BLUES

Dramatist

#4B4775

RGB 75, 71, 117 · HSL 245°, 24%, 37% · CMYK 36, 39, 0, 54

Dramatist is #4B4775 in HEX — rgb(75, 71, 117), hsl(245°, 24%, 37%), cmyk(36%, 39%, 0%, 54%).

Dramatist pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 245°, 24%, 37%. 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#4B4775

RGB75, 71, 117

HSL245°, 24%, 37%

HSV245°, 39%, 46%

CMYK36, 39, 0, 54

Decimal4933493

CSS RGBrgb(75, 71, 117)

CSS HSLhsl(245, 24%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Purple Pool S43F8

ΔE 1.2 · #4B4976

PPG

Imperial Purple 1175-7

ΔE 2.5 · #534A77

Valspar

Spirit Blue 4011-9

ΔE 2.6 · #49456F

Behr

Dramatist MQ5-43

ΔE 2.6 · #4B4678

Kilz

Renaissance Tapestry RH240

ΔE 2.9 · #48436D

Sherwin-Williams

Izmir Purple SW6825

ΔE 3.1 · #4D426E

Dunn-Edwards

Grand Purple DEA141

ΔE 3.5 · #534778

Vista Paint

Voldemort C-1256

ΔE 4.1 · #4D426B

Hallman-Lindsay

Altar Of Heaven 1264

ΔE 4.1 · #4D4C80

Benjamin Moore

Grape 2068-20

ΔE 4.2 · #423E6E

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 13.1 · #6C4675

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 14 · #1D375C

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 14.2 · #3A5170

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 15.5 · #7B598F

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 15.7 · #5E3D5A

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 18.3 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

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

#4B4775

#717548

Analogous

#485B75

#4B4775

#624875

Triadic

#4B4775

#754B48

#48754B

Split-Complementary

#4B4775

#756248

#5B7548

Tetradic

#4B4775

#75485B

#717548

#487562

Monochromatic

#0E0E16

#2D2B46

#4B4775

#6C67A2

#9A97BF

Rectangle

#4B4775

#754871

#717548

#48754B

Compound

#4B4775

#624875

#717548

#5B7548

Variations

Lighter

#65609D

#8E8BB2

#BFBDD0

Darker

#3C385F

#282642

#171627

Saturation

#595865

#4B4875

#2E2499

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

8.55:1

AAA

vs Black

2.46:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4B4775

#3F4E75

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4B4775

#484870

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4B4775

#46514B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Dramatist 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

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#786273

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4B4775

Daylight 5500K

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

#656797

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.

#61643C

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: #4B4775;

CSS — background

background-color: #4B4775;

CSS Variable

--color-dramatist: #4B4775;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dramatist': '#4B4775' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4B4775] text-[#4B4775]

SCSS

$dramatist: #4B4775;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4B4775?

#4B4775 is Dramatist, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #4B4775 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dramatist?

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

What colors pair well with Dramatist?

Dramatist 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 Dramatist?

You can download Dramatist 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 Dramatist?

The hex code is #4B4775. In RGB it's 75, 71, 117, and in HSL it's 245°, 24%, 37%.

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