

#49504E

Compound

#4E4850

#50494E

#4B5049

#49504B

Variations

Lighter

#736B76

#968F98

#C2BEC3

Darker

#3F3A40

#2B282C

#19171A

Saturation

#4D4B4E

#4E4950

#612475

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

8.87:1

AAA

vs Black

2.37:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4E4850

#494B50

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4E4850

#49494F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4E4850

#4D4949

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Extravagance 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

#7A6357

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4E4850

Daylight 5500K

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

#67687B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#395131

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: #4E4850;

CSS — background

background-color: #4E4850;

CSS Variable

--color-extravagance: #4E4850;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'extravagance': '#4E4850' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4E4850] text-[#4E4850]

SCSS

$extravagance: #4E4850;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4E4850?

#4E4850 is Extravagance, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4E4850 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Extravagance?

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

What colors pair well with Extravagance?

Extravagance 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 Extravagance?

You can download Extravagance 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 Extravagance?

The hex code is #4E4850. In RGB it's 78, 72, 80, and in HSL it's 285°, 5%, 30%.

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