PURPLES

Midnight Monarch

#1C0F33

RGB 28, 15, 51 · HSL 262°, 55%, 13% · CMYK 45, 71, 0, 80

Midnight Monarch is #1C0F33 in HEX — rgb(28, 15, 51), hsl(262°, 55%, 13%), cmyk(45%, 71%, 0%, 80%).

Midnight Monarch pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 262°, 55%, 13%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#1C0F33

RGB28, 15, 51

HSL262°, 55%, 13%

HSV262°, 71%, 20%

CMYK45, 71, 0, 80

Decimal1838899

CSS RGBrgb(28, 15, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(262, 55%, 13%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Ultramarine Blue 5002

ΔE 10.7 · #20214F

Behr

Interlude S-H-690

ΔE 14.4 · #382A59

Dulux

Imperial Robe S44D9

ΔE 16 · #3B2F4C

Benjamin Moore

Midnight 2067-10

ΔE 17.2 · #343457

Kilz

Ruling Royalty TB-50

ΔE 18 · #313048

Sherwin-Williams

Dewberry SW6552

ΔE 19 · #3E385A

Dunn-Edwards

Magic Night DEA191

ΔE 20.6 · #3A3B5B

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 20.7 · #1D375C

Hallman-Lindsay

Newport Indigo historic-newport-indigo

ΔE 22 · #313D6C

Vista Paint

So Merlot K-744

ΔE 22.1 · #513249

PPG

Royal Indigo 1174-7

ΔE 24 · #4E4260

Valspar

Spirit Blue 4011-9

ΔE 24.4 · #49456F

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 24.9 · #334059

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 25.3 · #5E3D5A

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 26.5 · #423A45

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 29 · #50414C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

1/100

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

#1C0F33

#26330F

Analogous

#0F1433

#1C0F33

#2F0F33

Triadic

#1C0F33

#331C0F

#0F331C

Split-Complementary

#1C0F33

#332F0F

#14330F

Tetradic

#1C0F33

#330F14

#26330F

#0F332F

Monochromatic

#0B0614

#1C0F33

#3D206F

#5E31AA

Rectangle

#1C0F33

#330F26

#26330F

#0F331C

Compound

#1C0F33

#2F0F33

#26330F

#14330F

Variations

Lighter

#422378

#6B41B3

#A993CF

Darker

#160B2A

#0F071D

#090411

Saturation

#201C27

#1C0F33

#1A073B

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

18.02:1

AAA

vs Black

1.17:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#1C0F33

#0B1933

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#1C0F33

#121230

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#1C0F33

#181914

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Midnight Monarch 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

#543841

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#1C0F33

Daylight 5500K

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

#423D66

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE9ED

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.

#344318

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #1C0F33;

CSS — background

background-color: #1C0F33;

CSS Variable

--color-midnight-monarch: #1C0F33;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'midnight-monarch': '#1C0F33' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#1C0F33] text-[#1C0F33]

SCSS

$midnight-monarch: #1C0F33;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1C0F33?

#1C0F33 is Midnight Monarch, a near-black purple with a cool undertone.

Is #1C0F33 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Midnight Monarch?

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

What colors pair well with Midnight Monarch?

Midnight Monarch 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 Midnight Monarch?

You can download Midnight Monarch 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 Midnight Monarch?

The hex code is #1C0F33. In RGB it's 28, 15, 51, and in HSL it's 262°, 55%, 13%.

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