NEUTRALS

Galaxy

#4F4A52

RGB 79, 74, 82 · HSL 278°, 5%, 31% · CMYK 4, 10, 0, 68

Galaxy is #4F4A52 in HEX — rgb(79, 74, 82), hsl(278°, 5%, 31%), cmyk(4%, 10%, 0%, 68%).

Galaxy pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 278°, 5%, 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#4F4A52

RGB79, 74, 82

HSL278°, 5%, 31%

HSV278°, 10%, 32%

CMYK4, 10, 0, 68

Decimal5196370

CSS RGBrgb(79, 74, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(278, 5%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Extravagance MQ5-1

ΔE 1.4 · #4F4953

Dulux

Soft Grape S47A8

ΔE 2.1 · #524953

Benjamin Moore

Ebony 2118-30

ΔE 2.2 · #4B4B54

PPG

Blackhearth 1003-7

ΔE 2.7 · #49454B

Kilz

Grate Black RM240

ΔE 2.8 · #49474C

Sherwin-Williams

Perle Noir SW9154

ΔE 3 · #4F4D51

Vista Paint

New Uniform K-792

ΔE 3.4 · #49484C

RAL

Graphite Grey 7024

ΔE 3.5 · #474A51

Farrow & Ball

Paean Black 294

ΔE 3.7 · #494248

Valspar

Corduroy Black 4010-3

ΔE 4.3 · #454A53

Hallman-Lindsay

My Place Or Yours? 1313

ΔE 4.3 · #4F434E

Dunn-Edwards

Black Bay DEA188

ΔE 4.4 · #474A4E

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 6.2 · #4D3E45

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 7.3 · #575757

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 7.5 · #3F4647

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 10.5 · #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

#4F4A52

#4E534B

Analogous

#4C4B53

#4F4A52

#534B52

Triadic

#4F4A52

#53504B

#4B5350

Split-Complementary

#4F4A52

#52534B

#4B534C

Tetradic

#4F4A52

#534C4B

#4E534B

#4B5253

Monochromatic

#0D0C0D

#29272B

#4F4A52

#776F7B

#9D97A1

Rectangle

#4F4A52

#534B4E

#4E534B

#4B5350

Compound

#4F4A52

#534B52

#4E534B

#4B534C

Variations

Lighter

#746D78

#97919A

#C2BFC4

Darker

#403C43

#2C292E

#1A181B

Saturation

#4F4E50

#504B53

#5A2679

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

8.63:1

AAA

vs Black

2.43:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4F4A52

#4B4C52

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4F4A52

#4B4B51

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4F4A52

#4E4B4B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Galaxy 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

#7B6459

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4F4A52

Daylight 5500K

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

#68697D

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.

#3F5432

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: #4F4A52;

CSS — background

background-color: #4F4A52;

CSS Variable

--color-galaxy: #4F4A52;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'galaxy': '#4F4A52' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4F4A52] text-[#4F4A52]

SCSS

$galaxy: #4F4A52;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4F4A52?

#4F4A52 is Galaxy, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4F4A52 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Galaxy?

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

What colors pair well with Galaxy?

Galaxy 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 Galaxy?

You can download Galaxy 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 Galaxy?

The hex code is #4F4A52. In RGB it's 79, 74, 82, and in HSL it's 278°, 5%, 31%.

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