PURPLES

Bossa Nova

#4C3D4E

RGB 76, 61, 78 · HSL 293°, 12%, 27% · CMYK 3, 22, 0, 69

Bossa Nova is #4C3D4E in HEX — rgb(76, 61, 78), hsl(293°, 12%, 27%), cmyk(3%, 22%, 0%, 69%).

Bossa Nova pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 293°, 12%, 27%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#4C3D4E

RGB76, 61, 78

HSL293°, 12%, 27%

HSV293°, 22%, 31%

CMYK3, 22, 0, 69

Decimal4996430

CSS RGBrgb(76, 61, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(293, 12%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Petunia Patty 1228

ΔE 2 · #4A3C4A

Benjamin Moore

Black 2072-20

ΔE 2.1 · #4E3E4C

Dunn-Edwards

Preserve DEA193

ΔE 2.1 · #4A3C50

Vista Paint

Midnight Affair K-8

ΔE 2.2 · #483D4C

Behr

Deep Aubergine 100F-7

ΔE 2.4 · #46384A

Dulux

Centre Rock S49A8

ΔE 2.8 · #453C4D

Kilz

Eggplant RA110-02

ΔE 2.8 · #503C50

PPG

Blackberry 1172-7 · 13-21

ΔE 3.9 · #4A4354

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 4.2 · #50414C

Valspar

Rare Wine 1011-9

ΔE 4.7 · #4D404A

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 5.3 · #423A45

Sherwin-Williams

Quixotic Plum SW6265

ΔE 6.1 · #4A4653

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 10 · #434750

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 10.6 · #5E3D5A

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 11.7 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 15.7 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#4C3D4E

#3F4D3D

Analogous

#433D4D

#4C3D4E

#4D3D47

Triadic

#4C3D4E

#4D4B3D

#3D4D4B

Split-Complementary

#4C3D4E

#474D3D

#3D4D43

Tetradic

#4C3D4E

#4D433D

#3F4D3D

#3D474D

Monochromatic

#0E0B0E

#211B22

#4C3D4E

#755E78

#9B849F

Rectangle

#4C3D4E

#4D3D3F

#3F4D3D

#3D4D4B

Compound

#4C3D4E

#4D3D47

#3F4D3D

#3D4D43

Variations

Lighter

#745D77

#98849B

#C2B8C3

Darker

#3C303E

#2A212B

#181319

Saturation

#474247

#4B3D4D

#621E6B

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

10.07:1

AAA

vs Black

2.08:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4C3D4E

#41444E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4C3D4E

#40404C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4C3D4E

#4A403F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Bossa Nova 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

#785A56

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4C3D4E

Daylight 5500K

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

#665F7A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#2F492C

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: #4C3D4E;

CSS — background

background-color: #4C3D4E;

CSS Variable

--color-bossa-nova: #4C3D4E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bossa-nova': '#4C3D4E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4C3D4E] text-[#4C3D4E]

SCSS

$bossa-nova: #4C3D4E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4C3D4E?

#4C3D4E is Bossa Nova, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #4C3D4E warm or cool?

Bossa Nova reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bossa Nova?

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

What colors pair well with Bossa Nova?

Bossa Nova 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 Bossa Nova?

You can download Bossa Nova 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 Bossa Nova?

The hex code is #4C3D4E. In RGB it's 76, 61, 78, and in HSL it's 293°, 12%, 27%.

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