PURPLES

Shadow Purple

#4E334E

RGB 78, 51, 78 · HSL 300°, 21%, 25% · CMYK 0, 35, 0, 69

Shadow Purple is #4E334E in HEX — rgb(78, 51, 78), hsl(300°, 21%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 0%, 69%).

Shadow Purple pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 300°, 21%, 25%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. 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#4E334E

RGB78, 51, 78

HSL300°, 21%, 25%

HSV300°, 35%, 31%

CMYK0, 35, 0, 69

Decimal5124942

CSS RGBrgb(78, 51, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 21%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Purple Palace S49C9

ΔE 3 · #563954

Vista Paint

So Merlot K-744

ΔE 3.3 · #513249

Benjamin Moore

Purplicious CSP-465

ΔE 3.9 · #4E3455

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 5.7 · #5E3D5A

Behr

Deep Garnet 110F-7

ΔE 5.7 · #482A3F

Kilz

Eggplant RA110-02

ΔE 6.1 · #503C50

Dunn-Edwards

Mulberry DEA194

ΔE 6.2 · #593C50

Valspar

Plum Good 4011-10

ΔE 6.4 · #54415B

Hallman-Lindsay

Dreamy Heaven 1201

ΔE 6.4 · #594158

Sherwin-Williams

Concord Grape SW6559

ΔE 6.9 · #443757

PPG

Love Potion 1179-7

ΔE 7.5 · #603E53

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 11 · #6D3F5B

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 12.2 · #50414C

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 13 · #423A45

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 16.2 · #334059

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 19.5 · #1D375C

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

#4E334E

#324D32

Analogous

#40324D

#4E334E

#4D3240

Triadic

#4E334E

#4D4D32

#324D4D

Split-Complementary

#4E334E

#404D32

#324D40

Tetradic

#4E334E

#4D4032

#324D32

#32404D

Monochromatic

#0F0A0F

#1F141F

#4E334E

#7B517B

#A474A4

Rectangle

#4E334E

#4D3232

#324D32

#324D4D

Compound

#4E334E

#4D3240

#324D32

#324D40

Variations

Lighter

#7B517B

#A178A1

#C6B2C6

Darker

#3E283E

#2B1B2B

#190F19

Saturation

#443C44

#4D324D

#661966

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

11.01:1

AAA

vs Black

1.91:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4E334E

#3C404E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4E334E

#39394B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4E334E

#4C3937

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Shadow 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

#7A5356

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4E334E

Daylight 5500K

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

#67587A

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.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#294429

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: #4E334E;

CSS — background

background-color: #4E334E;

CSS Variable

--color-shadow-purple: #4E334E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shadow-purple': '#4E334E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4E334E] text-[#4E334E]

SCSS

$shadow-purple: #4E334E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4E334E?

#4E334E is Shadow Purple, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #4E334E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shadow Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Shadow Purple?

Shadow 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 Shadow Purple?

You can download Shadow 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 Shadow Purple?

The hex code is #4E334E. In RGB it's 78, 51, 78, and in HSL it's 300°, 21%, 25%.

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