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Purple Shadow

#493843

RGB 73, 56, 67 · HSL 321°, 13%, 25% · CMYK 0, 23, 8, 71

Purple Shadow is #493843 in HEX — rgb(73, 56, 67), hsl(321°, 13%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 8%, 71%).

Purple Shadow pulls into the deep end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 321°, 13%, 25%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#493843

RGB73, 56, 67

HSL321°, 13%, 25%

HSV321°, 23%, 29%

CMYK0, 23, 8, 71

Decimal4798531

CSS RGBrgb(73, 56, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(321, 13%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Shadow 1215

Exact match

Vista Paint

Purple Shadow C-1214

ΔE 0.8 · #483743

Behr

Mahogany Spice BNC-31

ΔE 1.6 · #473643

Dulux

Priceless Purple S46A9

ΔE 1.7 · #463740

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2073-10

ΔE 2.4 · #4C3641

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 3.6 · #4D3E45

Valspar

Rare Wine 1011-9

ΔE 3.7 · #4D404A

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 3.9 · #50414C

Sherwin-Williams

Plum Brown SW6272

ΔE 5.8 · #4E4247

Dunn-Edwards

Preserve DEA193

ΔE 6.2 · #4A3C50

Kilz

Eggplant RA110-02

ΔE 6.2 · #503C50

PPG

Purple Basil 1046-7

ΔE 6.7 · #5C4450

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 8.6 · #583F40

RAL

Grey Brown 8019

ΔE 8.6 · #403A3A

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 11.5 · #392A27

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 12.1 · #313536

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 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

#493843

#37483D

Analogous

#463748

#493843

#48373A

Triadic

#493843

#424837

#374248

Split-Complementary

#493843

#3A4837

#374846

Tetradic

#493843

#484637

#37483D

#373A48

Monochromatic

#0E0B0D

#1D161A

#493843

#73596A

#9B7D91

Rectangle

#493843

#483D37

#37483D

#374248

Compound

#493843

#48373A

#37483D

#374846

Variations

Lighter

#73596A

#998090

#C2B6BE

Darker

#3A2C35

#281E25

#171115

Saturation

#423D40

#483742

#641C4B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

10.88:1

AAA

vs Black

1.93:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#493843

#3E3F43

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#493843

#3B3B42

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#493843

#483A3A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Purple Shadow strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#76574D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#493843

Daylight 5500K

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

#635C72

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.

#294432

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: #493843;

CSS — background

background-color: #493843;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-shadow: #493843;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-shadow': '#493843' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#493843] text-[#493843]

SCSS

$purple-shadow: #493843;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #493843?

#493843 is Purple Shadow, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #493843 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple Shadow?

Purple Shadow works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Purple Shadow?

Purple Shadow pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Purple Shadow?

You can download Purple Shadow 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 Shadow?

The hex code is #493843. In RGB it's 73, 56, 67, and in HSL it's 321°, 13%, 25%.

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