PURPLES

Voldemort

#4D416B

RGB 77, 65, 107 · HSL 257°, 24%, 34% · CMYK 28, 39, 0, 58

Voldemort is #4D416B in HEX — rgb(77, 65, 107), hsl(257°, 24%, 34%), cmyk(28%, 39%, 0%, 58%).

Voldemort pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 257°, 24%, 34%. 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#4D416B

RGB77, 65, 107

HSL257°, 24%, 34%

HSV257°, 39%, 42%

CMYK28, 39, 0, 58

Decimal5063019

CSS RGBrgb(77, 65, 107)

CSS HSLhsl(257, 24%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Voldemort 1257

Exact match

Vista Paint

Dark Triumph K-32

ΔE 0.8 · #4D406B

Sherwin-Williams

Izmir Purple SW6825

ΔE 1.3 · #4D426E

Dulux

Eccentric Purple SB8G9

ΔE 2.2 · #504671

Kilz

Renaissance Tapestry RH240

ΔE 2.6 · #48436D

Valspar

Spirit Blue 4011-9

ΔE 3.1 · #49456F

PPG

Imperial Purple 1175-7

ΔE 4.1 · #534A77

Benjamin Moore

Gentle 2071-20

ΔE 4.1 · #533D69

Behr

Napa Grape 660F-7

ΔE 4.4 · #403F6B

Dunn-Edwards

Grand Purple DEA141

ΔE 4.9 · #534778

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 11.3 · #6C4675

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 12 · #5E3D5A

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 14.2 · #1D375C

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 14.9 · #334059

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 15.3 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 19.6 · #50414C

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

#4D416B

#606C42

Analogous

#424B6C

#4D416B

#62426C

Triadic

#4D416B

#6C4E42

#426C4E

Split-Complementary

#4D416B

#6C6242

#4B6C42

Tetradic

#4D416B

#6C424B

#606C42

#426C62

Monochromatic

#0B0A10

#2B253C

#4D416B

#705F9B

#9A8DB9

Rectangle

#4D416B

#6C4260

#606C42

#426C4E

Compound

#4D416B

#62426C

#606C42

#4B6C42

Variations

Lighter

#6C5B95

#9185AF

#C0BACE

Darker

#3E3457

#2A233C

#181423

Saturation

#54505D

#4E426C

#3F218C

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

9.19:1

AAA

vs Black

2.28:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4D416B

#3E4A6B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4D416B

#434367

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4D416B

#494A45

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Voldemort 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

#795D6B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4D416B

Daylight 5500K

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

#666290

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.

#525C37

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: #4D416B;

CSS — background

background-color: #4D416B;

CSS Variable

--color-voldemort: #4D416B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'voldemort': '#4D416B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4D416B] text-[#4D416B]

SCSS

$voldemort: #4D416B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4D416B?

#4D416B is Voldemort, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #4D416B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Voldemort?

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

What colors pair well with Voldemort?

Voldemort 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 Voldemort?

You can download Voldemort 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 Voldemort?

The hex code is #4D416B. In RGB it's 77, 65, 107, and in HSL it's 257°, 24%, 34%.

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