BLUES

Magic Spell

#544F66

RGB 84, 79, 102 · HSL 253°, 13%, 35% · CMYK 18, 23, 0, 60

Magic Spell is #544F66 in HEX — rgb(84, 79, 102), hsl(253°, 13%, 35%), cmyk(18%, 23%, 0%, 60%).

Magic Spell pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 253°, 13%, 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#544F66

RGB84, 79, 102

HSL253°, 13%, 35%

HSV253°, 23%, 40%

CMYK18, 23, 0, 60

Decimal5525350

CSS RGBrgb(84, 79, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(253, 13%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Magic Spell 1173-7

Exact match

Behr

Illusionist MQ5-38

ΔE 1.8 · #574F68

Dunn-Edwards

Legendary Purple DE5930

ΔE 2.5 · #4E4E63

Dulux

Freefall S43C7

ΔE 2.9 · #555265

Benjamin Moore

Approaching CSP-535

ΔE 4.1 · #4C4B5D

Kilz

Wine Hour RA290-02

ΔE 4.1 · #5E5871

Vista Paint

China Aster C-1372

ΔE 4.9 · #494E61

Hallman-Lindsay

Soul Train 1299

ΔE 5.4 · #58475E

Valspar

Mystified 4011-8

ΔE 6.1 · #48536D

Sherwin-Williams

Purple Passage SW6551

ΔE 6.5 · #645E77

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 9.7 · #4D5B6A

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 10.3 · #6C6881

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 10.3 · #334059

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 10.5 · #3A5170

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 11.7 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 14.7 · #575757

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

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

#544F66

#60654E

Analogous

#4E5465

#544F66

#5E4E65

Triadic

#544F66

#65534E

#4E6553

Split-Complementary

#544F66

#655E4E

#54654E

Tetradic

#544F66

#654E54

#60654E

#4E655E

Monochromatic

#0C0B0E

#2F2C3A

#544F66

#766F90

#9F9AB1

Rectangle

#544F66

#654E60

#60654E

#4E6553

Compound

#544F66

#5E4E65

#60654E

#54654E

Variations

Lighter

#716A8A

#9591A7

#C2C0CA

Darker

#423E51

#2D2A38

#1A1821

Saturation

#57565D

#534E65

#3D278C

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

7.81:1

AAA

vs Black

2.69:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#544F66

#4D5366

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#544F66

#505063

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#544F66

#525351

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Magic Spell 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

#7E6868

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#544F66

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C6D8C

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.

#575F39

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: #544F66;

CSS — background

background-color: #544F66;

CSS Variable

--color-magic-spell: #544F66;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'magic-spell': '#544F66' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#544F66] text-[#544F66]

SCSS

$magic-spell: #544F66;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #544F66?

#544F66 is Magic Spell, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #544F66 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Magic Spell?

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

What colors pair well with Magic Spell?

Magic Spell 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 Magic Spell?

You can download Magic Spell 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 Magic Spell?

The hex code is #544F66. In RGB it's 84, 79, 102, and in HSL it's 253°, 13%, 35%.

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