NEUTRALS

Black Magic

#4F4554

RGB 79, 69, 84 · HSL 280°, 10%, 30% · CMYK 6, 18, 0, 67

Black Magic is #4F4554 in HEX — rgb(79, 69, 84), hsl(280°, 10%, 30%), cmyk(6%, 18%, 0%, 67%).

Black Magic pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 280°, 10%, 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#4F4554

RGB79, 69, 84

HSL280°, 10%, 30%

HSV280°, 18%, 33%

CMYK6, 18, 0, 67

Decimal5195092

CSS RGBrgb(79, 69, 84)

CSS HSLhsl(280, 10%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Plum Perfect C-1291

ΔE 1.1 · #4E4353

Dulux

Fanfare S45A8

ΔE 1.1 · #504454

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum Perfect 1292

ΔE 1.1 · #514555

PPG

Blackberry 1172-7 · 13-21

ΔE 2.1 · #4A4354

Benjamin Moore

Grappa 1393

ΔE 2.6 · #554657

Sherwin-Williams

Quixotic Plum SW6265

ΔE 2.9 · #4A4653

Behr

Grand Plum N120-7

ΔE 3 · #574756

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 3.6 · #50414C

Valspar

Rare Wine 1011-9

ΔE 4 · #4D404A

Dunn-Edwards

Preserve DEA193

ΔE 5 · #4A3C50

Kilz

Mulberry RA100-02

ΔE 5 · #564A52

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 5.7 · #423A45

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 7.1 · #434750

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 11.4 · #334059

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 11.7 · #3F4647

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 12.2 · #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

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

#4F4554

#4A5445

Analogous

#474554

#4F4554

#544552

Triadic

#4F4554

#544F45

#45544F

Split-Complementary

#4F4554

#525445

#455447

Tetradic

#4F4554

#544745

#4A5445

#455254

Monochromatic

#0D0B0E

#28222A

#4F4554

#77677E

#9C8FA3

Rectangle

#4F4554

#54454A

#4A5445

#45544F

Compound

#4F4554

#544552

#4A5445

#455447

Variations

Lighter

#74657B

#978B9D

#C2BCC5

Darker

#3F3744

#2C252F

#19161B

Saturation

#4D4A4F

#4F4554

#5B2277

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

9.08:1

AAA

vs Black

2.31:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4F4554

#474A54

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4F4554

#474752

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4F4554

#4E4847

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Black Magic 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

#7B605A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4F4554

Daylight 5500K

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

#68657E

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.

#3C5131

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: #4F4554;

CSS — background

background-color: #4F4554;

CSS Variable

--color-black-magic: #4F4554;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'black-magic': '#4F4554' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4F4554] text-[#4F4554]

SCSS

$black-magic: #4F4554;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4F4554?

#4F4554 is Black Magic, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4F4554 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Black Magic?

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

What colors pair well with Black Magic?

Black Magic 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 Magic?

You can download Black Magic 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 Magic?

The hex code is #4F4554. In RGB it's 79, 69, 84, and in HSL it's 280°, 10%, 30%.

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