BLUES

Brilliant Purple

#4D4985

RGB 77, 73, 133 · HSL 244°, 29%, 40% · CMYK 42, 45, 0, 48

Brilliant Purple is #4D4985 in HEX — rgb(77, 73, 133), hsl(244°, 29%, 40%), cmyk(42%, 45%, 0%, 48%).

Brilliant Purple pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 244°, 29%, 40%. 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#4D4985

RGB77, 73, 133

HSL244°, 29%, 40%

HSV244°, 45%, 52%

CMYK42, 45, 0, 48

Decimal5065093

CSS RGBrgb(77, 73, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(244, 29%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Brilliant Purple SB8G8

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Scandinavian 2068-30

ΔE 2.7 · #4F4F8D

Dunn-Edwards

Beaded Blue DE5909

ΔE 2.8 · #494D8B

Vista Paint

Altar of Heaven C-1263

ΔE 3.2 · #4A477E

PPG

Eggplant 1247-7

ΔE 3.9 · #5A4E88

Behr

Muscat Grape M560-7

ΔE 4.7 · #443E7B

Hallman-Lindsay

Altar Of Heaven 1264

ΔE 5.3 · #4D4C80

Valspar

Homecoming Blue 4009-9

ΔE 5.9 · #484E83

Sherwin-Williams

Fully Purple SW6983

ΔE 6.3 · #514C7E

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 8 · #604C7F

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 12.4 · #1F4992

RAL

Traffic Blue 5017

ΔE 14.3 · #063971

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 14.4 · #7B598F

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 15.5 · #243F90

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 19.1 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 23.2 · #636E8F

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

#4D4985

#808448

Analogous

#486284

#4D4985

#6A4884

Triadic

#4D4985

#844C48

#48844C

Split-Complementary

#4D4985

#846A48

#628448

Tetradic

#4D4985

#844862

#808448

#48846A

Monochromatic

#131221

#302D52

#4D4985

#6F6BAE

#9F9CC9

Rectangle

#4D4985

#844880

#808448

#48844C

Compound

#4D4985

#6A4884

#808448

#628448

Variations

Lighter

#6661A8

#908DBA

#C0BFD4

Darker

#3C396A

#29264A

#17162C

Saturation

#5E5D6F

#4C4884

#2D24A8

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

8.05:1

AAA

vs Black

2.61:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4D4985

#3C5285

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4D4985

#4A4A7F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4D4985

#46564E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Brilliant Purple 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

#79637F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4D4985

Daylight 5500K

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

#6668A3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEC

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.

#696C41

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: #4D4985;

CSS — background

background-color: #4D4985;

CSS Variable

--color-brilliant-purple: #4D4985;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brilliant-purple': '#4D4985' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4D4985] text-[#4D4985]

SCSS

$brilliant-purple: #4D4985;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4D4985?

#4D4985 is Brilliant Purple, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #4D4985 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brilliant Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Brilliant Purple?

Brilliant Purple 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 Brilliant Purple?

You can download Brilliant Purple 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 Brilliant Purple?

The hex code is #4D4985. In RGB it's 77, 73, 133, and in HSL it's 244°, 29%, 40%.

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