PURPLES

Sovereign

#4A4257

RGB 74, 66, 87 · HSL 263°, 14%, 30% · CMYK 15, 24, 0, 66

Sovereign is #4A4257 in HEX — rgb(74, 66, 87), hsl(263°, 14%, 30%), cmyk(15%, 24%, 0%, 66%).

Sovereign pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 263°, 14%, 30%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#4A4257

RGB74, 66, 87

HSL263°, 14%, 30%

HSV263°, 24%, 34%

CMYK15, 24, 0, 66

Decimal4866647

CSS RGBrgb(74, 66, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(263, 14%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sovereign HDC-CL-06

Exact match

Dulux

Violet Intense S44B8

ΔE 2.1 · #4C4456

Benjamin Moore

Plum 2070-20

ΔE 2.2 · #463D51

PPG

Blackberry 1172-7 · 13-21

ΔE 2.6 · #4A4354

Vista Paint

Royal Treatment K-48

ΔE 2.9 · #443E50

Hallman-Lindsay

Jazlyn 1285

ΔE 3 · #464152

Dunn-Edwards

Violet Shadow DEA192

ΔE 3.2 · #4D4860

Kilz

Blue Galaxy RB100-02

ΔE 4.7 · #41445C

Valspar

Plum Good 4011-10

ΔE 5.6 · #54415B

Sherwin-Williams

Quixotic Plum SW6265

ΔE 5.6 · #4A4653

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 7.1 · #50414C

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 7.4 · #423A45

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 8.5 · #334059

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 9.4 · #434750

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 11.6 · #5E3D5A

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 15.8 · #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

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

#4A4257

#4F5742

Analogous

#424457

#4A4257

#554257

Triadic

#4A4257

#574A42

#42574A

Split-Complementary

#4A4257

#575542

#445742

Tetradic

#4A4257

#574244

#4F5742

#425755

Monochromatic

#0C0B0F

#25212C

#4A4257

#6F6383

#968BA7

Rectangle

#4A4257

#57424F

#4F5742

#42574A

Compound

#4A4257

#554257

#4F5742

#445742

Variations

Lighter

#6D6080

#9187A1

#BFBAC7

Darker

#3B3446

#292431

#18151C

Saturation

#4C4950

#4A4257

#422178

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

9.51:1

AAA

vs Black

2.21:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4A4257

#424757

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4A4257

#434355

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4A4257

#484644

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Sovereign 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

#775E5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4A4257

Daylight 5500K

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

#646381

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#455131

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: #4A4257;

CSS — background

background-color: #4A4257;

CSS Variable

--color-sovereign: #4A4257;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sovereign': '#4A4257' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4A4257] text-[#4A4257]

SCSS

$sovereign: #4A4257;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4A4257?

#4A4257 is Sovereign, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #4A4257 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sovereign?

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

What colors pair well with Sovereign?

Sovereign 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 Sovereign?

You can download Sovereign 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 Sovereign?

The hex code is #4A4257. In RGB it's 74, 66, 87, and in HSL it's 263°, 14%, 30%.

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