PURPLES

Interlude

#382A59

RGB 56, 42, 89 · HSL 258°, 36%, 26% · CMYK 37, 53, 0, 65

Interlude is #382A59 in HEX — rgb(56, 42, 89), hsl(258°, 36%, 26%), cmyk(37%, 53%, 0%, 65%).

Interlude pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 258°, 36%, 26%. 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#382A59

RGB56, 42, 89

HSL258°, 36%, 26%

HSV258°, 53%, 35%

CMYK37, 53, 0, 65

Decimal3680857

CSS RGBrgb(56, 42, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(258, 36%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Interlude S-H-690

Exact match

Dulux

Penny S44F9

ΔE 7 · #493967

RAL

Ultramarine Blue 5002

ΔE 7.2 · #20214F

Benjamin Moore

Grape 2068-20

ΔE 8.8 · #423E6E

Vista Paint

Hot Sauna C-1270

ΔE 9.3 · #3C3973

Hallman-Lindsay

Hot Sauna 1271

ΔE 10.1 · #3F3F75

Sherwin-Williams

Izmir Purple SW6825

ΔE 10.7 · #4D426E

Kilz

Renaissance Tapestry RH240

ΔE 11.6 · #48436D

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 11.6 · #564371

Dunn-Edwards

Cobalt DEA140

ΔE 12.1 · #3C4378

PPG

Imperial Purple 1175-7

ΔE 13.9 · #534A77

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 15.3 · #1D375C

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 17.6 · #5E3D5A

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 20.1 · #334059

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 23 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 25.6 · #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

#382A59

#4C5A2A

Analogous

#2A345A

#382A59

#512A5A

Triadic

#382A59

#5A392A

#2A5A39

Split-Complementary

#382A59

#5A512A

#345A2A

Tetradic

#382A59

#5A2A34

#4C5A2A

#2A5A51

Monochromatic

#0B0811

#181226

#382A59

#59438E

#7F66B7

Rectangle

#382A59

#5A2A4C

#4C5A2A

#2A5A39

Compound

#382A59

#512A5A

#4C5A2A

#345A2A

Variations

Lighter

#59438D

#806BB0

#B6ACCE

Darker

#2D2149

#1F1633

#120C1E

Saturation

#3F3B49

#392A5A

#30156F

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

12.78:1

AAA

vs Black

1.64:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#382A59

#253559

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#382A59

#2D2D55

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#382A59

#33352F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Interlude 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

#694C5E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#382A59

Daylight 5500K

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

#575182

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.

#3F4A27

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: #382A59;

CSS — background

background-color: #382A59;

CSS Variable

--color-interlude: #382A59;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'interlude': '#382A59' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#382A59] text-[#382A59]

SCSS

$interlude: #382A59;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #382A59?

#382A59 is Interlude, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #382A59 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Interlude?

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

What colors pair well with Interlude?

Interlude 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 Interlude?

You can download Interlude 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 Interlude?

The hex code is #382A59. In RGB it's 56, 42, 89, and in HSL it's 258°, 36%, 26%.

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