NEUTRALS
Almost Black
#4F4E53
Reading grounded, Almost Black lands in the neutrals family at HSL 252°, 3%, 32%. Its low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality; it reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Works well in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone, especially for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture. Pairs naturally with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Almost Black 2130-30
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone
Best Uses
feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture
Pairs With
natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Almost Black
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #4F4E53?
#4F4E53 is Almost Black, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.
Is #4F4E53 warm or cool?
Almost Black reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Almost Black?
Almost Black works well in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture.
What colors pair well with Almost Black?
Almost Black pairs naturally with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Almost Black?
You can download Almost Black 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 RGB value of #4F4E53?
#4F4E53 converts to RGB 79, 78, 83.