PURPLES

Abra Purple

#462E6E

RGB 70, 46, 110 · HSL 263°, 41%, 31% · CMYK 36, 58, 0, 57

Abra Purple is #462E6E in HEX — rgb(70, 46, 110), hsl(263°, 41%, 31%), cmyk(36%, 58%, 0%, 57%).

Abra Purple pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 263°, 41%, 31%. 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#462E6E

RGB70, 46, 110

HSL263°, 41%, 31%

HSV263°, 58%, 43%

CMYK36, 58, 0, 57

Decimal4599406

CSS RGBrgb(70, 46, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(263, 41%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Bunchberry 680D-7

ΔE 2.9 · #4C2D70

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 7.4 · #583E7B

Dulux

Parade S44G9

ΔE 11 · #503F72

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 11.1 · #1E2D6E

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Eggplant DE5944

ΔE 11.9 · #4F467E

Hallman-Lindsay

Hot Sauna 1271

ΔE 11.9 · #3F3F75

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 13.6 · #674C87

PPG

Eggplant 1247-7

ΔE 14.1 · #5A4E88

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 14.5 · #564371

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 15.2 · #604C7F

Sherwin-Williams

Izmir Purple SW6825

ΔE 15.6 · #4D426E

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 16.4 · #243F90

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 18.7 · #1F4992

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 20.5 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 30.2 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 34.2 · #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

#462E6E

#576F2F

Analogous

#2F366F

#462E6E

#682F6F

Triadic

#462E6E

#6F472F

#2F6F47

Split-Complementary

#462E6E

#6F682F

#366F2F

Tetradic

#462E6E

#6F2F36

#576F2F

#2F6F68

Monochromatic

#0C0812

#25183A

#462E6E

#6A45A5

#9273C4

Rectangle

#462E6E

#6F2F57

#576F2F

#2F6F47

Compound

#462E6E

#682F6F

#576F2F

#366F2F

Variations

Lighter

#6743A1

#8D71BA

#BDB0D3

Darker

#39245A

#27183F

#170D25

Saturation

#4D4559

#472F6F

#421787

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

11.19:1

AAA

vs Black

1.88:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#462E6E

#293F6E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#462E6E

#333368

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#462E6E

#3F3E36

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Abra 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

#744F6E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#462E6E

Daylight 5500K

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

#615492

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.

#495B2C

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: #462E6E;

CSS — background

background-color: #462E6E;

CSS Variable

--color-abra-purple: #462E6E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'abra-purple': '#462E6E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#462E6E] text-[#462E6E]

SCSS

$abra-purple: #462E6E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #462E6E?

#462E6E is Abra Purple, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #462E6E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Abra Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Abra Purple?

Abra 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 Abra Purple?

You can download Abra 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 Abra Purple?

The hex code is #462E6E. In RGB it's 70, 46, 110, and in HSL it's 263°, 41%, 31%.

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