PURPLES

Shikon

#2B2028

RGB 43, 32, 40 · HSL 316°, 15%, 15% · CMYK 0, 26, 7, 83

Shikon is #2B2028 in HEX — rgb(43, 32, 40), hsl(316°, 15%, 15%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 7%, 83%).

Shikon pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 316°, 15%, 15%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#2B2028

RGB43, 32, 40

HSL316°, 15%, 15%

HSV316°, 26%, 17%

CMYK0, 26, 7, 83

Decimal2826280

CSS RGBrgb(43, 32, 40)

CSS HSLhsl(316, 15%, 15%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Steel Blue 5011

ΔE 3.6 · #231A24

Benjamin Moore

Velvet CSP-480

ΔE 5.5 · #392A31

Sherwin-Williams

Raisin SW7630

ΔE 7 · #392B2D

Vista Paint

Kitty Kitty K-784

ΔE 7.2 · #282728

Kilz

Beetroot Purple TB-100

ΔE 7.7 · #392434

Dulux

Te Kuiti NZ10H1

ΔE 8 · #242322

Hallman-Lindsay

Silent Sea 515

ΔE 8.5 · #2A2B2C

Behr

Rich Bordeaux BXC-87

ΔE 8.6 · #3C323D

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 9.4 · #302F2F

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 9.4 · #392A27

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 11.9 · #313536

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 12 · #383737

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 12.5 · #3E3B46

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 12.9 · #3B3938

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 13 · #3B3A3A

PPG

Napoleon 1013-7

ΔE 15 · #404149

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 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

#2B2028

#212C24

Analogous

#29212C

#2B2028

#2C2123

Triadic

#2B2028

#292C21

#21292C

Split-Complementary

#2B2028

#232C21

#212C29

Tetradic

#2B2028

#2C2921

#212C24

#21232C

Monochromatic

#0F0B0E

#2B2028

#584152

#84627B

Rectangle

#2B2028

#2C2421

#212C24

#21292C

Compound

#2B2028

#2C2123

#212C24

#212C29

Variations

Lighter

#5E4557

#8D6D84

#BBABB7

Darker

#231A21

#191217

#0E0A0D

Saturation

#282527

#2C2129

#3C1031

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

15.67:1

AAA

vs Black

1.34:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2B2028

#242528

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2B2028

#222227

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2B2028

#2A2221

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Shikon 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

#604539

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2B2028

Daylight 5500K

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

#4D4A5D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#223929

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: #2B2028;

CSS — background

background-color: #2B2028;

CSS Variable

--color-shikon: #2B2028;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shikon': '#2B2028' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2B2028] text-[#2B2028]

SCSS

$shikon: #2B2028;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2B2028?

#2B2028 is Shikon, a near-black purple with a warm undertone.

Is #2B2028 warm or cool?

Shikon reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Shikon?

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

What colors pair well with Shikon?

Shikon 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 Shikon?

You can download Shikon 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 Shikon?

The hex code is #2B2028. In RGB it's 43, 32, 40, and in HSL it's 316°, 15%, 15%.

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