PURPLES

Powerful Violet

#372252

RGB 55, 34, 82 · HSL 266°, 41%, 23% · CMYK 33, 59, 0, 68

Powerful Violet is #372252 in HEX — rgb(55, 34, 82), hsl(266°, 41%, 23%), cmyk(33%, 59%, 0%, 68%).

Powerful Violet pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 266°, 41%, 23%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#372252

RGB55, 34, 82

HSL266°, 41%, 23%

HSV266°, 59%, 32%

CMYK33, 59, 0, 68

Decimal3613266

CSS RGBrgb(55, 34, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(266, 41%, 23%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Interlude S-H-690

ΔE 4 · #382A59

RAL

Ultramarine Blue 5002

ΔE 7.8 · #20214F

Dulux

Penny S44F9

ΔE 10.1 · #493967

Vista Paint

Hot Sauna C-1270

ΔE 12.1 · #3C3973

Benjamin Moore

Gentle 2071-20

ΔE 12.4 · #533D69

Hallman-Lindsay

Hot Sauna 1271

ΔE 13.6 · #3F3F75

Sherwin-Williams

Dewberry SW6552

ΔE 14 · #3E385A

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 14.5 · #564371

Kilz

Renaissance Tapestry RH240

ΔE 15.3 · #48436D

Dunn-Edwards

Cobalt DEA140

ΔE 15.8 · #3C4378

PPG

Imperial Purple 1175-7

ΔE 17.4 · #534A77

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 18.7 · #1D375C

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 19 · #5E3D5A

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 23.3 · #334059

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 26.6 · #423A45

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 27.5 · #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

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

#372252

#3E5323

Analogous

#232653

#372252

#4F2353

Triadic

#372252

#533723

#235337

Split-Complementary

#372252

#534F23

#265323

Tetradic

#372252

#532326

#3E5323

#23534F

Monochromatic

#0C0812

#130C1D

#372252

#5C3989

#8156B8

Rectangle

#372252

#53233E

#3E5323

#235337

Compound

#372252

#4F2353

#3E5323

#265323

Variations

Lighter

#5D3A8A

#8460B2

#B8A7CE

Darker

#2C1B43

#1E122F

#120A1C

Saturation

#3A3342

#372353

#351164

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

13.88:1

AAA

vs Black

1.51:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#372252

#213052

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#372252

#26264E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#372252

#322E28

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Powerful 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

#694659

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#372252

Daylight 5500K

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

#564B7D

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.

#344320

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: #372252;

CSS — background

background-color: #372252;

CSS Variable

--color-powerful-violet: #372252;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'powerful-violet': '#372252' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#372252] text-[#372252]

SCSS

$powerful-violet: #372252;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #372252?

#372252 is Powerful Violet, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #372252 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Powerful Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Powerful Violet?

Powerful 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 Powerful Violet?

You can download Powerful 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 Powerful Violet?

The hex code is #372252. In RGB it's 55, 34, 82, and in HSL it's 266°, 41%, 23%.

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