BLUES

Sapphire Earbobs

#4F5F7E

RGB 79, 95, 126 · HSL 220°, 23%, 40% · CMYK 37, 25, 0, 51

Sapphire Earbobs is #4F5F7E in HEX — rgb(79, 95, 126), hsl(220°, 23%, 40%), cmyk(37%, 25%, 0%, 51%).

Sapphire Earbobs pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 220°, 23%, 40%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#4F5F7E

RGB79, 95, 126

HSL220°, 23%, 40%

HSV220°, 37%, 49%

CMYK37, 25, 0, 51

Decimal5201790

CSS RGBrgb(79, 95, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(220, 23%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Award Night MQ5-15

ΔE 1.9 · #556181

Kilz

Purpling RB270-02

ΔE 2.5 · #556584

Dulux

Steadfast S40D7

ΔE 2.5 · #4A5977

Sherwin-Williams

Luxe Blue SW6537

ΔE 2.9 · #516582

Dunn-Edwards

Newbury Port DE5881

ΔE 3.1 · #445A79

Valspar

Celestial Mystery 4002-6C

ΔE 3.3 · #59627E

PPG

Stained Glass 1165-6

ΔE 3.4 · #556682

Benjamin Moore

Indi CSP-565

ΔE 4.1 · #455873

RAL

Distant Blue 5023

ΔE 6 · #49678D

Vista Paint

Pleasant Lake K-121

ΔE 6.1 · #4C6B8B

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 6.6 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 6.8 · #636E8F

Hallman-Lindsay

Honky Tonk Blue 619

ΔE 7.3 · #446A8D

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 13.5 · #334059

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 13.5 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 14.8 · #4C6A74

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#4F5F7E

#7D6E4F

Analogous

#4F767D

#4F5F7E

#564F7D

Triadic

#4F5F7E

#7D4F5E

#5E7D4F

Split-Complementary

#4F5F7E

#7D564F

#767D4F

Tetradic

#4F5F7E

#7D4F76

#7D6E4F

#4F7D56

Monochromatic

#14181F

#313B4E

#4F5F7E

#7283A7

#A1ADC4

Rectangle

#4F5F7E

#6E4F7D

#7D6E4F

#5E7D4F

Compound

#4F5F7E

#564F7D

#7D6E4F

#767D4F

Variations

Lighter

#687BA1

#919DB5

#C1C7D2

Darker

#3E4B65

#2A3346

#181E29

Saturation

#5F646D

#4F5E7D

#2751A5

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

6.42:1

vs Black

3.27:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#4F5F7E

#525D7F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4F5F7E

#5D5D7B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4F5F7E

#4C6460

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Sapphire Earbobs 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

#7B747A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4F5F7E

Daylight 5500K

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

#68799E

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#6C5E41

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: #4F5F7E;

CSS — background

background-color: #4F5F7E;

CSS Variable

--color-sapphire-earbobs: #4F5F7E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sapphire-earbobs': '#4F5F7E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4F5F7E] text-[#4F5F7E]

SCSS

$sapphire-earbobs: #4F5F7E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4F5F7E?

#4F5F7E is Sapphire Earbobs, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #4F5F7E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sapphire Earbobs?

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

What colors pair well with Sapphire Earbobs?

Sapphire Earbobs 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 Sapphire Earbobs?

You can download Sapphire Earbobs 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 Sapphire Earbobs?

The hex code is #4F5F7E. In RGB it's 79, 95, 126, and in HSL it's 220°, 23%, 40%.

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