PURPLES

Russian Violet

#32174D

RGB 50, 23, 77 · HSL 270°, 54%, 20% · CMYK 35, 70, 0, 70

Russian Violet is #32174D in HEX — rgb(50, 23, 77), hsl(270°, 54%, 20%), cmyk(35%, 70%, 0%, 70%).

Russian Violet pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 270°, 54%, 20%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#32174D

RGB50, 23, 77

HSL270°, 54%, 20%

HSV270°, 70%, 30%

CMYK35, 70, 0, 70

Decimal3282765

CSS RGBrgb(50, 23, 77)

CSS HSLhsl(270, 54%, 20%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Delicious Berry S-G-690

ΔE 8.8 · #4B2760

RAL

Ultramarine Blue 5002

ΔE 10.8 · #20214F

Vista Paint

Hot Sauna C-1270

ΔE 15.5 · #3C3973

Dulux

Penny S44F9

ΔE 15.6 · #493967

Benjamin Moore

Gentle 2071-20

ΔE 17.7 · #533D69

Hallman-Lindsay

Joyous Song 1187

ΔE 18 · #5B365E

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 19.6 · #564371

Sherwin-Williams

Kimono Violet SW6839

ΔE 19.6 · #5D395F

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Eggplant DE5944

ΔE 20.1 · #4F467E

Kilz

Renaissance Tapestry RH240

ΔE 21 · #48436D

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 22.3 · #652F53

PPG

Perfectly Purple 1176-7

ΔE 22.4 · #694878

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 23.9 · #1D375C

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 29 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 32.1 · #423A45

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 33 · #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

#32174D

#334F17

Analogous

#17174F

#32174D

#4F174F

Triadic

#32174D

#4F3317

#174F33

Split-Complementary

#32174D

#4F4F17

#174F17

Tetradic

#32174D

#4F1717

#334F17

#174F4F

Monochromatic

#0D0614

#32174D

#592989

#7F3BC4

Rectangle

#32174D

#4F1733

#334F17

#174F33

Compound

#32174D

#4F174F

#334F17

#174F17

Variations

Lighter

#5C2A8D

#854CBD

#B89DD3

Darker

#291240

#1C0B2D

#10061A

Saturation

#332B3B

#33174F

#330C5A

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

15.38:1

AAA

vs Black

1.37:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#32174D

#17294D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#32174D

#1D1D48

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#32174D

#2D261F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Russian Violet 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

#653E55

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#32174D

Daylight 5500K

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

#524379

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE9ED

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.

#2E4319

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: #32174D;

CSS — background

background-color: #32174D;

CSS Variable

--color-russian-violet: #32174D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'russian-violet': '#32174D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#32174D] text-[#32174D]

SCSS

$russian-violet: #32174D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #32174D?

#32174D is Russian Violet, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #32174D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Russian Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Russian Violet?

Russian Violet 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 Russian Violet?

You can download Russian Violet 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 Russian Violet?

The hex code is #32174D. In RGB it's 50, 23, 77, and in HSL it's 270°, 54%, 20%.

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