PURPLES

Purple Velvet

#483B56

RGB 72, 59, 86 · HSL 269°, 19%, 28% · CMYK 16, 31, 0, 66

Purple Velvet is #483B56 in HEX — rgb(72, 59, 86), hsl(269°, 19%, 28%), cmyk(16%, 31%, 0%, 66%).

Purple Velvet pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 269°, 19%, 28%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#483B56

RGB72, 59, 86

HSL269°, 19%, 28%

HSV269°, 31%, 34%

CMYK16, 31, 0, 66

Decimal4733782

CSS RGBrgb(72, 59, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(269, 19%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Exotic 2071-10

ΔE 3.1 · #44344E

PPG

Royal Indigo 1174-7

ΔE 3.5 · #4E4260

Dulux

Oregon Grape S45D9

ΔE 3.5 · #48354E

Sherwin-Williams

Concord Grape SW6559

ΔE 3.7 · #443757

Valspar

Plum Good 4011-10

ΔE 4.1 · #54415B

Behr

Artistic License MQ5-39

ΔE 4.1 · #453F56

Dunn-Edwards

Preserve DEA193

ΔE 4.5 · #4A3C50

Kilz

Eggplant RA110-02

ΔE 5.6 · #503C50

Vista Paint

Dreamy Heaven C-1200

ΔE 5.7 · #563E56

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum Island historic-plum-island

ΔE 5.9 · #463C4E

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 9 · #5E3D5A

RAL

Violet Blue 5000

ΔE 9.9 · #2A2E4B

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 10.1 · #334059

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 10.6 · #423A45

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 10.6 · #50414C

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 14.5 · #1D375C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#483B56

#48553A

Analogous

#3A3A55

#483B56

#553A55

Triadic

#483B56

#55473A

#3A5547

Split-Complementary

#483B56

#55553A

#3A553A

Tetradic

#483B56

#553A3A

#48553A

#3A5555

Monochromatic

#0D0A0F

#211B27

#483B56

#6D5982

#9380A8

Rectangle

#483B56

#553A48

#48553A

#3A5547

Compound

#483B56

#553A55

#48553A

#3A553A

Variations

Lighter

#6B5881

#907FA3

#BEB6C7

Darker

#392E45

#271F2F

#17121C

Saturation

#47434B

#473A55

#461D72

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

10.32:1

AAA

vs Black

2.04:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#483B56

#3C4356

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#483B56

#3D3D53

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#483B56

#45403E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple Velvet 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

#75595C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#483B56

Daylight 5500K

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

#635E80

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#3D4C2E

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: #483B56;

CSS — background

background-color: #483B56;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-velvet: #483B56;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-velvet': '#483B56' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#483B56] text-[#483B56]

SCSS

$purple-velvet: #483B56;

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#43334D · ΔE 3.6

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#453C50 · ΔE 4.8

Blackberry Wine

#48445E · ΔE 4.9

Peerage

#4F3B50 · ΔE 5.0

Taro

#5B435D · ΔE 6.5

Purplicious

#4D3354 · ΔE 6.9

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#544556 · ΔE 7.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #483B56?

#483B56 is Purple Velvet, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #483B56 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple Velvet?

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

What colors pair well with Purple Velvet?

Purple Velvet 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 Velvet?

You can download Purple Velvet 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 Velvet?

The hex code is #483B56. In RGB it's 72, 59, 86, and in HSL it's 269°, 19%, 28%.

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