BLUES

Provocative

#4C5079

RGB 76, 80, 121 · HSL 235°, 23%, 39% · CMYK 37, 34, 0, 53

Provocative is #4C5079 in HEX — rgb(76, 80, 121), hsl(235°, 23%, 39%), cmyk(37%, 34%, 0%, 53%).

Provocative pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 235°, 23%, 39%. 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#4C5079

RGB76, 80, 121

HSL235°, 23%, 39%

HSV235°, 37%, 47%

CMYK37, 34, 0, 53

Decimal5001337

CSS RGBrgb(76, 80, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(235, 23%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Roman Violet 1170-7

ΔE 3.1 · #4D517F

Dulux

Purple Berry S43E8 · SB8F8

ΔE 3.4 · #4B4973

Valspar

Classic Royal Blue 4009-8

ΔE 3.6 · #465380

Behr

Fashionista N560-6

ΔE 3.6 · #50577D

Benjamin Moore

Wizard CC-966

ΔE 4.2 · #41476E

Kilz

Best In Class RB290-02

ΔE 4.8 · #434E71

Sherwin-Williams

Dignified SW6538

ΔE 5.9 · #3B496D

Hallman-Lindsay

True Romance 1250

ΔE 6 · #4D456A

Vista Paint

True Romance C-1249

ΔE 6.8 · #4A4268

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Review DE5902

ΔE 7 · #4E5878

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 9.5 · #3A5170

RAL

Brillant Blue 5007

ΔE 9.8 · #3E5F8A

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 13.1 · #334059

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 13.3 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 13.8 · #1D375C

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 16.9 · #5E3D5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#4C5079

#7A774D

Analogous

#4D677A

#4C5079

#604D7A

Triadic

#4C5079

#7A4D50

#507A4D

Split-Complementary

#4C5079

#7A604D

#677A4D

Tetradic

#4C5079

#7A4D67

#7A774D

#4D7A60

Monochromatic

#12131C

#2F314B

#4C5079

#6F73A5

#9EA1C2

Rectangle

#4C5079

#774D7A

#7A774D

#507A4D

Compound

#4C5079

#604D7A

#7A774D

#677A4D

Variations

Lighter

#666B9F

#8F92B4

#C0C1D1

Darker

#3C4063

#292B45

#171928

Saturation

#5D5E6A

#4D507A

#2630A1

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

7.69:1

AAA

vs Black

2.73:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4C5079

#455379

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4C5079

#4F4F75

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4C5079

#475853

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Provocative 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

#786976

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4C5079

Daylight 5500K

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

#666E9A

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.

#6A663F

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: #4C5079;

CSS — background

background-color: #4C5079;

CSS Variable

--color-provocative: #4C5079;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'provocative': '#4C5079' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4C5079] text-[#4C5079]

SCSS

$provocative: #4C5079;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4C5079?

#4C5079 is Provocative, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #4C5079 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Provocative?

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

What colors pair well with Provocative?

Provocative 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 Provocative?

You can download Provocative 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 Provocative?

The hex code is #4C5079. In RGB it's 76, 80, 121, and in HSL it's 235°, 23%, 39%.

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