BLUES

Voyager

#4D5162

RGB 77, 81, 98 · HSL 229°, 12%, 34% · CMYK 21, 17, 0, 62

Voyager is #4D5162 in HEX — rgb(77, 81, 98), hsl(229°, 12%, 34%), cmyk(21%, 17%, 0%, 62%).

Voyager pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 229°, 12%, 34%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#4D5162

RGB77, 81, 98

HSL229°, 12%, 34%

HSV229°, 21%, 38%

CMYK21, 17, 0, 62

Decimal5067106

CSS RGBrgb(77, 81, 98)

CSS HSLhsl(229, 12%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Voyager S41C7

Exact match

Vista Paint

China Aster C-1372

ΔE 1.9 · #494E61

Kilz

India Ink RB100-01

ΔE 1.9 · #4C5064

Dunn-Edwards

Night Night DE5937

ΔE 2 · #4F4F5E

Behr

Secret Society MQ5-10

ΔE 2.6 · #464E5D

PPG

Black Flame 1043-7

ΔE 2.8 · #484B5A

Benjamin Moore

Approaching CSP-535

ΔE 3 · #4C4B5D

Hallman-Lindsay

China Aster historic-china-aster

ΔE 3.4 · #444C60

Sherwin-Williams

Mineral Gray SW2740

ΔE 4 · #515763

Valspar

Indigo Streamer 4010-4

ΔE 4.4 · #404C5B

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 5.3 · #4D5B6A

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 6.5 · #485761

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 6.7 · #434750

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 9.9 · #334059

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 10.3 · #494F50

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 10.9 · #575757

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

#4D5162

#615D4C

Analogous

#4C5B61

#4D5162

#534C61

Triadic

#4D5162

#614C50

#50614C

Split-Complementary

#4D5162

#61534C

#5B614C

Tetradic

#4D5162

#614C5B

#615D4C

#4C6153

Monochromatic

#0B0C0E

#2B2D36

#4D5162

#6E738C

#989CAE

Rectangle

#4D5162

#5D4C61

#615D4C

#50614C

Compound

#4D5162

#534C61

#615D4C

#5B614C

Variations

Lighter

#6A6F87

#9093A4

#BFC1C9

Darker

#3D404E

#292C36

#181920

Saturation

#54555A

#4C5061

#263887

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

7.87:1

AAA

vs Black

2.67:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4D5162

#4C5162

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4D5162

#505060

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4D5162

#4B5452

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Voyager 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

#796965

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4D5162

Daylight 5500K

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

#666E89

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#5C5537

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: #4D5162;

CSS — background

background-color: #4D5162;

CSS Variable

--color-voyager: #4D5162;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'voyager': '#4D5162' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4D5162] text-[#4D5162]

SCSS

$voyager: #4D5162;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4D5162?

#4D5162 is Voyager, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #4D5162 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Voyager?

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

What colors pair well with Voyager?

Voyager 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 Voyager?

You can download Voyager 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 Voyager?

The hex code is #4D5162. In RGB it's 77, 81, 98, and in HSL it's 229°, 12%, 34%.

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