PURPLES

Fading Horizon

#442266

RGB 68, 34, 102 · HSL 270°, 50%, 27% · CMYK 33, 67, 0, 60

Fading Horizon is #442266 in HEX — rgb(68, 34, 102), hsl(270°, 50%, 27%), cmyk(33%, 67%, 0%, 60%).

Fading Horizon pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 270°, 50%, 27%. 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#442266

RGB68, 34, 102

HSL270°, 50%, 27%

HSV270°, 67%, 40%

CMYK33, 67, 0, 60

Decimal4465254

CSS RGBrgb(68, 34, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(270, 50%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Bunchberry 680D-7

ΔE 4.5 · #4C2D70

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 12.3 · #583E7B

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 14 · #1E2D6E

Dulux

Parade S44G9

ΔE 16.3 · #503F72

Dunn-Edwards

Violet Majesty DEA142

ΔE 17.5 · #644982

Hallman-Lindsay

Hot Sauna 1271

ΔE 17.5 · #3F3F75

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 18.2 · #674C87

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 19.4 · #243F90

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 19.4 · #564371

PPG

Eggplant 1247-7

ΔE 19.6 · #5A4E88

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 20.3 · #604C7F

Sherwin-Williams

Izmir Purple SW6825

ΔE 20.7 · #4D426E

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 23.3 · #1F4992

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 24.7 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 35.4 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 37.9 · #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

#442266

#456722

Analogous

#222267

#442266

#672267

Triadic

#442266

#674522

#226745

Split-Complementary

#442266

#676722

#226722

Tetradic

#442266

#672222

#456722

#226767

Monochromatic

#0D0613

#1F0F2E

#442266

#6B36A1

#915BC8

Rectangle

#442266

#672245

#456722

#226745

Compound

#442266

#672267

#456722

#226722

Variations

Lighter

#6A359F

#8F60BF

#BEA7D5

Darker

#371A54

#26113B

#160923

Saturation

#453B4F

#452267

#451178

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

12.60:1

AAA

vs Black

1.67:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#442266

#233966

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#442266

#2A2A60

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#442266

#3D352C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Fading Horizon 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

#724668

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#442266

Daylight 5500K

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

#604B8C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE9EC

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.

#3B5322

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: #442266;

CSS — background

background-color: #442266;

CSS Variable

--color-fading-horizon: #442266;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fading-horizon': '#442266' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#442266] text-[#442266]

SCSS

$fading-horizon: #442266;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #442266?

#442266 is Fading Horizon, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #442266 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fading Horizon?

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

What colors pair well with Fading Horizon?

Fading Horizon 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 Fading Horizon?

You can download Fading Horizon 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 Fading Horizon?

The hex code is #442266. In RGB it's 68, 34, 102, and in HSL it's 270°, 50%, 27%.

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