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Violet Intense

#4C4456

RGB 76, 68, 86 · HSL 267°, 12%, 30% · CMYK 12, 21, 0, 66

Violet Intense is #4C4456 in HEX — rgb(76, 68, 86), hsl(267°, 12%, 30%), cmyk(12%, 21%, 0%, 66%).

Violet Intense pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 267°, 12%, 30%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#4C4456

RGB76, 68, 86

HSL267°, 12%, 30%

HSV267°, 21%, 34%

CMYK12, 21, 0, 66

Decimal4998230

CSS RGBrgb(76, 68, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(267, 12%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Violet Intense S44B8

Exact match

PPG

Blackberry 1172-7 · 13-21

ΔE 0.9 · #4A4354

Vista Paint

Plum Perfect C-1291

ΔE 1.8 · #4E4353

Hallman-Lindsay

Jazlyn 1285

ΔE 2.1 · #464152

Behr

Sovereign HDC-CL-06

ΔE 2.1 · #4A4257

Benjamin Moore

Plum 2070-20

ΔE 3.3 · #463D51

Sherwin-Williams

Quixotic Plum SW6265

ΔE 3.7 · #4A4653

Dunn-Edwards

Preserve DEA193

ΔE 4.1 · #4A3C50

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 5.5 · #50414C

Valspar

Rare Wine 1011-9

ΔE 5.7 · #4D404A

Kilz

Blue Galaxy RB100-02

ΔE 5.7 · #41445C

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 6.3 · #423A45

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 7.8 · #434750

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 9.5 · #334059

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 12.3 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 13.8 · #575757

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

#4C4456

#4D5643

Analogous

#434456

#4C4456

#554356

Triadic

#4C4456

#564C43

#43564C

Split-Complementary

#4C4456

#565543

#445643

Tetradic

#4C4456

#564344

#4D5643

#435655

Monochromatic

#0D0B0E

#26222B

#4C4456

#716581

#988DA5

Rectangle

#4C4456

#56434D

#4D5643

#43564C

Compound

#4C4456

#554356

#4D5643

#445643

Variations

Lighter

#6F637E

#93899F

#C0BBC6

Darker

#3C3545

#2A2530

#18151C

Saturation

#4C4A4F

#4C4356

#482277

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

9.26:1

AAA

vs Black

2.27:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4C4456

#454956

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4C4456

#454554

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4C4456

#4A4746

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Violet Intense gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#78605C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4C4456

Daylight 5500K

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

#666580

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.

#435131

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: #4C4456;

CSS — background

background-color: #4C4456;

CSS Variable

--color-violet-intense: #4C4456;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'violet-intense': '#4C4456' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4C4456] text-[#4C4456]

SCSS

$violet-intense: #4C4456;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4C4456?

#4C4456 is Violet Intense, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4C4456 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Violet Intense?

Violet Intense works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Violet Intense?

Violet Intense pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Violet Intense?

You can download Violet Intense 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 Violet Intense?

The hex code is #4C4456. In RGB it's 76, 68, 86, and in HSL it's 267°, 12%, 30%.

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