BLUES

Wizard

#4D5B88

RGB 77, 91, 136 · HSL 226°, 28%, 42% · CMYK 43, 33, 0, 47

Wizard is #4D5B88 in HEX — rgb(77, 91, 136), hsl(226°, 28%, 42%), cmyk(43%, 33%, 0%, 47%).

Wizard pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 226°, 28%, 42%. 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#4D5B88

RGB77, 91, 136

HSL226°, 28%, 42%

HSV226°, 43%, 53%

CMYK43, 33, 0, 47

Decimal5069704

CSS RGBrgb(77, 91, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(226, 28%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Purple Orchid 620F-6

ΔE 0.8 · #4B5986

Dulux

Wizard S41F7

ΔE 1.7 · #4D5D88

Benjamin Moore

Fancy CSP-525

ΔE 2.9 · #546290

Valspar

Classic Royal Blue 4009-8

ΔE 3.3 · #465380

PPG

Blue Jewel 1167-7

ΔE 3.9 · #465383

Kilz

Darkening Sky RH230

ΔE 4.3 · #3E5382

RAL

Brillant Blue 5007

ΔE 5.8 · #3E5F8A

Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Take 1278

ΔE 6.9 · #505B93

Vista Paint

Fresh Take C-1277

ΔE 7.9 · #515992

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Review DE5902

ΔE 8 · #4E5878

Sherwin-Williams

Morning Glory SW6971

ΔE 8 · #3C4C80

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 10.6 · #3A5170

Kobra

Blue 30

ΔE 10.7 · #195584

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 10.9 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Delft Blue 7447

ΔE 16.7 · #003B67

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 20 · #1F4992

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#4D5B88

#897B4D

Analogous

#4D7989

#4D5B88

#5D4D89

Triadic

#4D5B88

#894D5B

#5B894D

Split-Complementary

#4D5B88

#895D4D

#79894D

Tetradic

#4D5B88

#894D79

#897B4D

#4D895D

Monochromatic

#161A27

#323B58

#4D5B88

#7381B0

#A4ADCC

Rectangle

#4D5B88

#7B4D89

#897B4D

#5B894D

Compound

#4D5B88

#5D4D89

#897B4D

#79894D

Variations

Lighter

#6877AA

#919BBB

#C1C6D5

Darker

#3C486F

#29314D

#171C2D

Saturation

#626674

#4D5B89

#2747B0

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

6.63:1

vs Black

3.17:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#4D5B88

#4B5C88

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4D5B88

#595983

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4D5B88

#47645E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Wizard 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

#797181

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4D5B88

Daylight 5500K

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

#6676A5

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.

#726744

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: #4D5B88;

CSS — background

background-color: #4D5B88;

CSS Variable

--color-wizard: #4D5B88;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wizard': '#4D5B88' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4D5B88] text-[#4D5B88]

SCSS

$wizard: #4D5B88;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4D5B88?

#4D5B88 is Wizard, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #4D5B88 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wizard?

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

What colors pair well with Wizard?

Wizard 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 Wizard?

You can download Wizard 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 Wizard?

The hex code is #4D5B88. In RGB it's 77, 91, 136, and in HSL it's 226°, 28%, 42%.

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