NEUTRALS

Tyrian

#4E4D59

RGB 78, 77, 89 · HSL 245°, 7%, 33% · CMYK 12, 13, 0, 65

Tyrian is #4E4D59 in HEX — rgb(78, 77, 89), hsl(245°, 7%, 33%), cmyk(12%, 13%, 0%, 65%).

Tyrian pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 245°, 7%, 33%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#4E4D59

RGB78, 77, 89

HSL245°, 7%, 33%

HSV245°, 13%, 35%

CMYK12, 13, 0, 65

Decimal5131609

CSS RGBrgb(78, 77, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(245, 7%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Tyrian S44A7

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Mystery DE5923

ΔE 1.9 · #494C59

Benjamin Moore

Super 1414 · CC-990

ΔE 2.1 · #524D5B

Behr

Virtuoso N570-6

ΔE 2.4 · #474956

PPG

Black Flame 1043-7

ΔE 2.7 · #484B5A

Sherwin-Williams

Quixotic Plum SW6265

ΔE 3.1 · #4A4653

Vista Paint

Blackwater C-1319

ΔE 3.4 · #535561

Valspar

Corduroy Black 4010-3

ΔE 3.7 · #454A53

Hallman-Lindsay

Blackwater 1320

ΔE 3.8 · #545663

RAL

Graphite Grey 7024

ΔE 4 · #474A51

Kilz

Prussian Blue RD100-02

ΔE 4.1 · #444D5A

Farrow & Ball

Paean Black 294

ΔE 6.3 · #494248

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 7.1 · #485761

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 7.6 · #494F50

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 8.5 · #575757

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 11.6 · #334059

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral violet undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#4E4D59

#595A4E

Analogous

#4E535A

#4E4D59

#554E5A

Triadic

#4E4D59

#5A4F4E

#4E5A4F

Split-Complementary

#4E4D59

#5A554E

#535A4E

Tetradic

#4E4D59

#5A4E53

#595A4E

#4E5A55

Monochromatic

#0C0C0E

#2B2B31

#4E4D59

#737283

#9B9AA7

Rectangle

#4E4D59

#5A4E59

#595A4E

#4E5A4F

Compound

#4E4D59

#554E5A

#595A4E

#535A4E

Variations

Lighter

#6F6E7F

#93929F

#C1C0C6

Darker

#3F3E48

#2B2B32

#19191D

Saturation

#535256

#4F4E5A

#2F2781

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

8.30:1

AAA

vs Black

2.53:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4E4D59

#4B4F59

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4E4D59

#4D4D58

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4E4D59

#4D4F4E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Tyrian gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#7A665E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4E4D59

Daylight 5500K

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

#676B82

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.

#565936

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: #4E4D59;

CSS — background

background-color: #4E4D59;

CSS Variable

--color-tyrian: #4E4D59;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tyrian': '#4E4D59' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4E4D59] text-[#4E4D59]

SCSS

$tyrian: #4E4D59;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4E4D59?

#4E4D59 is Tyrian, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4E4D59 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tyrian?

Tyrian works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Tyrian?

Tyrian pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Tyrian?

You can download Tyrian 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 Tyrian?

The hex code is #4E4D59. In RGB it's 78, 77, 89, and in HSL it's 245°, 7%, 33%.

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