PURPLES

Vanishing

#331155

RGB 51, 17, 85 · HSL 270°, 67%, 20% · CMYK 40, 80, 0, 67

Vanishing is #331155 in HEX — rgb(51, 17, 85), hsl(270°, 67%, 20%), cmyk(40%, 80%, 0%, 67%).

Vanishing pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 270°, 67%, 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#331155

RGB51, 17, 85

HSL270°, 67%, 20%

HSV270°, 80%, 33%

CMYK40, 80, 0, 67

Decimal3346773

CSS RGBrgb(51, 17, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(270, 67%, 20%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Plum S-H-670

ΔE 11.1 · #392B6F

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 16.1 · #1E2D6E

Vista Paint

Hot Sauna C-1270

ΔE 18.8 · #3C3973

Dulux

Prized Orchid S44H8

ΔE 21.2 · #4D3C6D

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2066-10

ΔE 22.1 · #243973

Hallman-Lindsay

Hot Sauna 1271

ΔE 22.2 · #3F3F75

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Eggplant DE5944

ΔE 23.4 · #4F467E

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 23.4 · #243F90

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 24.7 · #564371

Sherwin-Williams

Kimono Violet SW6839

ΔE 25.4 · #5D395F

PPG

Eggplant 1247-7

ΔE 26 · #5A4E88

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 26.5 · #604C7F

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 27.3 · #652F53

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 31.5 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 39.2 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 40.7 · #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

#331155

#335511

Analogous

#111155

#331155

#551155

Triadic

#331155

#553311

#115533

Split-Complementary

#331155

#555511

#115511

Tetradic

#331155

#551111

#335511

#115555

Monochromatic

#0D0415

#331155

#591D95

#7F2AD5

Rectangle

#331155

#551133

#335511

#115533

Compound

#331155

#551155

#335511

#115511

Variations

Lighter

#5C1E99

#853FCA

#B896D9

Darker

#290C46

#1C0731

#10041D

Saturation

#33293D

#331155

#33085E

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

15.53:1

AAA

vs Black

1.35:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#331155

#0F2955

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#331155

#1A1A50

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#331155

#2C261D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Vanishing 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

#66395B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#331155

Daylight 5500K

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

#533E7F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE8ED

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.

#2E4814

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: #331155;

CSS — background

background-color: #331155;

CSS Variable

--color-vanishing: #331155;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vanishing': '#331155' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#331155] text-[#331155]

SCSS

$vanishing: #331155;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #331155?

#331155 is Vanishing, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #331155 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vanishing?

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

What colors pair well with Vanishing?

Vanishing 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 Vanishing?

You can download Vanishing 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 Vanishing?

The hex code is #331155. In RGB it's 51, 17, 85, and in HSL it's 270°, 67%, 20%.

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