PURPLES

Scarlet Gum

#4A2D57

RGB 74, 45, 87 · HSL 281°, 32%, 26% · CMYK 15, 48, 0, 66

Scarlet Gum is #4A2D57 in HEX — rgb(74, 45, 87), hsl(281°, 32%, 26%), cmyk(15%, 48%, 0%, 66%).

Scarlet Gum pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 281°, 32%, 26%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#4A2D57

RGB74, 45, 87

HSL281°, 32%, 26%

HSV281°, 48%, 34%

CMYK15, 48, 0, 66

Decimal4861271

CSS RGBrgb(74, 45, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(281, 32%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

New Purple S45F9

ΔE 4 · #4D3358

Vista Paint

Joyous Song C-1186

ΔE 5.8 · #5A345C

Hallman-Lindsay

Joyous Song 1187

ΔE 6.1 · #5B365E

Benjamin Moore

Purplicious CSP-465

ΔE 6.4 · #4E3455

Sherwin-Williams

Kimono Violet SW6839

ΔE 7.2 · #5D395F

Behr

Interlude S-H-690

ΔE 7.4 · #382A59

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Odyssey DEA143

ΔE 9.4 · #643E65

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 9.7 · #564371

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 11.3 · #5E3D5A

PPG

Royal Plum 1178-7

ΔE 11.8 · #654161

Kilz

Renaissance Tapestry RH240

ΔE 11.9 · #48436D

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 12.4 · #6C4675

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 19.1 · #1D375C

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 20.2 · #7B598F

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 21.5 · #50414C

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 21.8 · #423A45

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

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

#4A2D57

#3B582D

Analogous

#352D58

#4A2D57

#582D50

Triadic

#4A2D57

#584A2D

#2D584A

Split-Complementary

#4A2D57

#50582D

#2D5835

Tetradic

#4A2D57

#58352D

#3B582D

#2D5058

Monochromatic

#0E0911

#1F1325

#4A2D57

#75478A

#9C6BB3

Rectangle

#4A2D57

#582D3B

#3B582D

#2D584A

Compound

#4A2D57

#582D50

#3B582D

#2D5835

Variations

Lighter

#744789

#996FAD

#C2AECC

Darker

#3C2347

#291831

#180D1D

Saturation

#453C49

#4A2D58

#52176E

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

11.64:1

AAA

vs Black

1.80:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4A2D57

#343D57

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4A2D57

#333353

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4A2D57

#463733

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Scarlet Gum 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

#774E5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4A2D57

Daylight 5500K

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

#645381

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE9EC

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.

#334829

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: #4A2D57;

CSS — background

background-color: #4A2D57;

CSS Variable

--color-scarlet-gum: #4A2D57;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'scarlet-gum': '#4A2D57' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4A2D57] text-[#4A2D57]

SCSS

$scarlet-gum: #4A2D57;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4A2D57?

#4A2D57 is Scarlet Gum, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #4A2D57 warm or cool?

Scarlet Gum reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Scarlet Gum?

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

What colors pair well with Scarlet Gum?

Scarlet Gum 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 Scarlet Gum?

You can download Scarlet Gum 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 Scarlet Gum?

The hex code is #4A2D57. In RGB it's 74, 45, 87, and in HSL it's 281°, 32%, 26%.

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