PURPLES

Royal Velvet

#4F3C4B

RGB 79, 60, 75 · HSL 313°, 14%, 27% · CMYK 0, 24, 5, 69

Royal Velvet is #4F3C4B in HEX — rgb(79, 60, 75), hsl(313°, 14%, 27%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 5%, 69%).

Royal Velvet pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 313°, 14%, 27%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#4F3C4B

RGB79, 60, 75

HSL313°, 14%, 27%

HSV313°, 24%, 31%

CMYK0, 24, 5, 69

Decimal5192779

CSS RGBrgb(79, 60, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(313, 14%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Royal Velvet C-1305

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Royal Velvet 1306

ΔE 0.9 · #513E4D

Benjamin Moore

Black 2072-20

ΔE 1.6 · #4E3E4C

Behr

Oriental Eggplant PPU17-02

ΔE 2.3 · #533E50

Dulux

Punchit Purple S47B8

ΔE 2.6 · #55414E

Kilz

Eggplant RA110-02

ΔE 3.2 · #503C50

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 3.5 · #50414C

Dunn-Edwards

Preserve DEA193

ΔE 4 · #4A3C50

Valspar

Rare Wine 1011-9

ΔE 4.2 · #4D404A

PPG

Purple Basil 1046-7

ΔE 5 · #5C4450

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 5.3 · #4D3E45

Sherwin-Williams

Blackberry SW7577

ΔE 6.2 · #533640

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 9.7 · #583F40

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 10.4 · #5E3D5A

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 11 · #434750

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 14.8 · #392A27

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#4F3C4B

#3B4E3F

Analogous

#493B4E

#4F3C4B

#4E3B41

Triadic

#4F3C4B

#4A4E3B

#3B4A4E

Split-Complementary

#4F3C4B

#414E3B

#3B4E49

Tetradic

#4F3C4B

#4E493B

#3B4E3F

#3B414E

Monochromatic

#0F0B0E

#231A21

#4F3C4B

#7A5C74

#A1829A

Rectangle

#4F3C4B

#4E3F3B

#3B4E3F

#3B4A4E

Compound

#4F3C4B

#4E3B41

#3B4E3F

#3B4E49

Variations

Lighter

#795B72

#9D8297

#C4B7C1

Darker

#3F2F3C

#2C2029

#1A1218

Saturation

#484246

#4E3B4A

#6C1E5B

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

10.09:1

AAA

vs Black

2.08:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4F3C4B

#43454B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4F3C4B

#404049

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4F3C4B

#4D3F3E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Royal Velvet 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

#7B5A53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4F3C4B

Daylight 5500K

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

#685F78

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#2C4932

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: #4F3C4B;

CSS — background

background-color: #4F3C4B;

CSS Variable

--color-royal-velvet: #4F3C4B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'royal-velvet': '#4F3C4B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4F3C4B] text-[#4F3C4B]

SCSS

$royal-velvet: #4F3C4B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4F3C4B?

#4F3C4B is Royal Velvet, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #4F3C4B warm or cool?

Royal Velvet reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Royal Velvet?

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

What colors pair well with Royal Velvet?

Royal Velvet 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 Velvet?

You can download Royal Velvet 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 Velvet?

The hex code is #4F3C4B. In RGB it's 79, 60, 75, and in HSL it's 313°, 14%, 27%.

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