PURPLES

Telopea

#2D2541

RGB 45, 37, 65 · HSL 257°, 27%, 20% · CMYK 31, 43, 0, 75

Telopea is #2D2541 in HEX — rgb(45, 37, 65), hsl(257°, 27%, 20%), cmyk(31%, 43%, 0%, 75%).

Telopea pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 257°, 27%, 20%. 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#2D2541

RGB45, 37, 65

HSL257°, 27%, 20%

HSV257°, 43%, 25%

CMYK31, 43, 0, 75

Decimal2958657

CSS RGBrgb(45, 37, 65)

CSS HSLhsl(257, 27%, 20%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Cobalt Blue 5013

ΔE 5 · #1E213D

Dulux

Imperial Robe S44D9

ΔE 5.3 · #3B2F4C

Behr

Baritone 680F-7

ΔE 5.9 · #3C304F

Kilz

Ruling Royalty TB-50

ΔE 6.1 · #313048

Benjamin Moore

Majestic 2068-10

ΔE 7.2 · #3B3551

Sherwin-Williams

Concord Grape SW6559

ΔE 9.2 · #443757

Dunn-Edwards

Magic Night DEA191

ΔE 10.1 · #3A3B5B

PPG

Victory Blue 1165-7

ΔE 12.6 · #3A405A

Vista Paint

Royal Wave K-1242

ΔE 12.6 · #38405D

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum Island historic-plum-island

ΔE 12.7 · #463C4E

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 13.1 · #1D375C

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 13.6 · #334059

Valspar

Plum Good 4011-10

ΔE 14.5 · #54415B

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 15 · #423A45

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 17 · #5E3D5A

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 17.7 · #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

#2D2541

#394125

Analogous

#252B41

#2D2541

#3B2541

Triadic

#2D2541

#412D25

#25412D

Split-Complementary

#2D2541

#413B25

#2B4125

Tetradic

#2D2541

#41252B

#394125

#25413B

Monochromatic

#0B0910

#2D2541

#4F4171

#715DA2

Rectangle

#2D2541

#412539

#394125

#25412D

Compound

#2D2541

#3B2541

#394125

#2B4125

Variations

Lighter

#514375

#7869A1

#B2AAC5

Darker

#241D34

#181424

#0E0B15

Saturation

#312F37

#2D2541

#251353

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

14.46:1

AAA

vs Black

1.45:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2D2541

#232B41

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2D2541

#26263E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2D2541

#2A2B28

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Telopea 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

#61484C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2D2541

Daylight 5500K

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

#4E4D70

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEC

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.

#333922

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: #2D2541;

CSS — background

background-color: #2D2541;

CSS Variable

--color-telopea: #2D2541;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'telopea': '#2D2541' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2D2541] text-[#2D2541]

SCSS

$telopea: #2D2541;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2D2541?

#2D2541 is Telopea, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #2D2541 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Telopea?

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

What colors pair well with Telopea?

Telopea 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 Telopea?

You can download Telopea 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 Telopea?

The hex code is #2D2541. In RGB it's 45, 37, 65, and in HSL it's 257°, 27%, 20%.

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