NEUTRALS

Perle Noir

#4F4D51

RGB 79, 77, 81 · HSL 270°, 3%, 31% · CMYK 2, 5, 0, 68

Perle Noir is #4F4D51 in HEX — rgb(79, 77, 81), hsl(270°, 3%, 31%), cmyk(2%, 5%, 0%, 68%).

Perle Noir pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 270°, 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#4F4D51

RGB79, 77, 81

HSL270°, 3%, 31%

HSV270°, 5%, 32%

CMYK2, 5, 0, 68

Decimal5197137

CSS RGBrgb(79, 77, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(270, 3%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Perle Noir SW9154

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Day's 2133-30

ΔE 1.1 · #4C4C50

Dulux

The You Yangs SN4D9

ΔE 1.6 · #524F51

Behr

Lump Of Coal HDC-WR15-4

ΔE 2 · #4E5055

Vista Paint

New Uniform K-792

ΔE 2.3 · #49484C

Kilz

Grate Black RM240

ΔE 2.6 · #49474C

Dunn-Edwards

Black Bay DEA188

ΔE 2.7 · #474A4E

Valspar

Safari Brown 6009-1

ΔE 2.7 · #524F4F

RAL

Blue Grey 7031

ΔE 3 · #474B4E

PPG

Witchcraft 1037-7

ΔE 3.1 · #474C50

Hallman-Lindsay

Midnight Magic 508

ΔE 3.2 · #46474A

Farrow & Ball

Railings 31

ΔE 3.5 · #45484B

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 3.9 · #494F50

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 4.8 · #575757

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 5.4 · #535654

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 10.2 · #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 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

#4F4D51

#4F514D

Analogous

#4D4D51

#4F4D51

#514D51

Triadic

#4F4D51

#514F4D

#4D514F

Split-Complementary

#4F4D51

#51514D

#4D514D

Tetradic

#4F4D51

#514D4D

#4F514D

#4D5151

Monochromatic

#0D0C0D

#29282A

#4F4D51

#757279

#9C999F

Rectangle

#4F4D51

#514D4F

#4F514D

#4D514F

Compound

#4F4D51

#514D51

#4F514D

#4D514D

Variations

Lighter

#726F76

#959398

#C1C0C3

Darker

#3F3D41

#2B2A2D

#19181A

Saturation

#4F4E50

#4F4D51

#4F2678

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

8.36:1

AAA

vs Black

2.51:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4F4D51

#4D4E51

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4F4D51

#4D4D50

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4F4D51

#4F4E4D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Perle Noir 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

#7B6658

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4F4D51

Daylight 5500K

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

#686B7C

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.

#435432

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: #4F4D51;

CSS — background

background-color: #4F4D51;

CSS Variable

--color-perle-noir: #4F4D51;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'perle-noir': '#4F4D51' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4F4D51] text-[#4F4D51]

SCSS

$perle-noir: #4F4D51;

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Cheating Heart

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French Beret

#4C4F52 · ΔE 2.3

Deep Indigo

#49484C · ΔE 2.3

Wrought Iron

#494A4B · ΔE 2.8

Midnight Blue

#494E52 · ΔE 3.0

Witching Hour

#46494F · ΔE 3.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4F4D51?

#4F4D51 is Perle Noir, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4F4D51 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Perle Noir?

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

What colors pair well with Perle Noir?

Perle Noir 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 Perle Noir?

You can download Perle Noir 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 Perle Noir?

The hex code is #4F4D51. In RGB it's 79, 77, 81, and in HSL it's 270°, 3%, 31%.

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