BLUES

Beaded Blue

#494D8B

RGB 73, 77, 139 · HSL 236°, 31%, 42% · CMYK 47, 45, 0, 45

Beaded Blue is #494D8B in HEX — rgb(73, 77, 139), hsl(236°, 31%, 42%), cmyk(47%, 45%, 0%, 45%).

Beaded Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 236°, 31%, 42%. 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#494D8B

RGB73, 77, 139

HSL236°, 31%, 42%

HSV236°, 47%, 55%

CMYK47, 45, 0, 45

Decimal4803979

CSS RGBrgb(73, 77, 139)

CSS HSLhsl(236, 31%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Beaded Blue DE5909

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Scandinavian 2068-30

ΔE 1.6 · #4F4F8D

Dulux

Brilliant Purple SB8G8

ΔE 2.8 · #4D4985

Behr

Boudoir Blue MQ5-48

ΔE 3.2 · #444E88

Vista Paint

Petulant Pat K-64

ΔE 4.2 · #50498A

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 4.7 · #445397

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Highlight 613

ΔE 5.6 · #324A8B

Valspar

Homecoming Blue 4009-9

ΔE 5.7 · #484E83

Sherwin-Williams

Morning Glory SW6971

ΔE 7.6 · #3C4C80

Kilz

Sapphire Sequin RB120-02

ΔE 7.8 · #4B568A

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 10.3 · #1F4992

RAL

Traffic Blue 5017

ΔE 13.7 · #063971

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 13.8 · #2D61AD

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 14.2 · #776BAB

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 16.8 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 22.9 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#494D8B

#8C884A

Analogous

#4A708C

#494D8B

#674A8C

Triadic

#494D8B

#8C4A4E

#4E8C4A

Split-Complementary

#494D8B

#8C674A

#708C4A

Tetradic

#494D8B

#8C4A70

#8C884A

#4A8C67

Monochromatic

#151628

#30325A

#494D8B

#6F74B3

#A1A4CE

Rectangle

#494D8B

#884A8C

#8C884A

#4E8C4A

Compound

#494D8B

#674A8C

#8C884A

#708C4A

Variations

Lighter

#6469AD

#8F92BE

#C0C1D6

Darker

#3A3E72

#27294F

#16182E

Saturation

#616275

#4A4E8C

#252EB1

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

7.73:1

AAA

vs Black

2.72:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#494D8B

#3B548B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#494D8B

#4C4C85

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#494D8B

#415B52

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Beaded Blue 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

#766683

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#494D8B

Daylight 5500K

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

#636BA8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EAEC

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.

#737043

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: #494D8B;

CSS — background

background-color: #494D8B;

CSS Variable

--color-beaded-blue: #494D8B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'beaded-blue': '#494D8B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#494D8B] text-[#494D8B]

SCSS

$beaded-blue: #494D8B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #494D8B?

#494D8B is Beaded Blue, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #494D8B warm or cool?

Beaded Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Beaded Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Beaded Blue?

Beaded Blue 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 Beaded Blue?

You can download Beaded Blue 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 Beaded Blue?

The hex code is #494D8B. In RGB it's 73, 77, 139, and in HSL it's 236°, 31%, 42%.

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