PURPLES

Pion Purple

#480840

RGB 72, 8, 64 · HSL 308°, 80%, 16% · CMYK 0, 89, 11, 72

Pion Purple is #480840 in HEX — rgb(72, 8, 64), hsl(308°, 80%, 16%), cmyk(0%, 89%, 11%, 72%).

Pion Purple pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 308°, 80%, 16%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. 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#480840

RGB72, 8, 64

HSL308°, 80%, 16%

HSV308°, 89%, 28%

CMYK0, 89, 11, 72

Decimal4720704

CSS RGBrgb(72, 8, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(308, 80%, 16%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

July Ruby BIC-51

ΔE 10.7 · #661F54

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 16 · #652F53

Dulux

Phantom Purple S49D9

ΔE 16.2 · #5D3258

Vista Paint

Joyous Song C-1186

ΔE 16.9 · #5A345C

Benjamin Moore

Elderberry CSP-470

ΔE 17 · #612F4F

Hallman-Lindsay

Joyous Song 1187

ΔE 17.7 · #5B365E

Sherwin-Williams

Kimono Violet SW6839

ΔE 19.2 · #5D395F

RAL

Purple Violet 4007

ΔE 20.1 · #4A192C

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Odyssey DEA143

ΔE 20.7 · #643E65

Kilz

Raspberry Macaroon LA280-02

ΔE 20.8 · #6F304C

PPG

Royal Plum 1178-7

ΔE 23.2 · #654161

Valspar

Berry Brown 1010-7

ΔE 24.3 · #673649

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 30.8 · #7B598F

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 31.1 · #5D3B42

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 33.5 · #1D375C

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 33.7 · #423A45

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

2/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#480840

#084911

Analogous

#320849

#480840

#490820

Triadic

#480840

#414908

#084149

Split-Complementary

#480840

#204908

#084932

Tetradic

#480840

#493208

#084911

#082049

Monochromatic

#170314

#480840

#8E107D

#D317BA

Rectangle

#480840

#491108

#084911

#084149

Compound

#480840

#490820

#084911

#084932

Variations

Lighter

#971185

#D428BE

#DE8AD3

Darker

#3C0535

#2A0325

#190116

Saturation

#331F30

#490841

#4E0444

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

15.17:1

AAA

vs Black

1.38:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#480840

#292F3F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#480840

#1E1E3C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#480840

#451C18

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Pion 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

#75334B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#480840

Daylight 5500K

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

#63386F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8ED

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#0F4D17

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: #480840;

CSS — background

background-color: #480840;

CSS Variable

--color-pion-purple: #480840;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pion-purple': '#480840' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#480840] text-[#480840]

SCSS

$pion-purple: #480840;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #480840?

#480840 is Pion Purple, a near-black purple with a warm undertone.

Is #480840 warm or cool?

Pion Purple reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pion Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Pion Purple?

Pion 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 Pion Purple?

You can download Pion 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 Pion Purple?

The hex code is #480840. In RGB it's 72, 8, 64, and in HSL it's 308°, 80%, 16%.

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