NEUTRALS

Violet Black

#49434A

RGB 73, 67, 74 · HSL 291°, 5%, 28% · CMYK 1, 9, 0, 71

Violet Black is #49434A in HEX — rgb(73, 67, 74), hsl(291°, 5%, 28%), cmyk(1%, 9%, 0%, 71%).

Violet Black pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 291°, 5%, 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#49434A

RGB73, 67, 74

HSL291°, 5%, 28%

HSV291°, 9%, 29%

CMYK1, 9, 0, 71

Decimal4801354

CSS RGBrgb(73, 67, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(291, 5%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Paean Black 294

ΔE 0.9 · #494248

PPG

Blackhearth 1003-7

ΔE 1.3 · #49454B

Benjamin Moore

Galaxy 2117-20

ΔE 2.5 · #423E45

Kilz

Grate Black RM240

ΔE 2.5 · #49474C

Vista Paint

My Place or Yours? C-1312

ΔE 2.6 · #4E434C

Behr

Eclectic Purple PPU17-20

ΔE 2.8 · #493E45

Sherwin-Williams

Plum Brown SW6272

ΔE 3 · #4E4247

Dulux

Ishtar S44A8

ΔE 3.3 · #484450

Valspar

Rare Wine 1011-9

ΔE 3.7 · #4D404A

Hallman-Lindsay

My Place Or Yours? 1313

ΔE 3.7 · #4F434E

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 4.3 · #4D3E45

RAL

Graphite Grey 7024

ΔE 4.4 · #474A51

Dunn-Edwards

Black Tie DE6357

ΔE 4.7 · #464647

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 6.9 · #3F4647

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 7.9 · #383737

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 9.4 · #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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#49434A

#454B44

Analogous

#46444B

#49434A

#4B4448

Triadic

#49434A

#4B4A44

#444B4A

Split-Complementary

#49434A

#484B44

#444B46

Tetradic

#49434A

#4B4644

#454B44

#44484B

Monochromatic

#0D0C0D

#221F23

#49434A

#716873

#988F99

Rectangle

#49434A

#4B4445

#454B44

#444B4A

Compound

#49434A

#4B4448

#454B44

#444B46

Variations

Lighter

#706772

#948C96

#C0BCC1

Darker

#3B363C

#292529

#181618

Saturation

#484648

#4A444B

#62226D

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

9.61:1

AAA

vs Black

2.19:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#49434A

#45464A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#49434A

#444449

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#49434A

#484444

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Violet Black 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

#765F53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#49434A

Daylight 5500K

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

#636477

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.

#324C2E

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: #49434A;

CSS — background

background-color: #49434A;

CSS Variable

--color-violet-black: #49434A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'violet-black': '#49434A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#49434A] text-[#49434A]

SCSS

$violet-black: #49434A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #49434A?

#49434A is Violet Black, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #49434A warm or cool?

Violet Black reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Violet Black?

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

What colors pair well with Violet Black?

Violet Black 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 Violet Black?

You can download Violet Black 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 Violet Black?

The hex code is #49434A. In RGB it's 73, 67, 74, and in HSL it's 291°, 5%, 28%.

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