BLUES

Nypd

#4A7081

RGB 74, 112, 129 · HSL 199°, 27%, 40% · CMYK 43, 13, 0, 49

Nypd is #4A7081 in HEX — rgb(74, 112, 129), hsl(199°, 27%, 40%), cmyk(43%, 13%, 0%, 49%).

Nypd pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 199°, 27%, 40%. 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#4A7081

RGB74, 112, 129

HSL199°, 27%, 40%

HSV199°, 43%, 51%

CMYK43, 13, 0, 49

Decimal4878465

CSS RGBrgb(74, 112, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(199, 27%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Nypd N480-6

Exact match

Dulux

Happy Days S35B5

ΔE 1.5 · #4F7081

Kilz

Night Train RE110-02

ΔE 2.5 · #477382

Valspar

Empire Fleet Blue 4006-6C

ΔE 2.6 · #496E83

Benjamin Moore

Mozart 1665

ΔE 2.8 · #547385

Sherwin-Williams

Inky Blue SW9149

ΔE 2.8 · #4E7287

Vista Paint

Dusk Blue K-161

ΔE 3.4 · #506F7B

Hallman-Lindsay

Cape Cod Bay 633

ΔE 3.4 · #557080

Dunn-Edwards

Before the Storm DE5796

ΔE 3.9 · #4D6A77

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 5 · #4C6A74

PPG

Smoke Blue 1156-5

ΔE 5.3 · #53778F

RAL

Pearl Gentian Blue 5025

ΔE 7.4 · #2A6478

IKEA

IKEA154 154

ΔE 8.7 · #667480

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 10.5 · #4D5B6A

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 11.1 · #587675

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 18 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#4A7081

#825C4A

Analogous

#4A8277

#4A7081

#4A5582

Triadic

#4A7081

#824A70

#70824A

Split-Complementary

#4A7081

#824A55

#82774A

Tetradic

#4A7081

#774A82

#825C4A

#55824A

Monochromatic

#131C20

#2F4651

#4A7081

#6D98AB

#9EBAC7

Rectangle

#4A7081

#5C4A82

#825C4A

#70824A

Compound

#4A7081

#4A5582

#825C4A

#82774A

Variations

Lighter

#6491A6

#8EABB8

#BFCDD4

Darker

#3A5A69

#273E49

#17242B

Saturation

#5E696E

#4A7082

#257EA7

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

5.35:1

vs Black

3.93:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#4A7081

#5E6782

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4A7081

#6B6B7F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4A7081

#49726F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Nypd 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

#77817C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4A7081

Daylight 5500K

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

#6486A0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEC

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.

#6C4F41

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: #4A7081;

CSS — background

background-color: #4A7081;

CSS Variable

--color-nypd: #4A7081;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nypd': '#4A7081' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4A7081] text-[#4A7081]

SCSS

$nypd: #4A7081;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4A7081?

#4A7081 is Nypd, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #4A7081 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nypd?

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

What colors pair well with Nypd?

Nypd 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 Nypd?

You can download Nypd 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 Nypd?

The hex code is #4A7081. In RGB it's 74, 112, 129, and in HSL it's 199°, 27%, 40%.

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