BLUES

Canyon Iris

#49548F

RGB 73, 84, 143 · HSL 231°, 32%, 42% · CMYK 49, 41, 0, 44

Canyon Iris is #49548F in HEX — rgb(73, 84, 143), hsl(231°, 32%, 42%), cmyk(49%, 41%, 0%, 44%).

Canyon Iris pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 231°, 32%, 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#49548F

RGB73, 84, 143

HSL231°, 32%, 42%

HSV231°, 49%, 56%

CMYK49, 41, 0, 44

Decimal4805775

CSS RGBrgb(73, 84, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(231, 32%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Blue Blood S560-6

ΔE 1.8 · #45548D

Vista Paint

Fresh Take C-1277

ΔE 2.7 · #515992

Benjamin Moore

Southern 819

ΔE 3.2 · #42558D

Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Take 1278

ΔE 3.6 · #505B93

Dunn-Edwards

Beaded Blue DE5909

ΔE 4 · #494D8B

Valspar

Homecoming Blue 4009-9

ΔE 4.2 · #484E83

Kilz

Sapphire Sequin RB120-02

ΔE 4.5 · #4B568A

Dulux

Purple Geisha SB8G7

ΔE 4.9 · #54518F

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 5.5 · #445397

Sherwin-Williams

Morning Glory SW6971

ΔE 5.8 · #3C4C80

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 11.6 · #1F4992

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 12.7 · #2D61AD

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 13.3 · #4A72B0

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 13.3 · #776BAB

RAL

Brillant Blue 5007

ΔE 13.4 · #3E5F8A

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 19.4 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#49548F

#8D8349

Analogous

#49758D

#49548F

#61498D

Triadic

#49548F

#8D4953

#538D49

Split-Complementary

#49548F

#8D6149

#758D49

Tetradic

#49548F

#8D4975

#8D8349

#498D61

Monochromatic

#151828

#2F355B

#49548F

#6E79B4

#A1A8CE

Rectangle

#49548F

#83498D

#8D8349

#538D49

Compound

#49548F

#61498D

#8D8349

#758D49

Variations

Lighter

#636EAF

#8E95BE

#C0C3D7

Darker

#394272

#262C50

#16192F

Saturation

#616475

#49538D

#243AB2

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

7.12:1

AAA

vs Black

2.95:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#49548F

#40588F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#49548F

#525289

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#49548F

#416058

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Canyon Iris 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

#766C86

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#49548F

Daylight 5500K

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

#6371AB

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.

#746C42

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: #49548F;

CSS — background

background-color: #49548F;

CSS Variable

--color-canyon-iris: #49548F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'canyon-iris': '#49548F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#49548F] text-[#49548F]

SCSS

$canyon-iris: #49548F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #49548F?

#49548F is Canyon Iris, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #49548F warm or cool?

Canyon Iris reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Canyon Iris?

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

What colors pair well with Canyon Iris?

Canyon Iris 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 Canyon Iris?

You can download Canyon Iris 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 Canyon Iris?

The hex code is #49548F. In RGB it's 73, 84, 143, and in HSL it's 231°, 32%, 42%.

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