PURPLES

Spanish Violet

#4C2882

RGB 76, 40, 130 · HSL 264°, 53%, 33% · CMYK 42, 69, 0, 49

Spanish Violet is #4C2882 in HEX — rgb(76, 40, 130), hsl(264°, 53%, 33%), cmyk(42%, 69%, 0%, 49%).

Spanish Violet pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 264°, 53%, 33%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#4C2882

RGB76, 40, 130

HSL264°, 53%, 33%

HSV264°, 69%, 51%

CMYK42, 69, 0, 49

Decimal4991106

CSS RGBrgb(76, 40, 130)

CSS HSLhsl(264, 53%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sultana P100-7

ΔE 1.7 · #4C2C86

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 17.9 · #243F90

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 19.3 · #583E7B

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 20.2 · #1E2D6E

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 23.5 · #674C87

Dunn-Edwards

Violet Majesty DEA142

ΔE 23.8 · #644982

Dulux

Brilliant Purple SB8G8

ΔE 23.9 · #4D4985

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 24.8 · #1F4992

PPG

Eggplant 1247-7

ΔE 25.2 · #5A4E88

Hallman-Lindsay

Hot Sauna 1271

ΔE 25.8 · #3F3F75

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 27.6 · #604C7F

Valspar

Rollick 4003-10C

ΔE 28.7 · #745A92

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 29.4 · #7B598F

Sherwin-Williams

Fully Purple SW6983

ΔE 29.4 · #514C7E

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 39.5 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 46.5 · #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

#4C2882

#5D8128

Analogous

#283081

#4C2882

#782881

Triadic

#4C2882

#814B28

#28814B

Split-Complementary

#4C2882

#817828

#308128

Tetradic

#4C2882

#812830

#5D8128

#288178

Monochromatic

#0B0614

#291646

#4C2882

#6D3ABB

#976FD3

Rectangle

#4C2882

#81285D

#5D8128

#28814B

Compound

#4C2882

#782881

#5D8128

#308128

Variations

Lighter

#6A38B5

#8F6AC7

#BFADD9

Darker

#3C1E69

#291349

#180B2B

Saturation

#514762

#4B2881

#471495

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

10.86:1

AAA

vs Black

1.93:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4C2882

#1E4382

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4C2882

#30307B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4C2882

#424236

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Spanish 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

#784B7D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4C2882

Daylight 5500K

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

#6650A1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE9ED

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.

#4E6827

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: #4C2882;

CSS — background

background-color: #4C2882;

CSS Variable

--color-spanish-violet: #4C2882;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spanish-violet': '#4C2882' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4C2882] text-[#4C2882]

SCSS

$spanish-violet: #4C2882;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4C2882?

#4C2882 is Spanish Violet, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #4C2882 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spanish Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Spanish Violet?

Spanish 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 Spanish Violet?

You can download Spanish 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 Spanish Violet?

The hex code is #4C2882. In RGB it's 76, 40, 130, and in HSL it's 264°, 53%, 33%.

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