PURPLES

Oregon Grape

#49354E

RGB 73, 53, 78 · HSL 288°, 19%, 26% · CMYK 6, 32, 0, 69

Oregon Grape is #49354E in HEX — rgb(73, 53, 78), hsl(288°, 19%, 26%), cmyk(6%, 32%, 0%, 69%).

Oregon Grape pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 288°, 19%, 26%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#49354E

RGB73, 53, 78

HSL288°, 19%, 26%

HSV288°, 32%, 31%

CMYK6, 32, 0, 69

Decimal4797774

CSS RGBrgb(73, 53, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(288, 19%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Oregon Grape S45D9

ΔE 0.4 · #48354E

Benjamin Moore

Exotic 2071-10

ΔE 2.1 · #44344E

Kilz

Eggplant RA110-02

ΔE 4.4 · #503C50

Vista Paint

Dreamy Heaven C-1200

ΔE 4.7 · #563E56

Dunn-Edwards

Preserve DEA193

ΔE 4.8 · #4A3C50

Behr

Deep Aubergine 100F-7

ΔE 5.2 · #46384A

Valspar

Plum Good 4011-10

ΔE 5.2 · #54415B

Sherwin-Williams

Concord Grape SW6559

ΔE 5.4 · #443757

Hallman-Lindsay

Dreamy Heaven 1201

ΔE 6 · #594158

PPG

Royal Indigo 1174-7

ΔE 6.8 · #4E4260

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 7.7 · #5E3D5A

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 10.3 · #50414C

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 10.4 · #423A45

RAL

Violet Blue 5000

ΔE 11.3 · #2A2E4B

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 13.1 · #334059

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 17.2 · #1D375C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#49354E

#3B4F36

Analogous

#3D364F

#49354E

#4F3647

Triadic

#49354E

#4F4A36

#364F4A

Split-Complementary

#49354E

#474F36

#364F3D

Tetradic

#49354E

#4F3D36

#3B4F36

#36474F

Monochromatic

#0E0A0F

#1F1721

#49354E

#74557C

#9C79A4

Rectangle

#49354E

#4F363B

#3B4F36

#364F4A

Compound

#49354E

#4F3647

#3B4F36

#364F3D

Variations

Lighter

#74547C

#997BA0

#C2B4C6

Darker

#3B2A40

#291D2C

#18111A

Saturation

#453F46

#4A364F

#5A1B6A

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

11.04:1

AAA

vs Black

1.90:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#49354E

#3A3F4E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#49354E

#39394B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#49354E

#473A38

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Oregon Grape carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#765456

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#49354E

Daylight 5500K

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

#63597A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#30462A

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: #49354E;

CSS — background

background-color: #49354E;

CSS Variable

--color-oregon-grape: #49354E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oregon-grape': '#49354E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#49354E] text-[#49354E]

SCSS

$oregon-grape: #49354E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #49354E?

#49354E is Oregon Grape, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #49354E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Oregon Grape?

Oregon Grape works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Oregon Grape?

Oregon Grape pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Oregon Grape?

You can download Oregon Grape 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 Oregon Grape?

The hex code is #49354E. In RGB it's 73, 53, 78, and in HSL it's 288°, 19%, 26%.

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