PURPLES

Delighted Chimp

#2E212D

RGB 46, 33, 45 · HSL 305°, 16%, 15% · CMYK 0, 28, 2, 82

Delighted Chimp is #2E212D in HEX — rgb(46, 33, 45), hsl(305°, 16%, 15%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 2%, 82%).

Delighted Chimp pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 305°, 16%, 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#2E212D
RGB46, 33, 45
HSL305°, 16%, 15%
HSV305°, 28%, 18%
CMYK0, 28, 2, 82
Decimal3023149
CSS RGBrgb(46, 33, 45)
CSS HSLhsl(305, 16%, 15%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Steel Blue 5011

ΔE 4.5 · #231A24

Kilz

Beetroot Purple TB-100

ΔE 5.1 · #392434

Benjamin Moore

Velvet CSP-480

ΔE 5.7 · #392A31

Dulux

Magic Cauldron S45B9

ΔE 5.8 · #372B3C

Behr

Rich Bordeaux BXC-87

ΔE 7.8 · #3C323D

Sherwin-Williams

Raisin SW7630

ΔE 8.3 · #392B2D

Vista Paint

Eleanor Ann C-1228

ΔE 9.2 · #3E343B

Hallman-Lindsay

Eleanor Ann 1229

ΔE 10.4 · #40373E

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 11.2 · #302F2F

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 11.2 · #392A27

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 11.9 · #3E3B46

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 13.2 · #383737

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 13.2 · #313536

Dunn-Edwards

Preserve DEA193

ΔE 13.5 · #4A3C50

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 14.1 · #3B3938

PPG

Napoleon 1013-7

ΔE 14.9 · #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

#2E212D
#202C21

Analogous

#27202C
#2E212D
#2C2025

Triadic

#2E212D
#2B2C20
#202B2C

Split-Complementary

#2E212D
#252C20
#202C27

Tetradic

#2E212D
#2C2720
#202C21
#20252C

Monochromatic

#0F0B0E
#0F0B0E
#2E212D
#594057
#856082

Rectangle

#2E212D
#2C2120
#202C21
#202B2C

Compound

#2E212D
#2C2025
#202C21
#202C27

Variations

Lighter

#5F455C
#8E6C8B
#BCABBA

Darker

#241923
#191118
#0E0A0E

Saturation

#282428
#2C202B
#3C1039

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)

Aa

vs White

15.31:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

1.37:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2E212D
#25272D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2E212D
#24242C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2E212D
#2D2323

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Delighted Chimp 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

#62453D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2E212D

Daylight 5500K

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

#4F4A61

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.

#223924

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

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: #2E212D;
CSS — background 
background-color: #2E212D;
CSS Variable 
--color-delighted-chimp: #2E212D;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'delighted-chimp': '#2E212D' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#2E212D] text-[#2E212D]
SCSS 
$delighted-chimp: #2E212D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2E212D?

#2E212D is Delighted Chimp, a near-black purple with a warm undertone.

Is #2E212D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Delighted Chimp?

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

What colors pair well with Delighted Chimp?

Delighted Chimp 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 Delighted Chimp?

You can download Delighted Chimp 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 Delighted Chimp?

The hex code is #2E212D. In RGB it's 46, 33, 45, and in HSL it's 305°, 16%, 15%.

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