PURPLES

Windsor

#462C77

RGB 70, 44, 119 · HSL 261°, 46%, 32% · CMYK 41, 63, 0, 53

Windsor is #462C77 in HEX — rgb(70, 44, 119), hsl(261°, 46%, 32%), cmyk(41%, 63%, 0%, 53%).

Windsor pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 261°, 46%, 32%. 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#462C77

RGB70, 44, 119

HSL261°, 46%, 32%

HSV261°, 63%, 47%

CMYK41, 63, 0, 53

Decimal4598903

CSS RGBrgb(70, 44, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(261, 46%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Grape Fizz BIC-36

ΔE 3 · #4B2977

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 11.7 · #583E7B

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 12.8 · #1E2D6E

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 14.4 · #243F90

Dulux

Brilliant Purple SB8G8

ΔE 16.4 · #4D4985

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Eggplant DE5944

ΔE 16.7 · #4F467E

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 17.1 · #674C87

Hallman-Lindsay

Hot Sauna 1271

ΔE 17.2 · #3F3F75

PPG

Eggplant 1247-7

ΔE 18 · #5A4E88

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 19.3 · #1F4992

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 20.1 · #604C7F

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 20.5 · #564371

Sherwin-Williams

Fully Purple SW6983

ΔE 21.4 · #514C7E

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 23.9 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 33.9 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 39.1 · #636E8F

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

#462C77

#5D772C

Analogous

#2C3777

#462C77

#6C2C77

Triadic

#462C77

#77462C

#2C7746

Split-Complementary

#462C77

#776C2C

#37772C

Tetradic

#462C77

#772C37

#5D772C

#2C776C

Monochromatic

#0B0713

#25173F

#462C77

#6741AF

#9172CB

Rectangle

#462C77

#772C5D

#5D772C

#2C7746

Compound

#462C77

#6C2C77

#5D772C

#37772C

Variations

Lighter

#643FAA

#8B6EC0

#BCAFD6

Darker

#382261

#261644

#160C28

Saturation

#4E465D

#462C77

#40168D

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

11.13:1

AAA

vs Black

1.89:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#462C77

#234077

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#462C77

#323271

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#462C77

#3E4036

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Windsor 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

#744E74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#462C77

Daylight 5500K

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

#615399

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE9EC

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.

#4D602A

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: #462C77;

CSS — background

background-color: #462C77;

CSS Variable

--color-windsor: #462C77;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'windsor': '#462C77' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#462C77] text-[#462C77]

SCSS

$windsor: #462C77;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #462C77?

#462C77 is Windsor, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #462C77 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Windsor?

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

What colors pair well with Windsor?

Windsor 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 Windsor?

You can download Windsor 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 Windsor?

The hex code is #462C77. In RGB it's 70, 44, 119, and in HSL it's 261°, 46%, 32%.

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