PURPLES

Spinel Violet

#38283D

RGB 56, 40, 61 · HSL 286°, 21%, 20% · CMYK 8, 34, 0, 76

Spinel Violet is #38283D in HEX — rgb(56, 40, 61), hsl(286°, 21%, 20%), cmyk(8%, 34%, 0%, 76%).

Spinel Violet pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 286°, 21%, 20%. 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#38283D

RGB56, 40, 61

HSL286°, 21%, 20%

HSV286°, 34%, 24%

CMYK8, 34, 0, 76

Decimal3680317

CSS RGBrgb(56, 40, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(286, 21%, 20%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Stage Curtain S46B9

ΔE 3 · #3B2B3C

Kilz

Beetroot Purple TB-100

ΔE 4.5 · #392434

Benjamin Moore

Exotic 2071-10

ΔE 6.3 · #44344E

Behr

Deep Garnet 110F-7

ΔE 6.9 · #482A3F

Dunn-Edwards

Preserve DEA193

ΔE 8.9 · #4A3C50

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum Island historic-plum-island

ΔE 9.1 · #463C4E

Vista Paint

Purple Shadow C-1214

ΔE 9.1 · #483743

RAL

Violet Blue 5000

ΔE 9.6 · #2A2E4B

Sherwin-Williams

Concord Grape SW6559

ΔE 9.7 · #443757

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 10.5 · #423A45

Valspar

Twilight Purple 4010-2

ΔE 11.4 · #3E3B46

PPG

Blackberry 1172-7 · 13-21

ΔE 12.2 · #4A4354

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 12.8 · #50414C

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 14.1 · #5E3D5A

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 14.3 · #334059

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 16.2 · #392A27

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

#38283D

#2D3E28

Analogous

#2E283E

#38283D

#3E2838

Triadic

#38283D

#3E3928

#283E39

Split-Complementary

#38283D

#383E28

#283E2E

Tetradic

#38283D

#3E2E28

#2D3E28

#28383E

Monochromatic

#0E0A0F

#38283D

#63476C

#8E659A

Rectangle

#38283D

#3E282D

#2D3E28

#283E39

Compound

#38283D

#3E2838

#2D3E28

#283E2E

Variations

Lighter

#66496F

#906F9A

#BDADC2

Darker

#2E2032

#201623

#120C14

Saturation

#353036

#39283E

#431452

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

13.64:1

AAA

vs Black

1.54:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#38283D

#2C303D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#38283D

#2B2B3B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#38283D

#362C2B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Spinel 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

#694B49

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#38283D

Daylight 5500K

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

#57506D

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#283922

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: #38283D;

CSS — background

background-color: #38283D;

CSS Variable

--color-spinel-violet: #38283D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spinel-violet': '#38283D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#38283D] text-[#38283D]

SCSS

$spinel-violet: #38283D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #38283D?

#38283D is Spinel Violet, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #38283D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spinel Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Spinel Violet?

Spinel 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 Spinel Violet?

You can download Spinel 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 Spinel Violet?

The hex code is #38283D. In RGB it's 56, 40, 61, and in HSL it's 286°, 21%, 20%.

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