PURPLES

Nebula Night

#281367

RGB 40, 19, 103 · HSL 255°, 69%, 24% · CMYK 61, 82, 0, 60

Nebula Night is #281367 in HEX — rgb(40, 19, 103), hsl(255°, 69%, 24%), cmyk(61%, 82%, 0%, 60%).

Nebula Night pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 255°, 69%, 24%. 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#281367

RGB40, 19, 103

HSL255°, 69%, 24%

HSV255°, 82%, 40%

CMYK61, 82, 0, 60

Decimal2626407

CSS RGBrgb(40, 19, 103)

CSS HSLhsl(255, 69%, 24%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Grape Fizz BIC-36

ΔE 11.9 · #4B2977

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 18 · #1E2D6E

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 20.4 · #243F90

Vista Paint

Hot Sauna C-1270

ΔE 23.4 · #3C3973

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2066-10

ΔE 25.5 · #243973

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 27.1 · #1F4992

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Blue 606

ΔE 27.1 · #354079

Dulux

Brilliant Purple SB8G8

ΔE 27.8 · #4D4985

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Eggplant DE5944

ΔE 28.2 · #4F467E

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 30 · #445397

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 31.6 · #564371

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 32.2 · #604C7F

Sherwin-Williams

Izmir Purple SW6825

ΔE 32.4 · #4D426E

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 36.3 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 44.5 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 50.2 · #50414C

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

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

#281367

#526713

Analogous

#132867

#281367

#521367

Triadic

#281367

#672813

#136728

Split-Complementary

#281367

#675213

#286713

Tetradic

#281367

#671328

#526713

#136752

Monochromatic

#080416

#0F0727

#281367

#411FA8

#6139DB

Rectangle

#281367

#671352

#526713

#136728

Compound

#281367

#521367

#526713

#286713

Variations

Lighter

#411FA9

#6947CF

#AB9ADC

Darker

#1F0D54

#15083B

#0C0423

Saturation

#37314A

#281367

#230971

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

15.23:1

AAA

vs Black

1.38:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#281367

#002A67

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#281367

#181861

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#281367

#1A2E21

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Nebula Night 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

#5D3B68

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#281367

Daylight 5500K

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

#4B408D

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.

#435316

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: #281367;

CSS — background

background-color: #281367;

CSS Variable

--color-nebula-night: #281367;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nebula-night': '#281367' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#281367] text-[#281367]

SCSS

$nebula-night: #281367;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #281367?

#281367 is Nebula Night, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #281367 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nebula Night?

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

What colors pair well with Nebula Night?

Nebula Night 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 Nebula Night?

You can download Nebula Night 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 Nebula Night?

The hex code is #281367. In RGB it's 40, 19, 103, and in HSL it's 255°, 69%, 24%.

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