PURPLES

Bleached Cedar

#2C2133

RGB 44, 33, 51 · HSL 277°, 21%, 16% · CMYK 14, 35, 0, 80

Bleached Cedar is #2C2133 in HEX — rgb(44, 33, 51), hsl(277°, 21%, 16%), cmyk(14%, 35%, 0%, 80%).

Bleached Cedar pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 277°, 21%, 16%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#2C2133

RGB44, 33, 51

HSL277°, 21%, 16%

HSV277°, 35%, 20%

CMYK14, 35, 0, 80

Decimal2892083

CSS RGBrgb(44, 33, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(277, 21%, 16%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Royal Wonder S44C9

ΔE 4.6 · #352B3D

Kilz

Beetroot Purple TB-100

ΔE 5.6 · #392434

RAL

Saphire Blue 5003

ΔE 6.1 · #1D1E33

Behr

Dark Burgundy Wine BXC-09

ΔE 8.6 · #353343

Benjamin Moore

Velvet CSP-480

ΔE 9.1 · #392A31

Vista Paint

Eleanor Ann C-1228

ΔE 11.4 · #3E343B

Sherwin-Williams

Anchors Aweigh SW9179

ΔE 11.7 · #2B3441

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 12.2 · #423A45

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum Island historic-plum-island

ΔE 12.3 · #463C4E

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 12.7 · #3E3B46

Dunn-Edwards

Preserve DEA193

ΔE 12.8 · #4A3C50

PPG

Victory Blue 1165-7

ΔE 15.2 · #3A405A

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 15.3 · #392A27

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 15.7 · #50414C

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 15.7 · #313536

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 15.9 · #334059

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

#2C2133

#273120

Analogous

#222031

#2C2133

#31202F

Triadic

#2C2133

#312B20

#20312B

Split-Complementary

#2C2133

#2F3120

#203122

Tetradic

#2C2133

#312220

#273120

#202F31

Monochromatic

#0D0A0F

#2C2133

#533E60

#7B5D8E

Rectangle

#2C2133

#312027

#273120

#20312B

Compound

#2C2133

#31202F

#273120

#203122

Variations

Lighter

#584265

#846895

#B7A9BF

Darker

#221928

#18111C

#0E0A10

Saturation

#29262B

#2B2031

#2F1041

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

15.30:1

AAA

vs Black

1.37:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2C2133

#232733

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2C2133

#232331

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2C2133

#2A2523

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Bleached Cedar 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

#604541

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2C2133

Daylight 5500K

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

#4E4A66

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#2B3922

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: #2C2133;

CSS — background

background-color: #2C2133;

CSS Variable

--color-bleached-cedar: #2C2133;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bleached-cedar': '#2C2133' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2C2133] text-[#2C2133]

SCSS

$bleached-cedar: #2C2133;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2C2133?

#2C2133 is Bleached Cedar, a near-black purple with a cool undertone.

Is #2C2133 warm or cool?

Bleached Cedar reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bleached Cedar?

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

What colors pair well with Bleached Cedar?

Bleached Cedar 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 Bleached Cedar?

You can download Bleached Cedar 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 Bleached Cedar?

The hex code is #2C2133. In RGB it's 44, 33, 51, and in HSL it's 277°, 21%, 16%.

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