NEUTRALS

Urban Wonder

#50473F

RGB 80, 71, 63 · HSL 28°, 12%, 28% · CMYK 0, 11, 21, 69

Urban Wonder is #50473F in HEX — rgb(80, 71, 63), hsl(28°, 12%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 21%, 69%).

Urban Wonder pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 28°, 12%, 28%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#50473F

RGB80, 71, 63

HSL28°, 12%, 28%

HSV28°, 21%, 31%

CMYK0, 11, 21, 69

Decimal5261119

CSS RGBrgb(80, 71, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 12%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Urban Wonder S15A8

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Black Fox SW7020

ΔE 1.6 · #4F4842

Benjamin Moore

Brownstone CSP-240

ΔE 1.8 · #4F443E

Behr

Espresso Beans PPU5-1

ΔE 1.9 · #4C443E

Kilz

Binoculars TB-20

ΔE 1.9 · #504A43

Valspar

Deep Earth 6010-2

ΔE 2.2 · #544B45

PPG

Dark Granite 1005-7

ΔE 2.3 · #4F443F

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 2.6 · #53453C

Vista Paint

Terra Pin C-570

ΔE 2.6 · #514B40

Hallman-Lindsay

Philosophically Speaking 578

ΔE 2.6 · #4D483D

Dunn-Edwards

Mink DE6392

ΔE 2.9 · #524A46

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 4.1 · #574C49

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 4.1 · #534644

RAL

Grey Olive 6006

ΔE 6.6 · #3E3B32

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 8.3 · #624A3E

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 9 · #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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#50473F

#3F4850

Analogous

#503F3F

#50473F

#504F3F

Triadic

#50473F

#3F5047

#473F50

Split-Complementary

#50473F

#3F504F

#3F3F50

Tetradic

#50473F

#3F503F

#3F4850

#4F3F50

Monochromatic

#0E0D0B

#25211D

#50473F

#7B6D60

#A19387

Rectangle

#50473F

#48503F

#3F4850

#473F50

Compound

#50473F

#504F3F

#3F4850

#3F3F50

Variations

Lighter

#796B5F

#9C9086

#C4BEB9

Darker

#403932

#2C2722

#1A1714

Saturation

#4A4745

#50473F

#6F451F

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

9.07:1

AAA

vs Black

2.31:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#50473F

#4C4A3F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#50473F

#494940

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#50473F

#504647

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Urban Wonder 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

#7B624A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#50473F

Daylight 5500K

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

#69676F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#2E3E4C

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: #50473F;

CSS — background

background-color: #50473F;

CSS Variable

--color-urban-wonder: #50473F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'urban-wonder': '#50473F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#50473F] text-[#50473F]

SCSS

$urban-wonder: #50473F;

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#52443C · ΔE 2.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #50473F?

#50473F is Urban Wonder, a deep neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #50473F warm or cool?

Urban Wonder reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Urban Wonder?

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

What colors pair well with Urban Wonder?

Urban Wonder 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 Urban Wonder?

You can download Urban Wonder 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 Urban Wonder?

The hex code is #50473F. In RGB it's 80, 71, 63, and in HSL it's 28°, 12%, 28%.

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