PURPLES

Grape Fizz

#4B2977

RGB 75, 41, 119 · HSL 266°, 49%, 31% · CMYK 37, 66, 0, 53

Grape Fizz is #4B2977 in HEX — rgb(75, 41, 119), hsl(266°, 49%, 31%), cmyk(37%, 66%, 0%, 53%).

Grape Fizz pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 266°, 49%, 31%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#4B2977

RGB75, 41, 119

HSL266°, 49%, 31%

HSV266°, 66%, 47%

CMYK37, 66, 0, 53

Decimal4925815

CSS RGBrgb(75, 41, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(266, 49%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Grape Fizz BIC-36

Exact match

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 13.4 · #583E7B

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 15.7 · #1E2D6E

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 16.6 · #243F90

Dunn-Edwards

Violet Majesty DEA142

ΔE 18.3 · #644982

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 18.4 · #674C87

Dulux

Secret Tradition S44G8

ΔE 18.6 · #56447A

Hallman-Lindsay

Hot Sauna 1271

ΔE 19.9 · #3F3F75

PPG

Eggplant 1247-7

ΔE 20 · #5A4E88

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 21.9 · #604C7F

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 22 · #1F4992

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 22.4 · #564371

Sherwin-Williams

Impulsive Purple SW6832

ΔE 23.4 · #624977

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 24.8 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 36.2 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 41.3 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

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

#4B2977

#547628

Analogous

#282D76

#4B2977

#712876

Triadic

#4B2977

#764A28

#28764A

Split-Complementary

#4B2977

#767128

#2D7628

Tetradic

#4B2977

#76282D

#547628

#287671

Monochromatic

#0C0713

#26153D

#4B2977

#6E3CAF

#956BCC

Rectangle

#4B2977

#762854

#547628

#28764A

Compound

#4B2977

#712876

#547628

#2D7628

Variations

Lighter

#6B3AAA

#9069C1

#BFACD7

Darker

#3B1F60

#281443

#170B28

Saturation

#4E435B

#4A2876

#47148A

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

11.15:1

AAA

vs Black

1.88:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4B2977

#254177

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4B2977

#313170

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4B2977

#433F34

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Grape Fizz 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

#784B74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4B2977

Daylight 5500K

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

#655099

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE9EC

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.

#475F27

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: #4B2977;

CSS — background

background-color: #4B2977;

CSS Variable

--color-grape-fizz: #4B2977;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grape-fizz': '#4B2977' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4B2977] text-[#4B2977]

SCSS

$grape-fizz: #4B2977;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4B2977?

#4B2977 is Grape Fizz, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #4B2977 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grape Fizz?

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

What colors pair well with Grape Fizz?

Grape Fizz 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 Grape Fizz?

You can download Grape Fizz 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 Grape Fizz?

The hex code is #4B2977. In RGB it's 75, 41, 119, and in HSL it's 266°, 49%, 31%.

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