NEUTRALS

Cheating Heart

#4B4D4F

RGB 75, 77, 79 · HSL 210°, 3%, 30% · CMYK 5, 3, 0, 69

Cheating Heart is #4B4D4F in HEX — rgb(75, 77, 79), hsl(210°, 3%, 30%), cmyk(5%, 3%, 0%, 69%).

Cheating Heart pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 210°, 3%, 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#4B4D4F

RGB75, 77, 79

HSL210°, 3%, 30%

HSV210°, 5%, 31%

CMYK5, 3, 0, 69

Decimal4934991

CSS RGBrgb(75, 77, 79)

CSS HSLhsl(210, 3%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cheating1617

ΔE 0.4 · #4C4E50

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RAL

Blue Grey7031

ΔE 1.4 · #474B4E

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Dunn-Edwards

Cover of NightDE6329

ΔE 1.4 · #494E4F

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Behr

Wood AcresBXC-71

ΔE 1.5 · #4F5051

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IKEA

IKEA152152

ΔE 1.9 · #494F50

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PPG

Witchcraft1037-7

ΔE 1.9 · #474C50

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Kilz

Toasted PoppyseedRM210

ΔE 2.1 · #4A4B4A

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Dulux

Grey MasterSN4H8

ΔE 2.2 · #504E4E

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Sherwin-Williams

Perle NoirSW9154

ΔE 2.2 · #4F4D51

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Farrow & Ball

Railings31

ΔE 2.3 · #45484B

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Hallman-Lindsay

Midnight Magic508

ΔE 2.6 · #46474A

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Valspar

Chimney Smoke4010-1

ΔE 2.6 · #4D5256

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Vista Paint

New UniformK-792

ΔE 2.6 · #49484C

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Colorhouse

Metal .06Metal-06

ΔE 4.2 · #3F4647

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Dutch Boy

Seal of GreyVS-9301

ΔE 4.6 · #575757

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Kobra

Black44

ΔE 9.6 · #383737

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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 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

#4B4D4F

#4F4D4A

Analogous

#4A4F4F

#4B4D4F

#4A4A4F

Triadic

#4B4D4F

#4F4A4D

#4D4F4A

Split-Complementary

#4B4D4F

#4F4A4A

#4F4F4A

Tetradic

#4B4D4F

#4F4A4F

#4F4D4A

#4A4F4A

Monochromatic

#0C0D0D

#252627

#4B4D4F

#6F7376

#96999C

Rectangle

#4B4D4F

#4D4A4F

#4F4D4A

#4D4F4A

Compound

#4B4D4F

#4A4A4F

#4F4D4A

#4F4F4A

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Cheating Heart run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #EFF0F0

Tint #C5C7C9

Tint #9B9EA1

Tint #727579

Base #4B4D4F

Shade #3F4143

Shade #343637

Shade #292A2B

Shade #1E1F20

Variations

Lighter

#6D7074

#919497

#BFC1C2

Darker

#3B3D3F

#292A2B

#181819

Saturation

#4C4D4D

#4A4D4F

#254C74

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

8.49:1

AAA

vs Black

2.47:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4B4D4F

#4C4D4F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4B4D4F

#4D4D4F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4B4D4F

#4B4D4D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Cheating Heart 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

#786656

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4B4D4F

Daylight 5500K

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

#656B7B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#514131

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: #4B4D4F;

CSS — background

background-color: #4B4D4F;

CSS Variable

--color-cheating-heart: #4B4D4F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cheating-heart': '#4B4D4F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4B4D4F] text-[#4B4D4F]

SCSS

$cheating-heart: #4B4D4F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4B4D4F?

#4B4D4F is Cheating Heart, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4B4D4F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cheating Heart?

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

What colors pair well with Cheating Heart?

Cheating Heart 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 Cheating Heart?

You can download Cheating Heart 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 Cheating Heart?

The hex code is #4B4D4F. In RGB it's 75, 77, 79, and in HSL it's 210°, 3%, 30%.

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