PURPLES

Purple Pennant

#452E4A

RGB 69, 46, 74 · HSL 289°, 23%, 24% · CMYK 7, 38, 0, 71

Purple Pennant is #452E4A in HEX — rgb(69, 46, 74), hsl(289°, 23%, 24%), cmyk(7%, 38%, 0%, 71%).

Purple Pennant pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 289°, 23%, 24%. 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#452E4A

RGB69, 46, 74

HSL289°, 23%, 24%

HSV289°, 38%, 29%

CMYK7, 38, 0, 71

Decimal4533834

CSS RGBrgb(69, 46, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(289, 23%, 24%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Classic Violet S45E9

ΔE 0.9 · #452F4C

Benjamin Moore

Exotic 2071-10

ΔE 3.8 · #44344E

Behr

Baritone 680F-7

ΔE 5.1 · #3C304F

Vista Paint

So Merlot K-744

ΔE 5.7 · #513249

Sherwin-Williams

Concord Grape SW6559

ΔE 5.8 · #443757

Kilz

Eggplant RA110-02

ΔE 7.9 · #503C50

Valspar

Plum Good 4011-10

ΔE 8.2 · #54415B

Dunn-Edwards

Preserve DEA193

ΔE 8.3 · #4A3C50

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 8.7 · #5E3D5A

Hallman-Lindsay

Dreamy Heaven 1201

ΔE 9 · #594158

PPG

Royal Indigo 1174-7

ΔE 9.1 · #4E4260

RAL

Violet Blue 5000

ΔE 11.1 · #2A2E4B

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 13.2 · #423A45

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 13.6 · #50414C

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 15.3 · #334059

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 17.5 · #1D375C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

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

#452E4A

#344B2F

Analogous

#382F4B

#452E4A

#4B2F42

Triadic

#452E4A

#4B462F

#2F4B46

Split-Complementary

#452E4A

#424B2F

#2F4B38

Tetradic

#452E4A

#4B382F

#344B2F

#2F424B

Monochromatic

#0F0A10

#1A121C

#452E4A

#724D7A

#9B6FA5

Rectangle

#452E4A

#4B2F34

#344B2F

#2F4B46

Compound

#452E4A

#4B2F42

#344B2F

#2F4B38

Variations

Lighter

#734D7B

#9974A1

#C2B0C6

Darker

#38253D

#27192A

#170E19

Saturation

#403941

#462F4B

#551863

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

12.05:1

AAA

vs Black

1.74:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#452E4A

#353A4A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#452E4A

#333347

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#452E4A

#423432

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple Pennant 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

#734F53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#452E4A

Daylight 5500K

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

#605477

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#2C4127

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: #452E4A;

CSS — background

background-color: #452E4A;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-pennant: #452E4A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-pennant': '#452E4A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#452E4A] text-[#452E4A]

SCSS

$purple-pennant: #452E4A;

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#43334D · ΔE 3.6

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#3A3450 · ΔE 7.2

Autumn Purple

#5D3D54 · ΔE 9.2

Plum Royale

#453C50 · ΔE 9.2

Taro

#5B435D · ΔE 9.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #452E4A?

#452E4A is Purple Pennant, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #452E4A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple Pennant?

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

What colors pair well with Purple Pennant?

Purple Pennant 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 Pennant?

You can download Purple Pennant 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 Pennant?

The hex code is #452E4A. In RGB it's 69, 46, 74, and in HSL it's 289°, 23%, 24%.

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