BLUES

Prunelle

#220878

RGB 34, 8, 120 · HSL 254°, 88%, 25% · CMYK 72, 93, 0, 53

Prunelle is #220878 in HEX — rgb(34, 8, 120), hsl(254°, 88%, 25%), cmyk(72%, 93%, 0%, 53%).

Prunelle pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 254°, 88%, 25%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#220878

RGB34, 8, 120

HSL254°, 88%, 25%

HSV254°, 93%, 47%

CMYK72, 93, 0, 53

Decimal2230392

CSS RGBrgb(34, 8, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(254, 88%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Deep Violet S-G-670

ΔE 15.2 · #452F94

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 28.9 · #243F90

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 31 · #1E2D6E

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 35.8 · #583E7B

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 36.8 · #1F4992

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2066-10

ΔE 38.4 · #243973

Dulux

Brilliant Purple SB8G8

ΔE 39.5 · #4D4985

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Highlight 613

ΔE 39.5 · #324A8B

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 40.1 · #445397

Dunn-Edwards

Beaded Blue DE5909

ΔE 40.2 · #494D8B

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 44.2 · #604C7F

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 44.7 · #564371

Sherwin-Williams

Fully Purple SW6983

ΔE 45.2 · #514C7E

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 46.7 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 54 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 62.7 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

2/100

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

#220878

#5E7808

Analogous

#082678

#220878

#5A0878

Triadic

#220878

#782208

#087822

Split-Complementary

#220878

#785A08

#267808

Tetradic

#220878

#780826

#5E7808

#08785A

Monochromatic

#070218

#0E0330

#220878

#360CC0

#5627F1

Rectangle

#220878

#78085E

#5E7808

#087822

Compound

#220878

#5A0878

#5E7808

#267808

Variations

Lighter

#360CC0

#5E36E2

#A693E5

Darker

#1A0462

#110145

#0A0029

Saturation

#372F51

#220878

#20047C

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

15.28:1

AAA

vs Black

1.37:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#220878

#002B78

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#220878

#0F0F71

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#220878

#023220

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Prunelle 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

#593375

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#220878

Daylight 5500K

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

#463899

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9E7EE

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.

#4C5F0E

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: #220878;

CSS — background

background-color: #220878;

CSS Variable

--color-prunelle: #220878;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'prunelle': '#220878' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#220878] text-[#220878]

SCSS

$prunelle: #220878;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #220878?

#220878 is Prunelle, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #220878 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Prunelle?

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

What colors pair well with Prunelle?

Prunelle 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 Prunelle?

You can download Prunelle 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 Prunelle?

The hex code is #220878. In RGB it's 34, 8, 120, and in HSL it's 254°, 88%, 25%.

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