BLUES

Skipper Blue

#4C4D78

RGB 76, 77, 120 · HSL 239°, 22%, 38% · CMYK 37, 36, 0, 53

Skipper Blue is #4C4D78 in HEX — rgb(76, 77, 120), hsl(239°, 22%, 38%), cmyk(37%, 36%, 0%, 53%).

Skipper Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 239°, 22%, 38%. 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#4C4D78

RGB76, 77, 120

HSL239°, 22%, 38%

HSV239°, 37%, 47%

CMYK37, 36, 0, 53

Decimal5000568

CSS RGBrgb(76, 77, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(239, 22%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Purple Berry S43E8 · SB8F8

ΔE 1.9 · #4B4973

PPG

Roman Violet 1170-7

ΔE 2.4 · #4D517F

Valspar

Spirit Blue 4011-9

ΔE 3.5 · #49456F

Behr

Mozart PPU15-2

ΔE 4 · #485381

Benjamin Moore

Wizard CC-966

ΔE 4.2 · #41476E

Kilz

Renaissance Tapestry RH240

ΔE 4.4 · #48436D

Sherwin-Williams

Fully Purple SW6983

ΔE 5 · #514C7E

Hallman-Lindsay

True Romance 1250

ΔE 5.4 · #4D456A

Vista Paint

Voldemort C-1256

ΔE 5.8 · #4D426B

Dunn-Edwards

Grand Purple DEA141

ΔE 6.3 · #534778

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 11.2 · #3A5170

RAL

Brillant Blue 5007

ΔE 11.3 · #3E5F8A

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 13.7 · #1D375C

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 14 · #334059

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 15 · #636E8F

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 16.3 · #5E3D5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#4C4D78

#76764C

Analogous

#4C6276

#4C4D78

#604C76

Triadic

#4C4D78

#764C4C

#4C764C

Split-Complementary

#4C4D78

#76604C

#62764C

Tetradic

#4C4D78

#764C62

#76764C

#4C7660

Monochromatic

#101019

#2E2E48

#4C4D78

#6D6EA2

#9B9CBF

Rectangle

#4C4D78

#764C76

#76764C

#4C764C

Compound

#4C4D78

#604C76

#76764C

#62764C

Variations

Lighter

#65669C

#8E8FB2

#BFBFD0

Darker

#3C3C5F

#282942

#171727

Saturation

#5B5B67

#4C4C76

#26289C

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

7.95:1

AAA

vs Black

2.64:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4C4D78

#435278

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4C4D78

#4D4D74

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4C4D78

#475650

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Skipper Blue 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

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How it looks under different light

#786675

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4C4D78

Daylight 5500K

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

#666B99

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.

#67663E

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: #4C4D78;

CSS — background

background-color: #4C4D78;

CSS Variable

--color-skipper-blue: #4C4D78;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'skipper-blue': '#4C4D78' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4C4D78] text-[#4C4D78]

SCSS

$skipper-blue: #4C4D78;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4C4D78?

#4C4D78 is Skipper Blue, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #4C4D78 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Skipper Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Skipper Blue?

Skipper Blue 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 Skipper Blue?

You can download Skipper Blue 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 Skipper Blue?

The hex code is #4C4D78. In RGB it's 76, 77, 120, and in HSL it's 239°, 22%, 38%.

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