PURPLES

Petunia

#4D3466

RGB 77, 52, 102 · HSL 270°, 32%, 30% · CMYK 25, 49, 0, 60

Petunia is #4D3466 in HEX — rgb(77, 52, 102), hsl(270°, 32%, 30%), cmyk(25%, 49%, 0%, 60%).

Petunia pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 270°, 32%, 30%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#4D3466

RGB77, 52, 102

HSL270°, 32%, 30%

HSV270°, 49%, 40%

CMYK25, 49, 0, 60

Decimal5059686

CSS RGBrgb(77, 52, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(270, 32%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Prized Orchid S44H8

ΔE 4.1 · #4D3C6D

Benjamin Moore

Gentle 2071-20

ΔE 5.4 · #533D69

Vista Paint

When Red Met Blue C-1242

ΔE 5.9 · #564274

Hallman-Lindsay

When Red Met Blue 1243

ΔE 6.3 · #564375

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 6.9 · #564371

Behr

Interlude S-H-690

ΔE 6.9 · #382A59

Sherwin-Williams

Izmir Purple SW6825

ΔE 8.1 · #4D426E

Dunn-Edwards

Grand Purple DEA141

ΔE 8.6 · #534778

PPG

Perfectly Purple 1176-7

ΔE 9.9 · #694878

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 10 · #604C7F

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 10.6 · #6C4675

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 14.6 · #5E3D5A

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 16.7 · #7B598F

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 19.2 · #1D375C

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 23.4 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 25.2 · #50414C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#4D3466

#4D6534

Analogous

#343465

#4D3466

#653465

Triadic

#4D3466

#654D34

#34654D

Split-Complementary

#4D3466

#656534

#346534

Tetradic

#4D3466

#653434

#4D6534

#346565

Monochromatic

#0D0911

#261A32

#4D3466

#734E97

#9978BA

Rectangle

#4D3466

#65344D

#4D6534

#34654D

Compound

#4D3466

#653465

#4D6534

#346534

Variations

Lighter

#704C94

#9477B1

#C1B3CF

Darker

#3D2952

#2A1B39

#180F21

Saturation

#4D4554

#4C3465

#4C1A7F

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

10.51:1

AAA

vs Black

2.00:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4D3466

#364366

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4D3466

#393961

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4D3466

#48403A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Petunia 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

#795468

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4D3466

Daylight 5500K

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

#66598C

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBE9EC

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.

#41532F

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: #4D3466;

CSS — background

background-color: #4D3466;

CSS Variable

--color-petunia: #4D3466;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'petunia': '#4D3466' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4D3466] text-[#4D3466]

SCSS

$petunia: #4D3466;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4D3466?

#4D3466 is Petunia, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #4D3466 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Petunia?

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

What colors pair well with Petunia?

Petunia 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 Petunia?

You can download Petunia 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 Petunia?

The hex code is #4D3466. In RGB it's 77, 52, 102, and in HSL it's 270°, 32%, 30%.

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