PURPLES

Powerful Mauve

#4C3F5D

RGB 76, 63, 93 · HSL 266°, 19%, 31% · CMYK 18, 32, 0, 64

Powerful Mauve is #4C3F5D in HEX — rgb(76, 63, 93), hsl(266°, 19%, 31%), cmyk(18%, 32%, 0%, 64%).

Powerful Mauve pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 266°, 19%, 31%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#4C3F5D

RGB76, 63, 93

HSL266°, 19%, 31%

HSV266°, 32%, 36%

CMYK18, 32, 0, 64

Decimal4996957

CSS RGBrgb(76, 63, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(266, 19%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Royal Indigo 1174-7

ΔE 1.3 · #4E4260

Behr

Medieval Wine S100-7

ΔE 2.3 · #4B4162

Dunn-Edwards

Roman Purple DE5965

ΔE 3.4 · #524765

Sherwin-Williams

Concord Grape SW6559

ΔE 3.8 · #443757

Valspar

Plum Good 4011-10

ΔE 3.9 · #54415B

Benjamin Moore

Blackberry 2069-20

ΔE 4.8 · #49455F

Dulux

Grape Escape S49B8

ΔE 4.8 · #554059

Hallman-Lindsay

True Romance 1250

ΔE 5.2 · #4D456A

Vista Paint

True Romance C-1249

ΔE 5.4 · #4A4268

Kilz

Eggplant RA110-02

ΔE 7.1 · #503C50

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 8.6 · #5E3D5A

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 10.6 · #334059

RAL

Violet Blue 5000

ΔE 11.1 · #2A2E4B

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 12.1 · #50414C

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 12.7 · #423A45

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 14.4 · #1D375C

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

#4C3F5D

#515E40

Analogous

#40425E

#4C3F5D

#5C405E

Triadic

#4C3F5D

#5E4D40

#405E4D

Split-Complementary

#4C3F5D

#5E5C40

#425E40

Tetradic

#4C3F5D

#5E4042

#515E40

#405E5C

Monochromatic

#0C0A0F

#282131

#4C3F5D

#725F8C

#9989AE

Rectangle

#4C3F5D

#5E4051

#515E40

#405E4D

Compound

#4C3F5D

#5C405E

#515E40

#425E40

Variations

Lighter

#6F5D88

#9384A6

#C0B9CA

Darker

#3E334C

#2A2235

#19141F

Saturation

#4E4B54

#4D405E

#49207E

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

9.65:1

AAA

vs Black

2.18:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4C3F5D

#3F475D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4C3F5D

#41415A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4C3F5D

#494542

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Powerful Mauve 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

#785C61

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4C3F5D

Daylight 5500K

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

#666185

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.

#455432

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: #4C3F5D;

CSS — background

background-color: #4C3F5D;

CSS Variable

--color-powerful-mauve: #4C3F5D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'powerful-mauve': '#4C3F5D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4C3F5D] text-[#4C3F5D]

SCSS

$powerful-mauve: #4C3F5D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4C3F5D?

#4C3F5D is Powerful Mauve, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #4C3F5D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Powerful Mauve?

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

What colors pair well with Powerful Mauve?

Powerful Mauve 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 Powerful Mauve?

You can download Powerful Mauve 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 Powerful Mauve?

The hex code is #4C3F5D. In RGB it's 76, 63, 93, and in HSL it's 266°, 19%, 31%.

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