NEUTRALS

Flint Purple

#42424D

RGB 66, 66, 77 · HSL 240°, 8%, 28% · CMYK 14, 14, 0, 70

Flint Purple is #42424D in HEX — rgb(66, 66, 77), hsl(240°, 8%, 28%), cmyk(14%, 14%, 0%, 70%).

Flint Purple pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 240°, 8%, 28%. 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#42424D
RGB66, 66, 77
HSL240°, 8%, 28%
HSV240°, 14%, 30%
CMYK14, 14, 0, 70
Decimal4342349
CSS RGBrgb(66, 66, 77)
CSS HSLhsl(240, 8%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Flint Purple S43A8

Exact match

Valspar

Blue Coal 4011-3

ΔE 1.5 · #414450

PPG

Napoleon 1013-7

ΔE 2.1 · #404149

Vista Paint

Pantry Plum K-88

ΔE 2.1 · #3D3F4C

Benjamin Moore

Blackberry CC-962

ΔE 2.7 · #404251

Behr

Black Elegance N570-7

ΔE 2.7 · #3C3F4D

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 2.8 · #434750

Sherwin-Williams

Charcoal Blue SW2739

ΔE 2.9 · #3D4450

Dunn-Edwards

Parisian Night DEA184

ΔE 4.2 · #3F4855

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 4.4 · #423A45

Farrow & Ball

Paean Black 294

ΔE 4.4 · #494248

Kilz

Grate Black RM240

ΔE 4.5 · #49474C

Hallman-Lindsay

Jazlyn 1285

ΔE 4.5 · #464152

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 7.3 · #3F4647

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 8.8 · #383737

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 11.2 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#42424D
#4D4D42

Analogous

#42474D
#42424D
#47424D

Triadic

#42424D
#4D4242
#424D42

Split-Complementary

#42424D
#4D4742
#474D42

Tetradic

#42424D
#4D4247
#4D4D42
#424D47

Monochromatic

#0C0C0E
#1E1E24
#42424D
#656576
#8B8B9C

Rectangle

#42424D
#4D424D
#4D4D42
#424D42

Compound

#42424D
#47424D
#4D4D42
#474D42

Variations

Lighter

#636375
#898998
#BBBBC2

Darker

#34343E
#24242B
#151519

Saturation

#464649
#42424D
#21216E

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)

Aa

vs White

9.91:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

2.12:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#42424D
#40434D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#42424D
#42424C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#42424D
#414443

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Flint Purple 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

#715E55

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#42424D

Daylight 5500K

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

#5E6379

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#4C4C2E

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

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: #42424D;
CSS — background 
background-color: #42424D;
CSS Variable 
--color-flint-purple: #42424D;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'flint-purple': '#42424D' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#42424D] text-[#42424D]
SCSS 
$flint-purple: #42424D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #42424D?

#42424D is Flint Purple, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #42424D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Flint Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Flint Purple?

Flint Purple 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 Flint Purple?

You can download Flint Purple 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 Flint Purple?

The hex code is #42424D. In RGB it's 66, 66, 77, and in HSL it's 240°, 8%, 28%.

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