PURPLES

Invasive Indigo

#49017E

RGB 73, 1, 126 · HSL 275°, 98%, 25% · CMYK 42, 99, 0, 51

Invasive Indigo is #49017E in HEX — rgb(73, 1, 126), hsl(275°, 98%, 25%), cmyk(42%, 99%, 0%, 51%).

Invasive Indigo pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 275°, 98%, 25%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#49017E

RGB73, 1, 126

HSL275°, 98%, 25%

HSV275°, 99%, 49%

CMYK42, 99, 0, 51

Decimal4784510

CSS RGBrgb(73, 1, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(275, 98%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sugar Plum 680B-7

ΔE 13.7 · #6E2B98

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 32.3 · #243F90

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 34.6 · #1E2D6E

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 35.1 · #583E7B

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 39.1 · #674C87

Dunn-Edwards

Violet Majesty DEA142

ΔE 39.4 · #644982

Dulux

Mystic Spell S45H8

ΔE 39.6 · #6B457B

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 40 · #1F4992

PPG

Cleopatra's Gown 1249-7

ΔE 41.1 · #795088

Hallman-Lindsay

Hot Sauna 1271

ΔE 41.7 · #3F3F75

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 43 · #87558C

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 43.4 · #604C7F

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 44.3 · #7B598F

Sherwin-Williams

Impulsive Purple SW6832

ΔE 44.9 · #624977

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 55.2 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 62.6 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

3/100

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

#49017E

#357E01

Analogous

#0C017E

#49017E

#7E0174

Triadic

#49017E

#7E4A01

#017E4A

Split-Complementary

#49017E

#747E01

#017E0C

Tetradic

#49017E

#7E0C01

#357E01

#01747E

Monochromatic

#0F0019

#1E0132

#49017E

#7702CA

#9F1CFD

Rectangle

#49017E

#7E0135

#357E01

#017E4A

Compound

#49017E

#7E0174

#357E01

#017E0C

Variations

Lighter

#7702CA

#9C2DEC

#C48EEA

Darker

#3B0066

#290046

#180029

Saturation

#432D52

#4A017E

#4A017F

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

13.22:1

AAA

vs Black

1.59:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#49017E

#00397E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#49017E

#1C1C76

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#49017E

#3E3423

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Invasive 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

#762D7A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#49017E

Daylight 5500K

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

#63329E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE7EE

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.

#2F620B

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: #49017E;

CSS — background

background-color: #49017E;

CSS Variable

--color-invasive-indigo: #49017E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'invasive-indigo': '#49017E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#49017E] text-[#49017E]

SCSS

$invasive-indigo: #49017E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #49017E?

#49017E is Invasive Indigo, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #49017E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Invasive Indigo?

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

What colors pair well with Invasive Indigo?

Invasive 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 Invasive Indigo?

You can download Invasive 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 Invasive Indigo?

The hex code is #49017E. In RGB it's 73, 1, 126, and in HSL it's 275°, 98%, 25%.

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