PURPLES

Royal Purple

#4B006E

RGB 75, 0, 110 · HSL 281°, 100%, 22% · CMYK 32, 100, 0, 57

Royal Purple is #4B006E in HEX — rgb(75, 0, 110), hsl(281°, 100%, 22%), cmyk(32%, 100%, 0%, 57%).

Royal Purple pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 281°, 100%, 22%. 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#4B006E

RGB75, 0, 110

HSL281°, 100%, 22%

HSV281°, 100%, 43%

CMYK32, 100, 0, 57

Decimal4915310

CSS RGBrgb(75, 0, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(281, 100%, 22%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sultana P100-7

ΔE 14.3 · #4C2C86

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 29.1 · #583E7B

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 29.8 · #1E2D6E

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 30 · #243F90

Dulux

Mystic Spell S45H8

ΔE 33.2 · #6B457B

Dunn-Edwards

Violet Majesty DEA142

ΔE 33.5 · #644982

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 33.6 · #674C87

PPG

Cleopatra's Gown 1249-7

ΔE 35.3 · #795088

Hallman-Lindsay

When Red Met Blue 1243

ΔE 35.9 · #564375

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 37 · #1F4992

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 37.3 · #87558C

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 37.5 · #604C7F

Sherwin-Williams

Impulsive Purple SW6832

ΔE 38.5 · #624977

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 38.8 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 50.3 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 56.3 · #5D3B42

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

#4B006E

#247000

Analogous

#150070

#4B006E

#70005C

Triadic

#4B006E

#704D00

#00704D

Split-Complementary

#4B006E

#5C7000

#007015

Tetradic

#4B006E

#701500

#247000

#005C70

Monochromatic

#11001A

#180024

#4B006E

#8100BD

#B10AFF

Rectangle

#4B006E

#700024

#247000

#00704D

Compound

#4B006E

#70005C

#247000

#007015

Variations

Lighter

#8300C0

#AD22ED

#CB89EA

Darker

#3D005A

#2A003E

#190024

Saturation

#3E2749

#4D0070

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

13.78:1

AAA

vs Black

1.52:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4B006E

#14376E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4B006E

#1D1D67

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4B006E

#432D1F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Royal 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

#782D6E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4B006E

Daylight 5500K

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

#653292

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE7EE

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#22560A

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #4B006E;

CSS — background

background-color: #4B006E;

CSS Variable

--color-royal-purple: #4B006E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'royal-purple': '#4B006E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4B006E] text-[#4B006E]

SCSS

$royal-purple: #4B006E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4B006E?

#4B006E is Royal Purple, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #4B006E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Royal Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Royal Purple?

Royal 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 Royal Purple?

You can download Royal 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 Royal Purple?

The hex code is #4B006E. In RGB it's 75, 0, 110, and in HSL it's 281°, 100%, 22%.

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