PURPLES

Purple

#3B1452

RGB 59, 20, 82 · HSL 278°, 61%, 20% · CMYK 28, 76, 0, 68

Purple is #3B1452 in HEX — rgb(59, 20, 82), hsl(278°, 61%, 20%), cmyk(28%, 76%, 0%, 68%).

Purple pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 278°, 61%, 20%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#3B1452

RGB59, 20, 82

HSL278°, 61%, 20%

HSV278°, 76%, 32%

CMYK28, 76, 0, 68

Decimal3871826

CSS RGBrgb(59, 20, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(278, 61%, 20%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Delicious Berry S-G-690

ΔE 8.2 · #4B2760

RAL

Ultramarine Blue 5002

ΔE 16.1 · #20214F

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 17.1 · #583E7B

Dulux

Tropical Iris S45G9

ΔE 18.2 · #5A3A68

Hallman-Lindsay

Joyous Song 1187

ΔE 19.4 · #5B365E

Benjamin Moore

Gentle 2071-20

ΔE 19.9 · #533D69

Dunn-Edwards

Palace Purple DE5993

ΔE 21 · #68457A

Sherwin-Williams

Kimono Violet SW6839

ΔE 21.1 · #5D395F

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 21.6 · #564371

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 22.6 · #652F53

PPG

Perfectly Purple 1176-7

ΔE 23 · #694878

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 23.8 · #604C7F

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 25.2 · #243F90

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 28.8 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 36.3 · #423A45

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 36.6 · #50414C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

2/100

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

#3B1452

#2B5214

Analogous

#1C1452

#3B1452

#52144A

Triadic

#3B1452

#523B14

#14523B

Split-Complementary

#3B1452

#4A5214

#14521C

Tetradic

#3B1452

#521C14

#2B5214

#144A52

Monochromatic

#0F0515

#3B1452

#682390

#9432CD

Rectangle

#3B1452

#52142B

#2B5214

#14523B

Compound

#3B1452

#52144A

#2B5214

#14521C

Variations

Lighter

#6B2494

#9645C4

#C099D6

Darker

#300F43

#21092F

#13051C

Saturation

#352A3C

#3B1452

#3E0A5C

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

14.92:1

AAA

vs Black

1.41:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3B1452

#1B2D52

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3B1452

#1E1E4D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3B1452

#36271F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple 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

#6C3C59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3B1452

Daylight 5500K

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

#59417D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE8ED

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.

#284616

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: #3B1452;

CSS — background

background-color: #3B1452;

CSS Variable

--color-purple: #3B1452;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple': '#3B1452' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3B1452] text-[#3B1452]

SCSS

$purple: #3B1452;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3B1452?

#3B1452 is Purple, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #3B1452 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Purple?

Purple 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 Purple?

You can download Purple 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 Purple?

The hex code is #3B1452. In RGB it's 59, 20, 82, and in HSL it's 278°, 61%, 20%.

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