PURPLES

Violet Indigo

#482D67

RGB 72, 45, 103 · HSL 268°, 39%, 29% · CMYK 30, 56, 0, 60

Violet Indigo is #482D67 in HEX — rgb(72, 45, 103), hsl(268°, 39%, 29%), cmyk(30%, 56%, 0%, 60%).

Violet Indigo pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 268°, 39%, 29%. 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#482D67

RGB72, 45, 103

HSL268°, 39%, 29%

HSV268°, 56%, 40%

CMYK30, 56, 0, 60

Decimal4730215

CSS RGBrgb(72, 45, 103)

CSS HSLhsl(268, 39%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Delicious Berry S-G-690

ΔE 3.8 · #4B2760

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 7.4 · #583E7B

Dulux

Prized Orchid S44H8

ΔE 8.8 · #4D3C6D

Hallman-Lindsay

When Red Met Blue 1243

ΔE 10.6 · #564375

Benjamin Moore

Gentle 2071-20

ΔE 11.1 · #533D69

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Eggplant DE5944

ΔE 11.4 · #4F467E

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 12 · #564371

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 13 · #1E2D6E

Sherwin-Williams

Izmir Purple SW6825

ΔE 13.2 · #4D426E

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 13.7 · #604C7F

PPG

Eggplant 1247-7

ΔE 13.9 · #5A4E88

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 19.5 · #7B598F

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 19.5 · #652F53

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 19.7 · #243F90

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 28.2 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 30.9 · #50414C

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

#482D67

#4C672D

Analogous

#2D2F67

#482D67

#652D67

Triadic

#482D67

#67482D

#2D6748

Split-Complementary

#482D67

#67652D

#2F672D

Tetradic

#482D67

#672D2F

#4C672D

#2D6765

Monochromatic

#0C0812

#231632

#482D67

#6D449C

#946EBF

Rectangle

#482D67

#672D4C

#4C672D

#2D6748

Compound

#482D67

#652D67

#4C672D

#2F672D

Variations

Lighter

#6B4399

#906EB6

#BEAED1

Darker

#3A2353

#28173A

#170D22

Saturation

#494153

#482D67

#47177D

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

11.37:1

AAA

vs Black

1.85:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#482D67

#2D3F67

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#482D67

#333362

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#482D67

#423C35

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Violet Indigo 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

#754E68

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#482D67

Daylight 5500K

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

#63538D

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.

#40542A

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: #482D67;

CSS — background

background-color: #482D67;

CSS Variable

--color-violet-indigo: #482D67;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'violet-indigo': '#482D67' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#482D67] text-[#482D67]

SCSS

$violet-indigo: #482D67;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #482D67?

#482D67 is Violet Indigo, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #482D67 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Violet Indigo?

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

What colors pair well with Violet Indigo?

Violet Indigo 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 Violet Indigo?

You can download Violet Indigo 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 Violet Indigo?

The hex code is #482D67. In RGB it's 72, 45, 103, and in HSL it's 268°, 39%, 29%.

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