PURPLES

Purple

#4A1DAA

RGB 74, 29, 170 · HSL 259°, 71%, 39% · CMYK 56, 83, 0, 33

Purple is #4A1DAA in HEX — rgb(74, 29, 170), hsl(259°, 71%, 39%), cmyk(56%, 83%, 0%, 33%).

Purple pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 259°, 71%, 39%. 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#4A1DAA

RGB74, 29, 170

HSL259°, 71%, 39%

HSV259°, 83%, 67%

CMYK56, 83, 0, 33

Decimal4857258

CSS RGBrgb(74, 29, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(259, 71%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Kings Court P560-7

ΔE 10.9 · #4039C5

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 38.3 · #243F90

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 44.6 · #1E2D6E

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 45.7 · #583E7B

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 45.9 · #1F4992

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 48 · #445397

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 48.6 · #674C87

Dunn-Edwards

Cabaret DE5992

ΔE 48.7 · #845998

Dulux

Brilliant Purple SB8G8

ΔE 49 · #4D4985

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Highlight 613

ΔE 49.2 · #324A8B

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 52.3 · #776BAB

Valspar

Sonic Plum 4002-10C

ΔE 52.4 · #815A92

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 53.4 · #604C7F

Sherwin-Williams

African Violet SW6982

ΔE 54.9 · #665385

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 59.8 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 70.7 · #636E8F

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

#4A1DAA

#7DAA1D

Analogous

#1D37AA

#4A1DAA

#901DAA

Triadic

#4A1DAA

#AA4A1D

#1DAA4A

Split-Complementary

#4A1DAA

#AA901D

#37AA1D

Tetradic

#4A1DAA

#AA1D37

#7DAA1D

#1DAA90

Monochromatic

#110727

#2D1269

#4A1DAA

#6B36DD

#9B78E8

Rectangle

#4A1DAA

#AA1D7D

#7DAA1D

#1DAA4A

Compound

#4A1DAA

#901DAA

#7DAA1D

#37AA1D

Variations

Lighter

#622ADB

#8D69DA

#BFADE4

Darker

#3A148B

#270C61

#16063A

Saturation

#5C4E79

#4A1DAA

#440EB8

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

10.26:1

AAA

vs Black

2.05:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4A1DAA

#0049AA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4A1DAA

#2929A0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4A1DAA

#354E38

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple 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

#77429B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4A1DAA

Daylight 5500K

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

#6447BF

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.

#678822

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: #4A1DAA;

CSS — background

background-color: #4A1DAA;

CSS Variable

--color-purple: #4A1DAA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple': '#4A1DAA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4A1DAA] text-[#4A1DAA]

SCSS

$purple: #4A1DAA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4A1DAA?

#4A1DAA is Purple, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #4A1DAA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Purple?

Purple 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?

You can download Purple 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?

The hex code is #4A1DAA. In RGB it's 74, 29, 170, and in HSL it's 259°, 71%, 39%.

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