NEUTRALS

Plum Island

#4A4050

RGB 74, 64, 80 · HSL 278°, 11%, 28% · CMYK 7, 20, 0, 69

Plum Island is #4A4050 in HEX — rgb(74, 64, 80), hsl(278°, 11%, 28%), cmyk(7%, 20%, 0%, 69%).

Plum Island pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 278°, 11%, 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#4A4050

RGB74, 64, 80

HSL278°, 11%, 28%

HSV278°, 20%, 31%

CMYK7, 20, 0, 69

Decimal4866128

CSS RGBrgb(74, 64, 80)

CSS HSLhsl(278, 11%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Plum Island C-1383

Exact match

PPG

Blackberry 1172-7 · 13-21

ΔE 1.8 · #4A4354

Dulux

Centre Rock S49A8

ΔE 2 · #453C4D

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum Island historic-plum-island

ΔE 2.2 · #463C4E

Behr

Aubergine N100-7

ΔE 2.6 · #433B4A

Benjamin Moore

Plum 2070-20

ΔE 3 · #463D51

Dunn-Edwards

Preserve DEA193

ΔE 3.4 · #4A3C50

Sherwin-Williams

Quixotic Plum SW6265

ΔE 3.8 · #4A4653

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 4 · #50414C

Valspar

Rare Wine 1011-9

ΔE 4.1 · #4D404A

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 4.4 · #423A45

Kilz

Eggplant RA110-02

ΔE 5.1 · #503C50

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 7.7 · #434750

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 10.4 · #334059

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 12.3 · #3F4647

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 14 · #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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#4A4050

#454F40

Analogous

#42404F

#4A4050

#4F404D

Triadic

#4A4050

#4F4940

#404F49

Split-Complementary

#4A4050

#4D4F40

#404F42

Tetradic

#4A4050

#4F4240

#454F40

#404D4F

Monochromatic

#0D0B0E

#221E25

#4A4050

#71627A

#9788A0

Rectangle

#4A4050

#4F4045

#454F40

#404F49

Compound

#4A4050

#4F404D

#454F40

#404F42

Variations

Lighter

#6F6078

#94879B

#C0BAC4

Darker

#3B3340

#29232C

#18141A

Saturation

#48454A

#49404F

#52206F

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

9.81:1

AAA

vs Black

2.14:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4A4050

#424550

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4A4050

#42424E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4A4050

#484342

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Plum Island 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

#775D57

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4A4050

Daylight 5500K

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

#64627B

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.

#394C2E

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: #4A4050;

CSS — background

background-color: #4A4050;

CSS Variable

--color-plum-island: #4A4050;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'plum-island': '#4A4050' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4A4050] text-[#4A4050]

SCSS

$plum-island: #4A4050;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4A4050?

#4A4050 is Plum Island, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4A4050 warm or cool?

Plum Island reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Plum Island?

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

What colors pair well with Plum Island?

Plum Island 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 Plum Island?

You can download Plum Island 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 Plum Island?

The hex code is #4A4050. In RGB it's 74, 64, 80, and in HSL it's 278°, 11%, 28%.

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