NEUTRALS

Cracked Pepper

#4F5152

RGB 79, 81, 82 · HSL 200°, 2%, 32% · CMYK 4, 1, 0, 68

Cracked Pepper is #4F5152 in HEX — rgb(79, 81, 82), hsl(200°, 2%, 32%), cmyk(4%, 1%, 0%, 68%).

Cracked Pepper pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 200°, 2%, 32%. 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#4F5152

RGB79, 81, 82

HSL200°, 2%, 32%

HSV200°, 4%, 32%

CMYK4, 1, 0, 68

Decimal5198162

CSS RGBrgb(79, 81, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(200, 2%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cracked Pepper PPU18-1

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Cavernous DE6364

ΔE 0.9 · #515252

Benjamin Moore

Nightfall 1596

ΔE 1.2 · #4C4F4F

Dulux

Castlecliff NZ10G6

ΔE 1.4 · #4F504F

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 2.1 · #494F50

Kilz

Motor Gray TB-38

ΔE 2.2 · #545658

Valspar

Chimney Smoke 4010-1

ΔE 2.2 · #4D5256

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 2.7 · #535654

RAL

Traffic Grey B 7043

ΔE 2.7 · #4E5452

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 2.9 · #575757

Sherwin-Williams

Perle Noir SW9154

ΔE 2.9 · #4F4D51

PPG

Witchcraft 1037-7

ΔE 3.2 · #474C50

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 4.1 · #464C49

Vista Paint

New Uniform K-792

ΔE 4.2 · #49484C

Hallman-Lindsay

Midnight Magic 508

ΔE 4.4 · #46474A

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 10.6 · #515545

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

#4F5152

#535150

Analogous

#505353

#4F5152

#505153

Triadic

#4F5152

#535052

#525350

Split-Complementary

#4F5152

#535051

#535350

Tetradic

#4F5152

#535053

#535150

#515350

Monochromatic

#0C0D0D

#2A2C2C

#4F5152

#75797A

#9C9FA0

Rectangle

#4F5152

#515053

#535150

#525350

Compound

#4F5152

#505153

#535150

#535350

Variations

Lighter

#727577

#959899

#C1C3C3

Darker

#404243

#2C2D2E

#1A1A1B

Saturation

#515252

#505253

#285F7B

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

7.98:1

AAA

vs Black

2.63:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4F5152

#505052

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4F5152

#515152

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4F5152

#4F5151

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Cracked Pepper 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

#7B6959

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4F5152

Daylight 5500K

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

#686E7D

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#574034

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: #4F5152;

CSS — background

background-color: #4F5152;

CSS Variable

--color-cracked-pepper: #4F5152;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cracked-pepper': '#4F5152' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4F5152] text-[#4F5152]

SCSS

$cracked-pepper: #4F5152;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4F5152?

#4F5152 is Cracked Pepper, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4F5152 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cracked Pepper?

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

What colors pair well with Cracked Pepper?

Cracked Pepper 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 Cracked Pepper?

You can download Cracked Pepper 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 Cracked Pepper?

The hex code is #4F5152. In RGB it's 79, 81, 82, and in HSL it's 200°, 2%, 32%.

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