PURPLES

Indigo Static

#4B0183

RGB 75, 1, 131 · HSL 274°, 98%, 26% · CMYK 43, 99, 0, 49

Indigo Static is #4B0183 in HEX — rgb(75, 1, 131), hsl(274°, 98%, 26%), cmyk(43%, 99%, 0%, 49%).

Indigo Static pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 274°, 98%, 26%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#4B0183

RGB75, 1, 131

HSL274°, 98%, 26%

HSV274°, 99%, 51%

CMYK43, 99, 0, 49

Decimal4915587

CSS RGBrgb(75, 1, 131)

CSS HSLhsl(274, 98%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sugar Plum 680B-7

ΔE 13.9 · #6E2B98

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 33.6 · #243F90

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 36.5 · #1E2D6E

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 36.9 · #583E7B

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 40.7 · #674C87

Dunn-Edwards

Violet Majesty DEA142

ΔE 41 · #644982

Dulux

Mystic Spell S45H8

ΔE 41.3 · #6B457B

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 41.3 · #1F4992

PPG

Cleopatra's Gown 1249-7

ΔE 42.6 · #795088

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Highlight 613

ΔE 43.4 · #324A8B

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 44.5 · #87558C

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 45.1 · #604C7F

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 45.8 · #7B598F

Sherwin-Williams

Impulsive Purple SW6832

ΔE 46.7 · #624977

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 56.4 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 64.2 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

3/100

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

#4B0183

#3A8301

Analogous

#0A0183

#4B0183

#83017B

Triadic

#4B0183

#834B01

#01834B

Split-Complementary

#4B0183

#7B8301

#01830A

Tetradic

#4B0183

#830A01

#3A8301

#017B83

Monochromatic

#0E0019

#200138

#4B0183

#7602CF

#9D21FD

Rectangle

#4B0183

#83013A

#3A8301

#01834B

Compound

#4B0183

#83017B

#3A8301

#01830A

Variations

Lighter

#7602CE

#9A2FEC

#C390EA

Darker

#3C006A

#290049

#18002A

Saturation

#452F56

#4B0183

#4B0184

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

12.87:1

AAA

vs Black

1.63:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4B0183

#003C83

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4B0183

#1D1D7B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4B0183

#3F3725

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Indigo Static 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

#782D7D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4B0183

Daylight 5500K

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

#6532A2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE7EE

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.

#32650B

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: #4B0183;

CSS — background

background-color: #4B0183;

CSS Variable

--color-indigo-static: #4B0183;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'indigo-static': '#4B0183' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4B0183] text-[#4B0183]

SCSS

$indigo-static: #4B0183;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4B0183?

#4B0183 is Indigo Static, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #4B0183 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Indigo Static?

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

What colors pair well with Indigo Static?

Indigo Static 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 Indigo Static?

You can download Indigo Static 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 Indigo Static?

The hex code is #4B0183. In RGB it's 75, 1, 131, and in HSL it's 274°, 98%, 26%.

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