PURPLES

Rare Orchid

#4B4169

RGB 75, 65, 105 · HSL 255°, 24%, 33% · CMYK 29, 38, 0, 59

Rare Orchid is #4B4169 in HEX — rgb(75, 65, 105), hsl(255°, 24%, 33%), cmyk(29%, 38%, 0%, 59%).

Rare Orchid pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 255°, 24%, 33%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#4B4169

RGB75, 65, 105

HSL255°, 24%, 33%

HSV255°, 38%, 41%

CMYK29, 38, 0, 59

Decimal4931945

CSS RGBrgb(75, 65, 105)

CSS HSLhsl(255, 24%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Rare Orchid K-56

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Voldemort 1257

ΔE 1.5 · #4D416B

Kilz

Renaissance Tapestry RH240

ΔE 2.2 · #48436D

Sherwin-Williams

Izmir Purple SW6825

ΔE 2.6 · #4D426E

Valspar

Spirit Blue 4011-9

ΔE 2.7 · #49456F

Dulux

Eccentric Purple SB8G9

ΔE 2.8 · #504671

Behr

Heraldic MQ5-44

ΔE 3.3 · #454064

PPG

Imperial Purple 1175-7

ΔE 4.8 · #534A77

Benjamin Moore

Gentle 2071-20

ΔE 5.3 · #533D69

Dunn-Edwards

Grand Purple DEA141

ΔE 6.2 · #534778

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 11.9 · #5E3D5A

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 12.4 · #6C4675

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 13.3 · #1D375C

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 13.4 · #334059

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 14.1 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 18.4 · #50414C

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

#4B4169

#5E6840

Analogous

#404A68

#4B4169

#5E4068

Triadic

#4B4169

#684A40

#40684A

Split-Complementary

#4B4169

#685E40

#4A6840

Tetradic

#4B4169

#68404A

#5E6840

#40685E

Monochromatic

#0B0A10

#282339

#4B4169

#6C5D98

#958AB7

Rectangle

#4B4169

#68405E

#5E6840

#40684A

Compound

#4B4169

#5E4068

#5E6840

#4A6840

Variations

Lighter

#685A93

#8E84AD

#BEB9CD

Darker

#3B3254

#28223B

#171322

Saturation

#514E5A

#4A4068

#3A2088

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

9.30:1

AAA

vs Black

2.26:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4B4169

#3D4969

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4B4169

#434365

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4B4169

#474945

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Rare Orchid 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

#785D6A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4B4169

Daylight 5500K

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

#65628E

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.

#505936

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: #4B4169;

CSS — background

background-color: #4B4169;

CSS Variable

--color-rare-orchid: #4B4169;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rare-orchid': '#4B4169' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4B4169] text-[#4B4169]

SCSS

$rare-orchid: #4B4169;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4B4169?

#4B4169 is Rare Orchid, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #4B4169 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rare Orchid?

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

What colors pair well with Rare Orchid?

Rare Orchid 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 Rare Orchid?

You can download Rare Orchid 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 Rare Orchid?

The hex code is #4B4169. In RGB it's 75, 65, 105, and in HSL it's 255°, 24%, 33%.

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