BLUES

Steadfast

#4A5977

RGB 74, 89, 119 · HSL 220°, 23%, 38% · CMYK 38, 25, 0, 53

Steadfast is #4A5977 in HEX — rgb(74, 89, 119), hsl(220°, 23%, 38%), cmyk(38%, 25%, 0%, 53%).

Steadfast pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 220°, 23%, 38%. 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#4A5977

RGB74, 89, 119

HSL220°, 23%, 38%

HSV220°, 38%, 47%

CMYK38, 25, 0, 53

Decimal4872567

CSS RGBrgb(74, 89, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(220, 23%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Steadfast S40D7

Exact match

Behr

Script Ink N540-6

ΔE 1.9 · #4B5974

Dunn-Edwards

Newbury Port DE5881

ΔE 2.2 · #445A79

Benjamin Moore

Indi CSP-565

ΔE 2.5 · #455873

Kilz

Authentic Navy RC120-02

ΔE 2.5 · #475A75

Valspar

Mystified 4011-8

ΔE 3.5 · #48536D

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 4.6 · #3A5170

Sherwin-Williams

Luxe Blue SW6537

ΔE 5 · #516582

PPG

Stained Glass 1165-6

ΔE 5.5 · #556682

Hallman-Lindsay

Into The Stratosphere 627

ΔE 6.4 · #425267

Vista Paint

Happy Tune C-647

ΔE 6.7 · #315472

RAL

Distant Blue 5023

ΔE 7.8 · #49678D

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 9.1 · #636E8F

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 11 · #334059

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 12.6 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 15.3 · #4C6A74

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

#4A5977

#77684B

Analogous

#4B7077

#4A5977

#524B77

Triadic

#4A5977

#774B59

#59774B

Split-Complementary

#4A5977

#77524B

#70774B

Tetradic

#4A5977

#774B70

#77684B

#4B7752

Monochromatic

#101319

#2D3648

#4A5977

#6C7EA3

#9BA7C0

Rectangle

#4A5977

#684B77

#77684B

#59774B

Compound

#4A5977

#524B77

#77684B

#70774B

Variations

Lighter

#63779E

#8E9AB3

#BFC5D1

Darker

#3B4760

#283143

#171C27

Saturation

#5A5F68

#4B5977

#254D9C

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

7.03:1

AAA

vs Black

2.99:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4A5977

#4D5877

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4A5977

#575774

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4A5977

#475E5A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Steadfast 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

#776F74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4A5977

Daylight 5500K

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

#647499

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#67593E

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: #4A5977;

CSS — background

background-color: #4A5977;

CSS Variable

--color-steadfast: #4A5977;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'steadfast': '#4A5977' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4A5977] text-[#4A5977]

SCSS

$steadfast: #4A5977;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4A5977?

#4A5977 is Steadfast, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #4A5977 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Steadfast?

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

What colors pair well with Steadfast?

Steadfast 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 Steadfast?

You can download Steadfast 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 Steadfast?

The hex code is #4A5977. In RGB it's 74, 89, 119, and in HSL it's 220°, 23%, 38%.

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