BLUES

Viola Black

#2F2A41

RGB 47, 42, 65 · HSL 253°, 21%, 21% · CMYK 28, 35, 0, 75

Viola Black is #2F2A41 in HEX — rgb(47, 42, 65), hsl(253°, 21%, 21%), cmyk(28%, 35%, 0%, 75%).

Viola Black pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 253°, 21%, 21%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#2F2A41

RGB47, 42, 65

HSL253°, 21%, 21%

HSV253°, 35%, 25%

CMYK28, 35, 0, 75

Decimal3091009

CSS RGBrgb(47, 42, 65)

CSS HSLhsl(253, 21%, 21%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Deep Universe S43C9

ΔE 2.8 · #2F2B3E

Kilz

Ruling Royalty TB-50

ΔE 3 · #313048

RAL

Violet Blue 5000

ΔE 5.2 · #2A2E4B

Benjamin Moore

Majestic 2068-10

ΔE 6 · #3B3551

Behr

Dark Burgundy Wine BXC-09

ΔE 6.3 · #353343

Dunn-Edwards

Old Mill DEA185

ΔE 8.9 · #343B4E

Sherwin-Williams

Majestic Purple SW6545

ΔE 9 · #3B3C5A

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum Island historic-plum-island

ΔE 9.5 · #463C4E

Vista Paint

Royal Treatment K-48

ΔE 9.8 · #443E50

PPG

Victory Blue 1165-7

ΔE 10.1 · #3A405A

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 10.9 · #334059

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 11.1 · #423A45

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 11.1 · #3E3B46

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 13.1 · #1D375C

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 14.5 · #50414C

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 16.2 · #313536

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

3/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#2F2A41

#3C412A

Analogous

#2A3141

#2F2A41

#3A2A41

Triadic

#2F2A41

#412F2A

#2A412F

Split-Complementary

#2F2A41

#413A2A

#31412A

Tetradic

#2F2A41

#412A31

#3C412A

#2A413A

Monochromatic

#0B0A0F

#0D0C13

#2F2A41

#51496F

#73689C

Rectangle

#2F2A41

#412A3C

#3C412A

#2A412F

Compound

#2F2A41

#3A2A41

#3C412A

#31412A

Variations

Lighter

#534A72

#7A719C

#B3AEC3

Darker

#252134

#1A1724

#0F0D15

Saturation

#343239

#2F2A41

#231556

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

13.74:1

AAA

vs Black

1.53:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2F2A41

#282E41

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2F2A41

#2B2B3F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2F2A41

#2D2F2C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Viola Black lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

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How it looks under different light

#634C4C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2F2A41

Daylight 5500K

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

#505170

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#343922

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: #2F2A41;

CSS — background

background-color: #2F2A41;

CSS Variable

--color-viola-black: #2F2A41;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'viola-black': '#2F2A41' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2F2A41] text-[#2F2A41]

SCSS

$viola-black: #2F2A41;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2F2A41?

#2F2A41 is Viola Black, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #2F2A41 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Viola Black?

Viola Black works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Viola Black?

Viola Black pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Viola Black?

You can download Viola Black 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 Viola Black?

The hex code is #2F2A41. In RGB it's 47, 42, 65, and in HSL it's 253°, 21%, 21%.

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