BLUES

Purple Noir

#322C56

RGB 50, 44, 86 · HSL 249°, 32%, 25% · CMYK 42, 49, 0, 66

Purple Noir is #322C56 in HEX — rgb(50, 44, 86), hsl(249°, 32%, 25%), cmyk(42%, 49%, 0%, 66%).

Purple Noir pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 249°, 32%, 25%. 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#322C56

RGB50, 44, 86

HSL249°, 32%, 25%

HSV249°, 49%, 34%

CMYK42, 49, 0, 66

Decimal3288150

CSS RGBrgb(50, 44, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(249, 32%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Night Blue 5022

ΔE 4.1 · #252850

Behr

Interlude S-H-690

ΔE 4.4 · #382A59

Dulux

Georgina S44E9

ΔE 6.1 · #403357

Benjamin Moore

Midnight 2067-10

ΔE 6.3 · #343457

Sherwin-Williams

Dewberry SW6552

ΔE 7.8 · #3E385A

Hallman-Lindsay

Newport Indigo historic-newport-indigo

ΔE 8.9 · #313D6C

Dunn-Edwards

Magic Night DEA191

ΔE 9.8 · #3A3B5B

Vista Paint

Dark Triumph K-32

ΔE 9.8 · #4D406B

Kilz

Renaissance Tapestry RH240

ΔE 10.2 · #48436D

Valspar

Spirit Blue 4011-9

ΔE 11 · #49456F

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 11.3 · #1D375C

PPG

Daring Indigo 1166-7 · 13-25

ΔE 13.2 · #374874

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 16.1 · #334059

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 17.3 · #5E3D5A

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 19.7 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 23 · #50414C

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

#322C56

#4E542B

Analogous

#2B3A54

#322C56

#462B54

Triadic

#322C56

#54312B

#2B5431

Split-Complementary

#322C56

#54462B

#3A542B

Tetradic

#322C56

#542B3A

#4E542B

#2B5446

Monochromatic

#0A0911

#141122

#322C56

#4F4587

#7368B1

Rectangle

#322C56

#542B4E

#4E542B

#2B5431

Compound

#322C56

#462B54

#4E542B

#3A542B

Variations

Lighter

#4F4587

#766DAB

#B2ADCB

Darker

#272244

#1A172F

#0F0D1C

Saturation

#3B3A46

#312B54

#22166A

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

12.88:1

AAA

vs Black

1.63:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#322C56

#243356

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#322C56

#2D2D52

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#322C56

#2D3530

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Purple Noir 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

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#654E5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#322C56

Daylight 5500K

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

#525380

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.

#414527

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 / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

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

Standard primer is adequate.

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: #322C56;

CSS — background

background-color: #322C56;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-noir: #322C56;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-noir': '#322C56' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#322C56] text-[#322C56]

SCSS

$purple-noir: #322C56;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #322C56?

#322C56 is Purple Noir, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #322C56 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple Noir?

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

What colors pair well with Purple Noir?

Purple Noir 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 Purple Noir?

You can download Purple Noir 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 Purple Noir?

The hex code is #322C56. In RGB it's 50, 44, 86, and in HSL it's 249°, 32%, 25%.

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