NEUTRALS

Smoky Quartz

#51484F

RGB 81, 72, 79 · HSL 313°, 6%, 30% · CMYK 0, 11, 2, 68

Smoky Quartz is #51484F in HEX — rgb(81, 72, 79), hsl(313°, 6%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 2%, 68%).

Smoky Quartz pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 313°, 6%, 30%. 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#51484F

RGB81, 72, 79

HSL313°, 6%, 30%

HSV313°, 11%, 32%

CMYK0, 11, 2, 68

Decimal5326927

CSS RGBrgb(81, 72, 79)

CSS HSLhsl(313, 6%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Yarwood SG6A7

ΔE 1.5 · #534A4F

Kilz

Mulberry RA100-02

ΔE 1.9 · #564A52

Behr

Extravagance MQ5-1

ΔE 2.3 · #4F4953

Vista Paint

My Place or Yours? C-1312

ΔE 2.5 · #4E434C

PPG

Blackhearth 1003-7

ΔE 2.9 · #49454B

Sherwin-Williams

Plum Brown SW6272

ΔE 3 · #4E4247

Farrow & Ball

Paean Black 294

ΔE 3 · #494248

Benjamin Moore

Chambourd AF-645

ΔE 3.2 · #57474F

Hallman-Lindsay

My Place Or Yours? 1313

ΔE 3.4 · #4F434E

Valspar

Rare Wine 1011-9

ΔE 4 · #4D404A

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 4.7 · #4D3E45

RAL

Graphite Grey 7024

ΔE 5.1 · #474A51

Dunn-Edwards

Black Bay DEA188

ΔE 5.5 · #474A4E

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 8 · #575757

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 8.3 · #3F4647

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 9 · #583F40

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral red undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#51484F

#48514A

Analogous

#4E4851

#51484F

#51484B

Triadic

#51484F

#4F5148

#484F51

Split-Complementary

#51484F

#4B5148

#48514E

Tetradic

#51484F

#514E48

#48514A

#484B51

Monochromatic

#0E0C0D

#292428

#51484F

#7A6C77

#9F939C

Rectangle

#51484F

#514A48

#48514A

#484F51

Compound

#51484F

#51484B

#48514A

#48514E

Variations

Lighter

#776974

#998E97

#C3BEC2

Darker

#41393F

#2D272C

#1A1719

Saturation

#4E4B4D

#51484F

#752463

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

8.79:1

AAA

vs Black

2.39:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#51484F

#4B4C4F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#51484F

#4A4A4E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#51484F

#504949

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Smoky Quartz 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

#7C6356

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#51484F

Daylight 5500K

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

#69687B

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.

#315138

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: #51484F;

CSS — background

background-color: #51484F;

CSS Variable

--color-smoky-quartz: #51484F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'smoky-quartz': '#51484F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#51484F] text-[#51484F]

SCSS

$smoky-quartz: #51484F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #51484F?

#51484F is Smoky Quartz, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #51484F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Smoky Quartz?

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

What colors pair well with Smoky Quartz?

Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz?

You can download Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz?

The hex code is #51484F. In RGB it's 81, 72, 79, and in HSL it's 313°, 6%, 30%.

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