PURPLES

Your Darkness

#220044

RGB 34, 0, 68 · HSL 270°, 100%, 13% · CMYK 50, 100, 0, 73

Your Darkness is #220044 in HEX — rgb(34, 0, 68), hsl(270°, 100%, 13%), cmyk(50%, 100%, 0%, 73%).

Your Darkness pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 270°, 100%, 13%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#220044

RGB34, 0, 68

HSL270°, 100%, 13%

HSV270°, 100%, 27%

CMYK50, 100, 0, 73

Decimal2228292

CSS RGBrgb(34, 0, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(270, 100%, 13%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Plum S-H-670

ΔE 17.7 · #392B6F

RAL

Ultramarine Blue 5002

ΔE 20.3 · #20214F

Vista Paint

Hot Sauna C-1270

ΔE 24.9 · #3C3973

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2066-10

ΔE 27.2 · #243973

Dulux

Penny S44F9

ΔE 27.2 · #493967

Hallman-Lindsay

Hot Sauna 1271

ΔE 28.3 · #3F3F75

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 28.9 · #243F90

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Eggplant DE5944

ΔE 30.1 · #4F467E

Sherwin-Williams

Kimono Violet SW6839

ΔE 30.9 · #5D395F

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 31 · #564371

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 32 · #652F53

Kilz

Renaissance Tapestry RH240

ΔE 32.7 · #48436D

PPG

Eggplant 1247-7

ΔE 32.9 · #5A4E88

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 38.6 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 43.6 · #423A45

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 44.7 · #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

#220044

#214200

Analogous

#000042

#220044

#420042

Triadic

#220044

#422100

#004221

Split-Complementary

#220044

#424200

#004200

Tetradic

#220044

#420000

#214200

#004242

Monochromatic

#0D001A

#220044

#47008F

#6E00DB

Rectangle

#220044

#420021

#214200

#004221

Compound

#220044

#420042

#214200

#004200

Variations

Lighter

#4E009B

#7A12E1

#B17BE8

Darker

#1B0035

#120024

#0B0015

Saturation

#21172B

#210042

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

18.24:1

AAA

vs Black

1.15:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#220044

#001A44

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#220044

#09093F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#220044

#1B190E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Your Darkness 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

#592D4E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#220044

Daylight 5500K

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

#463272

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE7EE

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.

#2E5309

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: #220044;

CSS — background

background-color: #220044;

CSS Variable

--color-your-darkness: #220044;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'your-darkness': '#220044' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#220044] text-[#220044]

SCSS

$your-darkness: #220044;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #220044?

#220044 is Your Darkness, a near-black purple with a cool undertone.

Is #220044 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Your Darkness?

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

What colors pair well with Your Darkness?

Your Darkness 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 Your Darkness?

You can download Your Darkness 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 Your Darkness?

The hex code is #220044. In RGB it's 34, 0, 68, and in HSL it's 270°, 100%, 13%.

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