PURPLES

Obsidian Shell

#441166

RGB 68, 17, 102 · HSL 276°, 71%, 23% · CMYK 33, 83, 0, 60

Obsidian Shell is #441166 in HEX — rgb(68, 17, 102), hsl(276°, 71%, 23%), cmyk(33%, 83%, 0%, 60%).

Obsidian Shell pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 276°, 71%, 23%. 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#441166

RGB68, 17, 102

HSL276°, 71%, 23%

HSV276°, 83%, 40%

CMYK33, 83, 0, 60

Decimal4460902

CSS RGBrgb(68, 17, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(276, 71%, 23%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Grape Fizz BIC-36

ΔE 9 · #4B2977

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 21.1 · #583E7B

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 21.4 · #1E2D6E

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 24.1 · #243F90

Dulux

Purple Wisdom S45H9

ΔE 25.5 · #634073

Dunn-Edwards

Violet Majesty DEA142

ΔE 26 · #644982

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 26.4 · #674C87

Hallman-Lindsay

Hot Sauna 1271

ΔE 27.3 · #3F3F75

PPG

Eggplant 1247-7

ΔE 28.4 · #5A4E88

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 29.2 · #564371

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 29.5 · #604C7F

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 30.1 · #1F4992

Sherwin-Williams

Kimono Violet SW6839

ΔE 30.2 · #5D395F

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 32.3 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 43.9 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 47.5 · #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

#441166

#326411

Analogous

#191164

#441166

#64115C

Triadic

#441166

#644311

#116443

Split-Complementary

#441166

#5C6411

#116419

Tetradic

#441166

#641911

#326411

#115C64

Monochromatic

#0F0416

#170623

#441166

#6F1CA6

#9832DC

Rectangle

#441166

#641132

#326411

#116443

Compound

#441166

#64115C

#326411

#116419

Variations

Lighter

#701CA7

#9742D0

#C198DC

Darker

#360C52

#250739

#160322

Saturation

#3D2E47

#431164

#45096D

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

13.84:1

AAA

vs Black

1.52:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#441166

#183466

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#441166

#202060

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#441166

#3D2E22

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Obsidian Shell 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

#723968

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#441166

Daylight 5500K

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

#603E8C

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.

#2C5014

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: #441166;

CSS — background

background-color: #441166;

CSS Variable

--color-obsidian-shell: #441166;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'obsidian-shell': '#441166' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#441166] text-[#441166]

SCSS

$obsidian-shell: #441166;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #441166?

#441166 is Obsidian Shell, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #441166 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Obsidian Shell?

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

What colors pair well with Obsidian Shell?

Obsidian Shell 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 Obsidian Shell?

You can download Obsidian Shell 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 Obsidian Shell?

The hex code is #441166. In RGB it's 68, 17, 102, and in HSL it's 276°, 71%, 23%.

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