BLUES

Renaissance Tapestry

#48436D

RGB 72, 67, 109 · HSL 247°, 24%, 35% · CMYK 34, 39, 0, 57

Renaissance Tapestry is #48436D in HEX — rgb(72, 67, 109), hsl(247°, 24%, 35%), cmyk(34%, 39%, 0%, 57%).

Renaissance Tapestry pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 247°, 24%, 35%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#48436D

RGB72, 67, 109

HSL247°, 24%, 35%

HSV247°, 39%, 43%

CMYK34, 39, 0, 57

Decimal4735853

CSS RGBrgb(72, 67, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(247, 24%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Renaissance Tapestry RH240

Exact match

Valspar

Spirit Blue 4011-9

ΔE 0.9 · #49456F

Vista Paint

Rare Orchid K-56

ΔE 2.2 · #4B4169

Dulux

Eccentric Purple SB8G9

ΔE 2.5 · #504671

Hallman-Lindsay

Voldemort 1257

ΔE 2.6 · #4D416B

Sherwin-Williams

Izmir Purple SW6825

ΔE 2.6 · #4D426E

Behr

Napa Grape 660F-7

ΔE 2.8 · #403F6B

PPG

Imperial Purple 1175-7

ΔE 4 · #534A77

Benjamin Moore

Grape 2068-20

ΔE 4.5 · #423E6E

Dunn-Edwards

Grand Purple DEA141

ΔE 5.5 · #534778

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 12.3 · #1D375C

RAL

Night Blue 5022

ΔE 12.9 · #252850

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 13.2 · #3A5170

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 13.4 · #334059

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 14 · #5E3D5A

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 18.8 · #636E8F

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

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#48436D

#6A6F44

Analogous

#44546F

#48436D

#5E446F

Triadic

#48436D

#6F4944

#446F49

Split-Complementary

#48436D

#6F5E44

#546F44

Tetradic

#48436D

#6F4454

#6A6F44

#446F5E

Monochromatic

#0A0A10

#2A273F

#48436D

#68619E

#9590BB

Rectangle

#48436D

#6F446A

#6A6F44

#446F49

Compound

#48436D

#5E446F

#6A6F44

#546F44

Variations

Lighter

#645D98

#8C87B0

#BEBBCF

Darker

#3A3559

#27243E

#171524

Saturation

#545360

#49446F

#2F2291

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

9.13:1

AAA

vs Black

2.30:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#48436D

#3C4A6D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#48436D

#444469

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#48436D

#434C47

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Renaissance Tapestry lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

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How it looks under different light

#755F6D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#48436D

Daylight 5500K

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

#636491

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#5A5F39

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: #48436D;

CSS — background

background-color: #48436D;

CSS Variable

--color-renaissance-tapestry: #48436D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'renaissance-tapestry': '#48436D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#48436D] text-[#48436D]

SCSS

$renaissance-tapestry: #48436D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #48436D?

#48436D is Renaissance Tapestry, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #48436D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Renaissance Tapestry?

Renaissance Tapestry works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Renaissance Tapestry?

Renaissance Tapestry pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Renaissance Tapestry?

You can download Renaissance Tapestry 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 Renaissance Tapestry?

The hex code is #48436D. In RGB it's 72, 67, 109, and in HSL it's 247°, 24%, 35%.

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