NEUTRALS

Underground

#525049

RGB 82, 80, 73 · HSL 47°, 6%, 30% · CMYK 0, 2, 11, 68

Underground is #525049 in HEX — rgb(82, 80, 73), hsl(47°, 6%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 11%, 68%).

Underground pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 47°, 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#525049

RGB82, 80, 73

HSL47°, 6%, 30%

HSV47°, 11%, 32%

CMYK0, 2, 11, 68

Decimal5394505

CSS RGBrgb(82, 80, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 6%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Underground N200-7

Exact match

Valspar

Dark Oasis 6011-4

ΔE 0.7 · #535149

Sherwin-Williams

Urbane Bronze SW7048

ΔE 1.1 · #54504A

Benjamin Moore

Dragon's 1547

ΔE 1.4 · #56524B

PPG

Licorice 1009-7

ΔE 1.5 · #4E4F48

Vista Paint

Moss Glen C-1416

ΔE 1.7 · #4E4C45

Hallman-Lindsay

Sturgis Gray historic-sturgis-gray

ΔE 1.8 · #57544D

Dulux

Terrible Billy NZ10H5

ΔE 2.2 · #4F4B45

Dunn-Edwards

Black Jack DE6371

ΔE 2.5 · #51504D

Kilz

Binoculars TB-20

ΔE 2.9 · #504A43

RAL

Tarpaulin Grey 7010

ΔE 3.1 · #4C514A

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 4.4 · #535654

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 4.8 · #574C49

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 4.9 · #464C49

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 5.4 · #575757

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 6.3 · #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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#525049

#484A51

Analogous

#514B48

#525049

#4E5148

Triadic

#525049

#48514F

#4F4851

Split-Complementary

#525049

#484E51

#4B4851

Tetradic

#525049

#48514B

#484A51

#51484E

Monochromatic

#0E0D0C

#292824

#525049

#7A776C

#9F9C93

Rectangle

#525049

#4A5148

#484A51

#4F4851

Compound

#525049

#4E5148

#484A51

#4B4851

Variations

Lighter

#777469

#99978E

#C3C2BE

Darker

#413F39

#2D2C27

#1A1917

Saturation

#4E4D4B

#514F48

#756324

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

8.07:1

AAA

vs Black

2.60:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#525049

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#525049

#50504A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#525049

#524F50

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Underground 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

#7D6952

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#525049

Daylight 5500K

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

#6A6E76

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.

#313851

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: #525049;

CSS — background

background-color: #525049;

CSS Variable

--color-underground: #525049;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'underground': '#525049' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#525049] text-[#525049]

SCSS

$underground: #525049;

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Dragon's Breath

#55514A · ΔE 1.1

Tavern Charcoal

#524F44 · ΔE 2.6

Willow

#564E48 · ΔE 2.8

Silhouette

#57504C · ΔE 2.9

Midsummer Night

#504A45 · ΔE 3.0

Deep River

#4B4E4A · ΔE 3.1

Ashwood Moss

#565851 · ΔE 3.5

Randolph Gray

#58584E · ΔE 3.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #525049?

#525049 is Underground, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #525049 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Underground?

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

What colors pair well with Underground?

Underground 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 Underground?

You can download Underground 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 Underground?

The hex code is #525049. In RGB it's 82, 80, 73, and in HSL it's 47°, 6%, 30%.

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