PURPLES

Elderberry

#2E2249

RGB 46, 34, 73 · HSL 258°, 36%, 21% · CMYK 37, 53, 0, 71

Elderberry is #2E2249 in HEX — rgb(46, 34, 73), hsl(258°, 36%, 21%), cmyk(37%, 53%, 0%, 71%).

Elderberry pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 258°, 36%, 21%. 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#2E2249

RGB46, 34, 73

HSL258°, 36%, 21%

HSV258°, 53%, 29%

CMYK37, 53, 0, 71

Decimal3023433

CSS RGBrgb(46, 34, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(258, 36%, 21%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Night Blue 5022

ΔE 5.5 · #252850

Behr

Interlude S-H-690

ΔE 6.3 · #382A59

Dulux

Georgina S44E9

ΔE 8.2 · #403357

Benjamin Moore

Midnight 2067-10

ΔE 9.2 · #343457

Sherwin-Williams

Dewberry SW6552

ΔE 10.6 · #3E385A

Dunn-Edwards

Magic Night DEA191

ΔE 12.7 · #3A3B5B

Kilz

Ruling Royalty TB-50

ΔE 12.7 · #313048

Hallman-Lindsay

Newport Indigo historic-newport-indigo

ΔE 13.7 · #313D6C

Vista Paint

Dark Triumph K-32

ΔE 13.7 · #4D406B

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 14.4 · #1D375C

Valspar

Spirit Blue 4011-9

ΔE 15.3 · #49456F

PPG

Royal Indigo 1174-7

ΔE 15.8 · #4E4260

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 18.1 · #5E3D5A

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 18.4 · #334059

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 21.7 · #423A45

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 23.5 · #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

#2E2249

#3D4922

Analogous

#222A49

#2E2249

#412249

Triadic

#2E2249

#492E22

#22492E

Split-Complementary

#2E2249

#494122

#2A4922

Tetradic

#2E2249

#49222A

#3D4922

#224941

Monochromatic

#0B0811

#0D0A15

#2E2249

#4F3B7D

#7055AF

Rectangle

#2E2249

#49223D

#3D4922

#22492E

Compound

#2E2249

#412249

#3D4922

#2A4922

Variations

Lighter

#503C80

#7761AB

#B1A7CA

Darker

#241B3B

#191229

#0E0A18

Saturation

#33303B

#2E2249

#27115A

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

14.57:1

AAA

vs Black

1.44:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2E2249

#1E2B49

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2E2249

#242445

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2E2249

#2A2B26

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Elderberry 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

#624652

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2E2249

Daylight 5500K

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

#4F4B76

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE9EC

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.

#343C20

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: #2E2249;

CSS — background

background-color: #2E2249;

CSS Variable

--color-elderberry: #2E2249;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'elderberry': '#2E2249' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2E2249] text-[#2E2249]

SCSS

$elderberry: #2E2249;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2E2249?

#2E2249 is Elderberry, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #2E2249 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Elderberry?

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

What colors pair well with Elderberry?

Elderberry 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 Elderberry?

You can download Elderberry 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 Elderberry?

The hex code is #2E2249. In RGB it's 46, 34, 73, and in HSL it's 258°, 36%, 21%.

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