PURPLES

Pixie Powder

#391285

RGB 57, 18, 133 · HSL 260°, 76%, 30% · CMYK 57, 86, 0, 48

Pixie Powder is #391285 in HEX — rgb(57, 18, 133), hsl(260°, 76%, 30%), cmyk(57%, 86%, 0%, 48%).

Pixie Powder pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 260°, 76%, 30%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#391285

RGB57, 18, 133

HSL260°, 76%, 30%

HSV260°, 86%, 52%

CMYK57, 86, 0, 48

Decimal3740293

CSS RGBrgb(57, 18, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(260, 76%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Deep Violet S-G-670

ΔE 12.1 · #452F94

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 28.4 · #243F90

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 31.9 · #1E2D6E

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 34.5 · #583E7B

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 36.4 · #1F4992

Dulux

Brilliant Purple SB8G8

ΔE 38.5 · #4D4985

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 38.6 · #674C87

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 38.8 · #445397

Dunn-Edwards

Violet Majesty DEA142

ΔE 39 · #644982

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Highlight 613

ΔE 39 · #324A8B

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 42.8 · #604C7F

Valspar

Rollick 4003-10C

ΔE 43.5 · #745A92

Sherwin-Williams

Fully Purple SW6983

ΔE 44.2 · #514C7E

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 44.3 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 52.4 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 61.3 · #636E8F

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

#391285

#608712

Analogous

#122687

#391285

#731287

Triadic

#391285

#873912

#128739

Split-Complementary

#391285

#877312

#268712

Tetradic

#391285

#871226

#608712

#128773

Monochromatic

#0A0316

#1D0943

#391285

#561CCA

#7F4BE7

Rectangle

#391285

#871260

#608712

#128739

Compound

#391285

#731287

#608712

#268712

Variations

Lighter

#541BC5

#7D4FD9

#B59FE2

Darker

#2D0C6E

#1E074D

#11032E

Saturation

#473B5E

#391287

#360990

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

13.13:1

AAA

vs Black

1.60:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#391285

#003785

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#391285

#1D1D7D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#391285

#283B29

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Pixie Powder 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

#6A3A7F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#391285

Daylight 5500K

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

#573FA3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE8ED

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.

#4F6B17

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: #391285;

CSS — background

background-color: #391285;

CSS Variable

--color-pixie-powder: #391285;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pixie-powder': '#391285' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#391285] text-[#391285]

SCSS

$pixie-powder: #391285;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #391285?

#391285 is Pixie Powder, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #391285 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pixie Powder?

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

What colors pair well with Pixie Powder?

Pixie Powder 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 Pixie Powder?

You can download Pixie Powder 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 Pixie Powder?

The hex code is #391285. In RGB it's 57, 18, 133, and in HSL it's 260°, 76%, 30%.

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