PURPLES

Midnight Pie

#372D52

RGB 55, 45, 82 · HSL 256°, 29%, 25% · CMYK 33, 45, 0, 68

Midnight Pie is #372D52 in HEX — rgb(55, 45, 82), hsl(256°, 29%, 25%), cmyk(33%, 45%, 0%, 68%).

Midnight Pie pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 256°, 29%, 25%. 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#372D52

RGB55, 45, 82

HSL256°, 29%, 25%

HSV256°, 45%, 32%

CMYK33, 45, 0, 68

Decimal3616082

CSS RGBrgb(55, 45, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(256, 29%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Georgina S44E9

ΔE 3.3 · #403357

Behr

Baritone 680F-7

ΔE 4.3 · #3C304F

Benjamin Moore

Midnight 2067-10

ΔE 4.7 · #343457

Sherwin-Williams

Dewberry SW6552

ΔE 5.4 · #3E385A

RAL

Night Blue 5022

ΔE 5.9 · #252850

Dunn-Edwards

Magic Night DEA191

ΔE 7.8 · #3A3B5B

Vista Paint

Rare Orchid K-56

ΔE 9 · #4B4169

Hallman-Lindsay

Voldemort 1257

ΔE 9.5 · #4D416B

Kilz

Ruling Royalty TB-50

ΔE 9.6 · #313048

PPG

Royal Indigo 1174-7

ΔE 10.7 · #4E4260

Valspar

Spirit Blue 4011-9

ΔE 10.7 · #49456F

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 11.5 · #1D375C

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 14.1 · #334059

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 14.5 · #5E3D5A

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 18.1 · #423A45

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 19.5 · #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

#372D52

#48522D

Analogous

#2D3652

#372D52

#4A2D52

Triadic

#372D52

#52372D

#2D5237

Split-Complementary

#372D52

#524A2D

#36522D

Tetradic

#372D52

#522D36

#48522D

#2D524A

Monochromatic

#0B0910

#161221

#372D52

#584884

#7D6BAE

Rectangle

#372D52

#522D48

#48522D

#2D5237

Compound

#372D52

#4A2D52

#48522D

#36522D

Variations

Lighter

#584884

#7F70A9

#B6AECA

Darker

#2C2343

#1E182E

#110E1B

Saturation

#3D3A45

#372D52

#2D1769

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

12.65:1

AAA

vs Black

1.66:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#372D52

#2A3552

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#372D52

#2F2F4E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#372D52

#333531

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Midnight Pie 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

#694E59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#372D52

Daylight 5500K

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

#56537D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEC

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.

#3D4429

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: #372D52;

CSS — background

background-color: #372D52;

CSS Variable

--color-midnight-pie: #372D52;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'midnight-pie': '#372D52' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#372D52] text-[#372D52]

SCSS

$midnight-pie: #372D52;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #372D52?

#372D52 is Midnight Pie, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #372D52 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Midnight Pie?

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

What colors pair well with Midnight Pie?

Midnight Pie 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 Midnight Pie?

You can download Midnight Pie 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 Midnight Pie?

The hex code is #372D52. In RGB it's 55, 45, 82, and in HSL it's 256°, 29%, 25%.

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