PURPLES

Blackberry Cordial

#4F3357

RGB 79, 51, 87 · HSL 287°, 26%, 27% · CMYK 9, 41, 0, 66

Blackberry Cordial is #4F3357 in HEX — rgb(79, 51, 87), hsl(287°, 26%, 27%), cmyk(9%, 41%, 0%, 66%).

Blackberry Cordial pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 287°, 26%, 27%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#4F3357

RGB79, 51, 87

HSL287°, 26%, 27%

HSV287°, 41%, 34%

CMYK9, 41, 0, 66

Decimal5190487

CSS RGBrgb(79, 51, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(287, 26%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

New Purple S45F9

ΔE 1.1 · #4D3358

Benjamin Moore

Purplicious CSP-465

ΔE 2 · #4E3455

Vista Paint

Passion's Plea K-1240

ΔE 4.7 · #583B64

Hallman-Lindsay

Joyous Song 1187

ΔE 4.8 · #5B365E

Sherwin-Williams

Kimono Violet SW6839

ΔE 4.9 · #5D395F

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 7 · #5E3D5A

Behr

Exotic Eggplant S110-7

ΔE 7.1 · #5C4468

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Odyssey DEA143

ΔE 7.2 · #643E65

PPG

Royal Plum 1178-7

ΔE 8.2 · #654161

Valspar

Plum Good 4011-10

ΔE 8.9 · #54415B

Kilz

Succulent RH280

ΔE 9.9 · #6A486C

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 11.7 · #6C4675

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 17.2 · #50414C

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 17.8 · #334059

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 17.9 · #423A45

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 18.6 · #1D375C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#4F3357

#3B5733

Analogous

#3D3357

#4F3357

#57334D

Triadic

#4F3357

#574F33

#33574F

Split-Complementary

#4F3357

#4D5733

#33573D

Tetradic

#4F3357

#573D33

#3B5733

#334D57

Monochromatic

#0F0910

#231727

#4F3357

#7B4F87

#A275AE

Rectangle

#4F3357

#57333B

#3B5733

#33574F

Compound

#4F3357

#57334D

#3B5733

#33573D

Variations

Lighter

#7A4E86

#9D77A8

#C5B2CA

Darker

#402846

#2C1B31

#1A0F1D

Saturation

#483F4A

#4F3357

#5D1970

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

10.80:1

AAA

vs Black

1.94:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4F3357

#3B4257

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4F3357

#393953

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4F3357

#4C3B38

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Blackberry Cordial 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

#7B535C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4F3357

Daylight 5500K

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

#685881

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEC

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.

#32492C

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: #4F3357;

CSS — background

background-color: #4F3357;

CSS Variable

--color-blackberry-cordial: #4F3357;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blackberry-cordial': '#4F3357' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4F3357] text-[#4F3357]

SCSS

$blackberry-cordial: #4F3357;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4F3357?

#4F3357 is Blackberry Cordial, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #4F3357 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blackberry Cordial?

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

What colors pair well with Blackberry Cordial?

Blackberry Cordial 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 Blackberry Cordial?

You can download Blackberry Cordial 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 Blackberry Cordial?

The hex code is #4F3357. In RGB it's 79, 51, 87, and in HSL it's 287°, 26%, 27%.

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