BLUES

Grapewood

#4C475E

RGB 76, 71, 94 · HSL 253°, 14%, 32% · CMYK 19, 24, 0, 63

Grapewood is #4C475E in HEX — rgb(76, 71, 94), hsl(253°, 14%, 32%), cmyk(19%, 24%, 0%, 63%).

Grapewood pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 253°, 14%, 32%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#4C475E

RGB76, 71, 94

HSL253°, 14%, 32%

HSV253°, 24%, 37%

CMYK19, 24, 0, 63

Decimal4999006

CSS RGBrgb(76, 71, 94)

CSS HSLhsl(253, 14%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Violet Shadow DEA192

ΔE 0.8 · #4D4860

Benjamin Moore

Blackberry 2069-20

ΔE 2.2 · #49455F

Dulux

Oath S43C8

ΔE 2.2 · #49465A

Behr

Sovereign HDC-CL-06

ΔE 2.6 · #4A4257

PPG

Chinaberry 1171-7

ΔE 3.1 · #464960

Kilz

Blue Galaxy RB100-02

ΔE 3.7 · #41445C

Hallman-Lindsay

Jazlyn 1285

ΔE 4.6 · #464152

Vista Paint

Royal Treatment K-48

ΔE 5 · #443E50

Valspar

Plum Good 4011-10

ΔE 6.2 · #54415B

Sherwin-Williams

Quixotic Plum SW6265

ΔE 6.4 · #4A4653

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 8 · #334059

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 8.9 · #50414C

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 9.5 · #423A45

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 9.9 · #434750

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 12.3 · #5E3D5A

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 15.6 · #1D375C

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

#4C475E

#585D46

Analogous

#464D5D

#4C475E

#57465D

Triadic

#4C475E

#5D4B46

#465D4B

Split-Complementary

#4C475E

#5D5746

#4D5D46

Tetradic

#4C475E

#5D464D

#585D46

#465D57

Monochromatic

#0C0B0F

#282531

#4C475E

#6E6789

#9691AC

Rectangle

#4C475E

#5D4658

#585D46

#465D4B

Compound

#4C475E

#57465D

#585D46

#4D5D46

Variations

Lighter

#6B6485

#908BA3

#BFBCC8

Darker

#3C384B

#292634

#18161E

Saturation

#504E55

#4B465D

#372380

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

8.86:1

AAA

vs Black

2.37:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4C475E

#454B5E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4C475E

#48485B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4C475E

#4A4B49

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Grapewood 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

#786262

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4C475E

Daylight 5500K

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

#666786

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#4F5734

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: #4C475E;

CSS — background

background-color: #4C475E;

CSS Variable

--color-grapewood: #4C475E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grapewood': '#4C475E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4C475E] text-[#4C475E]

SCSS

$grapewood: #4C475E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4C475E?

#4C475E is Grapewood, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #4C475E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grapewood?

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

What colors pair well with Grapewood?

Grapewood 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 Grapewood?

You can download Grapewood 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 Grapewood?

The hex code is #4C475E. In RGB it's 76, 71, 94, and in HSL it's 253°, 14%, 32%.

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