PURPLES

Dark Prom Queen

#2B0F2E

RGB 43, 15, 46 · HSL 294°, 51%, 12% · CMYK 7, 67, 0, 82

Dark Prom Queen is #2B0F2E in HEX — rgb(43, 15, 46), hsl(294°, 51%, 12%), cmyk(7%, 67%, 0%, 82%).

Dark Prom Queen pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 294°, 51%, 12%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. 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#2B0F2E

RGB43, 15, 46

HSL294°, 51%, 12%

HSV294°, 67%, 18%

CMYK7, 67, 0, 82

Decimal2821934

CSS RGBrgb(43, 15, 46)

CSS HSLhsl(294, 51%, 12%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Beetroot Purple TB-100

ΔE 13.4 · #392434

RAL

Cobalt Blue 5013

ΔE 13.9 · #1E213D

Dulux

Classic Violet S45E9

ΔE 14.2 · #452F4C

Behr

Deep Garnet 110F-7

ΔE 14.2 · #482A3F

Benjamin Moore

Purplicious CSP-465

ΔE 16.7 · #4E3455

Vista Paint

So Merlot K-744

ΔE 17.1 · #513249

Sherwin-Williams

Concord Grape SW6559

ΔE 17.9 · #443757

Hallman-Lindsay

Joyous Song 1187

ΔE 19.7 · #5B365E

Dunn-Edwards

Magic Night DEA191

ΔE 21 · #3A3B5B

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 21 · #652F53

Valspar

Plum Good 4011-10

ΔE 22.1 · #54415B

PPG

Royal Indigo 1174-7

ΔE 22.5 · #4E4260

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 23.4 · #423A45

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 23.9 · #1D375C

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 25.3 · #334059

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 25.3 · #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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#2B0F2E

#122E0F

Analogous

#1B0F2E

#2B0F2E

#2E0F22

Triadic

#2B0F2E

#2E2B0F

#0F2E2B

Split-Complementary

#2B0F2E

#222E0F

#0F2E1B

Tetradic

#2B0F2E

#2E1B0F

#122E0F

#0F222E

Monochromatic

#120613

#2B0F2E

#612268

#9734A2

Rectangle

#2B0F2E

#2E0F12

#122E0F

#0F2E2B

Compound

#2B0F2E

#2E0F22

#122E0F

#0F2E1B

Variations

Lighter

#6A2572

#A244AD

#C794CC

Darker

#230B26

#18071A

#0E0410

Saturation

#221A23

#2B0F2E

#310736

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

17.35:1

AAA

vs Black

1.21:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2B0F2E

#191F2E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2B0F2E

#16162B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2B0F2E

#291715

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Dark Prom Queen 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

#60383E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2B0F2E

Daylight 5500K

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

#4D3D62

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EC

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.

#1E421A

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: #2B0F2E;

CSS — background

background-color: #2B0F2E;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-prom-queen: #2B0F2E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-prom-queen': '#2B0F2E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2B0F2E] text-[#2B0F2E]

SCSS

$dark-prom-queen: #2B0F2E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2B0F2E?

#2B0F2E is Dark Prom Queen, a near-black purple with a warm undertone.

Is #2B0F2E warm or cool?

Dark Prom Queen reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dark Prom Queen?

Dark Prom Queen works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Dark Prom Queen?

Dark Prom Queen 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 Dark Prom Queen?

You can download Dark Prom Queen 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 Dark Prom Queen?

The hex code is #2B0F2E. In RGB it's 43, 15, 46, and in HSL it's 294°, 51%, 12%.

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