Ref. #483C37 · 9580
Cracked Pepper
5%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cracked Pepper Technical Profile
What color is Cracked Pepper? It's a dark warm neutral with the hex code #483C37. Colors similar to Cracked Pepper include Benjamin Moore Night Shade, Hirshfield's Film Noir, Hirshfield's Chocolate. Cracked Pepper has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 5, Cracked Pepper creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Cracked Pepper pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Cracked Pepper
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cracked Pepper
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cracked Pepper
#483C37
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6B6347
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cracked Pepper
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cracked Pepper Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Cracked Pepper.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cracked Pepper — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cracked Pepper have?
Cracked Pepper by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Cracked Pepper from other brands?
The closest matches are Night Shade by Benjamin Moore (#453B37), Film Noir by Hirshfield's (#473933), Chocolate by Hirshfield's (#4D403B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cracked Pepper?
Cracked Pepper has an LRV of 4.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cracked Pepper's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.