PURPLES

Royal Indigo

#4E4260

RGB 78, 66, 96 · HSL 264°, 19%, 32% · CMYK 19, 31, 0, 62

Royal Indigo is #4E4260 in HEX — rgb(78, 66, 96), hsl(264°, 19%, 32%), cmyk(19%, 31%, 0%, 62%).

Royal Indigo pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 264°, 19%, 32%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#4E4260

RGB78, 66, 96

HSL264°, 19%, 32%

HSV264°, 31%, 38%

CMYK19, 31, 0, 62

Decimal5128800

CSS RGBrgb(78, 66, 96)

CSS HSLhsl(264, 19%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Royal Indigo 1174-7

Exact match

Behr

Indulgent 690F-7

ΔE 1.7 · #4E4562

Dunn-Edwards

Roman Purple DE5965

ΔE 2.1 · #524765

Valspar

Plum Good 4011-10

ΔE 3.9 · #54415B

Benjamin Moore

Blackberry 2069-20

ΔE 4.2 · #49455F

Dulux

Purple People Eater S45C8

ΔE 4.2 · #5A4763

Hallman-Lindsay

True Romance 1250

ΔE 4.7 · #4D456A

Sherwin-Williams

Concord Grape SW6559

ΔE 5 · #443757

Vista Paint

True Romance C-1249

ΔE 5.2 · #4A4268

Kilz

Rich Sari RA120-02

ΔE 7 · #5F4B70

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 8.9 · #5E3D5A

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 10.5 · #334059

RAL

Violet Blue 5000

ΔE 11.9 · #2A2E4B

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 12.1 · #50414C

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 12.9 · #423A45

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 14.6 · #1D375C

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

#4E4260

#556142

Analogous

#424561

#4E4260

#5E4261

Triadic

#4E4260

#614E42

#42614E

Split-Complementary

#4E4260

#615E42

#456142

Tetradic

#4E4260

#614245

#556142

#42615E

Monochromatic

#0C0A0F

#2A2334

#4E4260

#73618F

#9A8CB1

Rectangle

#4E4260

#614255

#556142

#42614E

Compound

#4E4260

#5E4261

#556142

#456142

Variations

Lighter

#705E8A

#9486A8

#C1BACA

Darker

#3F344E

#2B2436

#191420

Saturation

#514D56

#4E4261

#482182

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

9.24:1

AAA

vs Black

2.27:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4E4260

#424960

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4E4260

#44445D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4E4260

#4B4845

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Royal Indigo 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

#7A5E63

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4E4260

Daylight 5500K

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

#676387

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.

#495734

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: #4E4260;

CSS — background

background-color: #4E4260;

CSS Variable

--color-royal-indigo: #4E4260;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'royal-indigo': '#4E4260' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4E4260] text-[#4E4260]

SCSS

$royal-indigo: #4E4260;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4E4260?

#4E4260 is Royal Indigo, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #4E4260 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Royal Indigo?

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

What colors pair well with Royal Indigo?

Royal Indigo 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 Royal Indigo?

You can download Royal Indigo 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 Royal Indigo?

The hex code is #4E4260. In RGB it's 78, 66, 96, and in HSL it's 264°, 19%, 32%.

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