BLUES

Darlak

#4F4969

RGB 79, 73, 105 · HSL 251°, 18%, 35% · CMYK 25, 30, 0, 59

Darlak is #4F4969 in HEX — rgb(79, 73, 105), hsl(251°, 18%, 35%), cmyk(25%, 30%, 0%, 59%).

Darlak pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 251°, 18%, 35%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#4F4969

RGB79, 73, 105

HSL251°, 18%, 35%

HSV251°, 30%, 41%

CMYK25, 30, 0, 59

Decimal5196137

CSS RGBrgb(79, 73, 105)

CSS HSLhsl(251, 18%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2070-30

ΔE 2.2 · #554E6E

Dunn-Edwards

Roman Purple DE5965

ΔE 2.3 · #524765

Behr

Indulgent 690F-7

ΔE 2.6 · #4E4562

PPG

Royal Indigo 1174-7

ΔE 3.6 · #4E4260

Hallman-Lindsay

True Romance 1250

ΔE 3.7 · #4D456A

Dulux

Evening Fizz S43D8

ΔE 4.4 · #4C4970

Vista Paint

True Romance C-1249

ΔE 4.9 · #4A4268

Kilz

Best In Class RB290-02

ΔE 6.2 · #434E71

Valspar

Spirit Blue 4011-9

ΔE 6.6 · #49456F

Sherwin-Williams

Majestic Purple SW6545

ΔE 6.9 · #3B3C5A

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 10.1 · #334059

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 10.2 · #3A5170

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 11.6 · #5E3D5A

RAL

Violet Blue 5000

ΔE 13.4 · #2A2E4B

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 14 · #50414C

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 14.1 · #1D375C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

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

#4F4969

#636949

Analogous

#495369

#4F4969

#5F4969

Triadic

#4F4969

#694F49

#49694F

Split-Complementary

#4F4969

#695F49

#536949

Tetradic

#4F4969

#694953

#636949

#49695F

Monochromatic

#0B0A0F

#2D2A3C

#4F4969

#716996

#9C96B6

Rectangle

#4F4969

#694963

#636949

#49694F

Compound

#4F4969

#5F4969

#636949

#536949

Variations

Lighter

#6C6490

#928CAB

#C0BECC

Darker

#3F3A55

#2B273B

#191722

Saturation

#56545E

#4F4969

#38258E

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

8.44:1

AAA

vs Black

2.49:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4F4969

#464F69

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4F4969

#4A4A66

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4F4969

#4C4F4C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Darlak 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

#7B636A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4F4969

Daylight 5500K

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

#68688E

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.

#585F39

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: #4F4969;

CSS — background

background-color: #4F4969;

CSS Variable

--color-darlak: #4F4969;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'darlak': '#4F4969' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4F4969] text-[#4F4969]

SCSS

$darlak: #4F4969;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4F4969?

#4F4969 is Darlak, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #4F4969 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Darlak?

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

What colors pair well with Darlak?

Darlak 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 Darlak?

You can download Darlak 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 Darlak?

The hex code is #4F4969. In RGB it's 79, 73, 105, and in HSL it's 251°, 18%, 35%.

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