PURPLES

Praise of Shadow

#221155

RGB 34, 17, 85 · HSL 255°, 67%, 20% · CMYK 60, 80, 0, 67

Praise of Shadow is #221155 in HEX — rgb(34, 17, 85), hsl(255°, 67%, 20%), cmyk(60%, 80%, 0%, 67%).

Praise of Shadow pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 255°, 67%, 20%. 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#221155

RGB34, 17, 85

HSL255°, 67%, 20%

HSV255°, 80%, 33%

CMYK60, 80, 0, 67

Decimal2232661

CSS RGBrgb(34, 17, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(255, 67%, 20%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Plum S-H-670

ΔE 11.3 · #392B6F

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 13.9 · #1E2D6E

Vista Paint

Hot Sauna C-1270

ΔE 19 · #3C3973

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2066-10

ΔE 20.8 · #243973

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 21.6 · #243F90

Hallman-Lindsay

Hot Sauna 1271

ΔE 22.6 · #3F3F75

Dulux

Prized Orchid S44H8

ΔE 23.1 · #4D3C6D

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Eggplant DE5944

ΔE 24.6 · #4F467E

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 26.1 · #1F4992

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 26.8 · #564371

Sherwin-Williams

Izmir Purple SW6825

ΔE 26.9 · #4D426E

PPG

Eggplant 1247-7

ΔE 27.4 · #5A4E88

Kilz

Renaissance Tapestry RH240

ΔE 28.2 · #48436D

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 34.3 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 39.5 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 42.9 · #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

#221155

#445511

Analogous

#112255

#221155

#441155

Triadic

#221155

#552211

#115522

Split-Complementary

#221155

#554411

#225511

Tetradic

#221155

#551122

#445511

#115544

Monochromatic

#080415

#221155

#3B1D95

#552AD5

Rectangle

#221155

#551144

#445511

#115522

Compound

#221155

#441155

#445511

#225511

Variations

Lighter

#3D1E99

#623FCA

#A796D9

Darker

#1A0C46

#120731

#0A041D

Saturation

#2E293D

#221155

#1E085E

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

16.41:1

AAA

vs Black

1.28:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#221155

#002355

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#221155

#151550

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#221155

#18261C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Praise of Shadow 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

#59395B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#221155

Daylight 5500K

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

#463E7F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9E8ED

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.

#3B4814

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: #221155;

CSS — background

background-color: #221155;

CSS Variable

--color-praise-of-shadow: #221155;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'praise-of-shadow': '#221155' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#221155] text-[#221155]

SCSS

$praise-of-shadow: #221155;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #221155?

#221155 is Praise of Shadow, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #221155 warm or cool?

Praise of Shadow reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Praise of Shadow?

Praise of Shadow works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Praise of Shadow?

Praise of Shadow 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 Praise of Shadow?

You can download Praise of Shadow 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 Praise of Shadow?

The hex code is #221155. In RGB it's 34, 17, 85, and in HSL it's 255°, 67%, 20%.

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