PURPLES

Midnight Purple

#280137

RGB 40, 1, 55 · HSL 283°, 96%, 11% · CMYK 27, 98, 0, 78

Midnight Purple is #280137 in HEX — rgb(40, 1, 55), hsl(283°, 96%, 11%), cmyk(27%, 98%, 0%, 78%).

Midnight Purple pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 283°, 96%, 11%. 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#280137

RGB40, 1, 55

HSL283°, 96%, 11%

HSV283°, 98%, 22%

CMYK27, 98, 0, 78

Decimal2621751

CSS RGBrgb(40, 1, 55)

CSS HSLhsl(283, 96%, 11%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Delicious Berry S-G-690

ΔE 16.4 · #4B2760

RAL

Ultramarine Blue 5002

ΔE 17.1 · #20214F

Dulux

New Purple S45F9

ΔE 22.8 · #4D3358

Vista Paint

Joyous Song C-1186

ΔE 23.3 · #5A345C

Hallman-Lindsay

Joyous Song 1187

ΔE 24 · #5B365E

Benjamin Moore

Purplicious CSP-465

ΔE 24.3 · #4E3455

Sherwin-Williams

Kimono Violet SW6839

ΔE 25.5 · #5D395F

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 25.7 · #652F53

Kilz

Beetroot Purple TB-100

ΔE 27.2 · #392434

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Odyssey DEA143

ΔE 27.5 · #643E65

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 27.7 · #564371

PPG

Perfectly Purple 1176-7

ΔE 30 · #694878

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 30.5 · #1D375C

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 35.1 · #334059

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 36.1 · #423A45

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 37.3 · #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

#280137

#103701

Analogous

#0D0137

#280137

#37012B

Triadic

#280137

#372801

#013728

Split-Complementary

#280137

#2B3701

#01370D

Tetradic

#280137

#370D01

#103701

#012B37

Monochromatic

#120119

#280137

#5E0382

#9404CD

Rectangle

#280137

#370110

#103701

#013728

Compound

#280137

#37012B

#103701

#01370D

Variations

Lighter

#680390

#A116D8

#C77AE5

Darker

#20002D

#16001F

#0D0012

Saturation

#201424

#280137

#280138

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

18.27:1

AAA

vs Black

1.15:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#280137

#0C1B37

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#280137

#0D0D33

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#280137

#24140C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Midnight Purple 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

#5D2D44

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#280137

Daylight 5500K

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

#4B3269

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE7EE

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#1E5309

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: #280137;

CSS — background

background-color: #280137;

CSS Variable

--color-midnight-purple: #280137;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'midnight-purple': '#280137' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#280137] text-[#280137]

SCSS

$midnight-purple: #280137;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #280137?

#280137 is Midnight Purple, a near-black purple with a cool undertone.

Is #280137 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Midnight Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Midnight Purple?

Midnight Purple 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 Purple?

You can download Midnight Purple 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 Purple?

The hex code is #280137. In RGB it's 40, 1, 55, and in HSL it's 283°, 96%, 11%.

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