PURPLES

Fat Tuesday

#352235

RGB 53, 34, 53 · HSL 300°, 22%, 17% · CMYK 0, 36, 0, 79

Fat Tuesday is #352235 in HEX — rgb(53, 34, 53), hsl(300°, 22%, 17%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 0%, 79%).

Fat Tuesday pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 300°, 22%, 17%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. 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#352235
RGB53, 34, 53
HSL300°, 22%, 17%
HSV300°, 36%, 21%
CMYK0, 36, 0, 79
Decimal3482165
CSS RGBrgb(53, 34, 53)
CSS HSLhsl(300, 22%, 17%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Beetroot Purple TB-100

ΔE 2.6 · #392434

Dulux

Stage Curtain S46B9

ΔE 4.3 · #3B2B3C

Behr

Deep Garnet 110F-7

ΔE 7.1 · #482A3F

Benjamin Moore

Velvet CSP-480

ΔE 8.8 · #392A31

RAL

Steel Blue 5011

ΔE 9.1 · #231A24

Vista Paint

So Merlot K-744

ΔE 10.3 · #513249

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Shadow 1215

ΔE 11.1 · #493843

Dunn-Edwards

Preserve DEA193

ΔE 11.5 · #4A3C50

Sherwin-Williams

Raisin SW7630

ΔE 12.1 · #392B2D

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 12.2 · #423A45

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 13.3 · #3E3B46

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 14.6 · #50414C

PPG

Blackberry 1172-7 · 13-21

ΔE 14.8 · #4A4354

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 15.1 · #392A27

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 16 · #5E3D5A

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 16.9 · #383737

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#352235
#223522

Analogous

#2B2235
#352235
#35222B

Triadic

#352235
#353522
#223535

Split-Complementary

#352235
#2B3522
#22352B

Tetradic

#352235
#352B22
#223522
#222B35

Monochromatic

#100A10
#100A10
#352235
#644064
#925D92

Rectangle

#352235
#352222
#223522
#223535

Compound

#352235
#35222B
#223522
#22352B

Variations

Lighter

#694369
#986898
#C0AAC0

Darker

#2B1B2B
#1E121E
#110A11

Saturation

#2E282E
#352235
#461146

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)

Aa

vs White

14.67:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

1.43:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#352235
#282B35

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#352235
#262633

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#352235
#332625

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Fat Tuesday 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

#674643

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#352235

Daylight 5500K

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

#544B67

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#223922

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

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: #352235;
CSS — background 
background-color: #352235;
CSS Variable 
--color-fat-tuesday: #352235;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'fat-tuesday': '#352235' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#352235] text-[#352235]
SCSS 
$fat-tuesday: #352235;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #352235?

#352235 is Fat Tuesday, a near-black purple with a warm undertone.

Is #352235 warm or cool?

Fat Tuesday reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Fat Tuesday?

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

What colors pair well with Fat Tuesday?

Fat Tuesday 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 Fat Tuesday?

You can download Fat Tuesday 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 Fat Tuesday?

The hex code is #352235. In RGB it's 53, 34, 53, and in HSL it's 300°, 22%, 17%.

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