PURPLES

Pitch Violet

#4A148C

RGB 74, 20, 140 · HSL 267°, 75%, 31% · CMYK 47, 86, 0, 45

Pitch Violet is #4A148C in HEX — rgb(74, 20, 140), hsl(267°, 75%, 31%), cmyk(47%, 86%, 0%, 45%).

Pitch Violet pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 267°, 75%, 31%. 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#4A148C

RGB74, 20, 140

HSL267°, 75%, 31%

HSV267°, 86%, 55%

CMYK47, 86, 0, 45

Decimal4854924

CSS RGBrgb(74, 20, 140)

CSS HSLhsl(267, 75%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sugar Plum 680B-7

ΔE 12.3 · #6E2B98

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 30.4 · #243F90

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 34.3 · #1E2D6E

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 35 · #583E7B

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 38.2 · #1F4992

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 38.7 · #674C87

Dunn-Edwards

Violet Majesty DEA142

ΔE 39.1 · #644982

Dulux

Brilliant Purple SB8G8

ΔE 39.4 · #4D4985

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 39.9 · #445397

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Highlight 613

ΔE 40.5 · #324A8B

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 42.9 · #87558C

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 43.2 · #604C7F

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 43.8 · #7B598F

Sherwin-Williams

Impulsive Purple SW6832

ΔE 45 · #624977

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 53.1 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 61.8 · #636E8F

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

#4A148C

#558A14

Analogous

#141A8A

#4A148C

#84148A

Triadic

#4A148C

#8A4914

#148A49

Split-Complementary

#4A148C

#8A8414

#1A8A14

Tetradic

#4A148C

#8A141A

#558A14

#148A84

Monochromatic

#0C0316

#260A47

#4A148C

#6D1DCD

#9451E6

Rectangle

#4A148C

#8A1455

#558A14

#148A49

Compound

#4A148C

#84148A

#558A14

#1A8A14

Variations

Lighter

#6A1DC8

#8F52D9

#BEA1E2

Darker

#3A0D71

#28084F

#17032F

Saturation

#4D3D61

#49148A

#480A94

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

11.86:1

AAA

vs Black

1.77:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4A148C

#00408C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4A148C

#242484

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4A148C

#3D3F2D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Pitch Violet 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

#773C84

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4A148C

Daylight 5500K

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

#6441A8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE8ED

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.

#476E18

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: #4A148C;

CSS — background

background-color: #4A148C;

CSS Variable

--color-pitch-violet: #4A148C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pitch-violet': '#4A148C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4A148C] text-[#4A148C]

SCSS

$pitch-violet: #4A148C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4A148C?

#4A148C is Pitch Violet, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #4A148C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pitch Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Pitch Violet?

Pitch Violet 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 Pitch Violet?

You can download Pitch Violet 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 Pitch Violet?

The hex code is #4A148C. In RGB it's 74, 20, 140, and in HSL it's 267°, 75%, 31%.

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