PURPLES

Prune Plum

#211640

RGB 33, 22, 64 · HSL 256°, 49%, 17% · CMYK 48, 66, 0, 75

Prune Plum is #211640 in HEX — rgb(33, 22, 64), hsl(256°, 49%, 17%), cmyk(48%, 66%, 0%, 75%).

Prune Plum pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 256°, 49%, 17%. 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#211640

RGB33, 22, 64

HSL256°, 49%, 17%

HSV256°, 66%, 25%

CMYK48, 66, 0, 75

Decimal2168384

CSS RGBrgb(33, 22, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(256, 49%, 17%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Ultramarine Blue 5002

ΔE 6.2 · #20214F

Behr

Interlude S-H-690

ΔE 10 · #382A59

Dulux

Georgina S44E9

ΔE 14.5 · #403357

Benjamin Moore

Midnight 2067-10

ΔE 15 · #343457

Sherwin-Williams

Dewberry SW6552

ΔE 16.7 · #3E385A

Kilz

Ruling Royalty TB-50

ΔE 17.9 · #313048

Vista Paint

Hot Sauna C-1270

ΔE 18 · #3C3973

Hallman-Lindsay

Newport Indigo historic-newport-indigo

ΔE 18.1 · #313D6C

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 18.5 · #1D375C

Dunn-Edwards

Magic Night DEA191

ΔE 18.6 · #3A3B5B

Valspar

Spirit Blue 4011-9

ΔE 21 · #49456F

PPG

Royal Indigo 1174-7

ΔE 22.1 · #4E4260

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 23.8 · #334059

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 23.8 · #5E3D5A

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 27 · #423A45

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 29.2 · #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

#211640

#354116

Analogous

#162041

#211640

#371641

Triadic

#211640

#412116

#164121

Split-Complementary

#211640

#413716

#204116

Tetradic

#211640

#411620

#354116

#164137

Monochromatic

#0A0713

#211640

#3F2A7A

#5C3DB3

Rectangle

#211640

#411635

#354116

#164121

Compound

#211640

#371641

#354116

#204116

Variations

Lighter

#422C80

#674BB5

#A99CCE

Darker

#1A1135

#120B25

#0A0616

Saturation

#282532

#211641

#1C0B4C

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

16.75:1

AAA

vs Black

1.25:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#211640

#0F2040

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#211640

#18183C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#211640

#1C211B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Prune Plum 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

#583D4B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#211640

Daylight 5500K

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

#45426F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE9EC

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.

#37411B

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: #211640;

CSS — background

background-color: #211640;

CSS Variable

--color-prune-plum: #211640;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'prune-plum': '#211640' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#211640] text-[#211640]

SCSS

$prune-plum: #211640;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #211640?

#211640 is Prune Plum, a near-black purple with a cool undertone.

Is #211640 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Prune Plum?

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

What colors pair well with Prune Plum?

Prune Plum 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 Prune Plum?

You can download Prune Plum 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 Prune Plum?

The hex code is #211640. In RGB it's 33, 22, 64, and in HSL it's 256°, 49%, 17%.

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