NEUTRALS

Grey Pinstripe

#4E4E52

RGB 78, 78, 82 · HSL 240°, 3%, 31% · CMYK 5, 5, 0, 68

Grey Pinstripe is #4E4E52 in HEX — rgb(78, 78, 82), hsl(240°, 3%, 31%), cmyk(5%, 5%, 0%, 68%).

Grey Pinstripe pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 240°, 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#4E4E52

RGB78, 78, 82

HSL240°, 3%, 31%

HSV240°, 5%, 32%

CMYK5, 5, 0, 68

Decimal5131858

CSS RGBrgb(78, 78, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(240, 3%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Day's 2133-30

ΔE 0.9 · #4C4C50

Sherwin-Williams

Perle Noir SW9154

ΔE 0.9 · #4F4D51

Behr

Lump Of Coal HDC-WR15-4

ΔE 1.2 · #4E5055

Dulux

The You Yangs SN4D9

ΔE 1.9 · #524F51

Valspar

Chimney Smoke 4010-1

ΔE 2.4 · #4D5256

Dunn-Edwards

Black Bay DEA188

ΔE 2.4 · #474A4E

RAL

Blue Grey 7031

ΔE 2.5 · #474B4E

PPG

Witchcraft 1037-7

ΔE 2.5 · #474C50

Vista Paint

New Uniform K-792

ΔE 2.5 · #49484C

Kilz

Grate Black RM240

ΔE 3 · #49474C

Hallman-Lindsay

Midnight Magic 508

ΔE 3.2 · #46474A

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 3.2 · #494F50

Farrow & Ball

Railings 31

ΔE 3.2 · #45484B

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 4.5 · #575757

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 5 · #535654

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 10.5 · #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

#4E4E52

#51514D

Analogous

#4D4F51

#4E4E52

#4F4D51

Triadic

#4E4E52

#514D4D

#4D514D

Split-Complementary

#4E4E52

#514F4D

#4F514D

Tetradic

#4E4E52

#514D4F

#51514D

#4D514F

Monochromatic

#0C0C0D

#28282A

#4E4E52

#727279

#99999F

Rectangle

#4E4E52

#514D51

#51514D

#4D514D

Compound

#4E4E52

#4F4D51

#51514D

#4F514D

Variations

Lighter

#6F6F76

#939398

#C0C0C3

Darker

#3D3D41

#2A2A2D

#18181A

Saturation

#4E4E50

#4D4D51

#262678

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

8.28:1

AAA

vs Black

2.54:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4E4E52

#4D4E52

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4E4E52

#4E4E51

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4E4E52

#4E4F4E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Grey Pinstripe 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

#7A6759

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4E4E52

Daylight 5500K

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

#676C7D

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.

#545432

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: #4E4E52;

CSS — background

background-color: #4E4E52;

CSS Variable

--color-grey-pinstripe: #4E4E52;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grey-pinstripe': '#4E4E52' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4E4E52] text-[#4E4E52]

SCSS

$grey-pinstripe: #4E4E52;

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French Beret

#4C4F52 · ΔE 1.4

Cheating Heart

#4B4D4F · ΔE 1.7

Midnight Blue

#494E52 · ΔE 2.1

Deep Indigo

#49484C · ΔE 2.5

Westcott Navy

#4E5357 · ΔE 2.7

Wrought Iron

#494A4B · ΔE 2.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4E4E52?

#4E4E52 is Grey Pinstripe, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4E4E52 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grey Pinstripe?

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

What colors pair well with Grey Pinstripe?

Grey Pinstripe 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 Grey Pinstripe?

You can download Grey Pinstripe 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 Grey Pinstripe?

The hex code is #4E4E52. In RGB it's 78, 78, 82, and in HSL it's 240°, 3%, 31%.

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