PURPLES

Amethyst Dark Violet

#4F3C52

RGB 79, 60, 82 · HSL 292°, 15%, 28% · CMYK 4, 27, 0, 68

Amethyst Dark Violet is #4F3C52 in HEX — rgb(79, 60, 82), hsl(292°, 15%, 28%), cmyk(4%, 27%, 0%, 68%).

Amethyst Dark Violet pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 292°, 15%, 28%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#4F3C52

RGB79, 60, 82

HSL292°, 15%, 28%

HSV292°, 27%, 32%

CMYK4, 27, 0, 68

Decimal5192786

CSS RGBrgb(79, 60, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(292, 15%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Peerage CC-36

ΔE 0.8 · #503C51

Kilz

Eggplant RA110-02

ΔE 1.4 · #503C50

Dunn-Edwards

Preserve DEA193

ΔE 2.5 · #4A3C50

Dulux

Grape Escape S49B8

ΔE 2.8 · #554059

Vista Paint

Dreamy Heaven C-1200

ΔE 2.8 · #563E56

Behr

Oriental Eggplant PPU17-02

ΔE 2.9 · #533E50

Valspar

Plum Good 4011-10

ΔE 3.3 · #54415B

Hallman-Lindsay

Dreamy Heaven 1201

ΔE 3.5 · #594158

PPG

Royal Indigo 1174-7

ΔE 6.2 · #4E4260

Sherwin-Williams

Mature Grape SW6286

ΔE 6.4 · #5F3F54

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 7.3 · #50414C

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 7.4 · #5E3D5A

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 8.7 · #423A45

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 12.7 · #6D3F5B

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 12.7 · #334059

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 18.5 · #1D375C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#4F3C52

#40523D

Analogous

#453D52

#4F3C52

#523D4A

Triadic

#4F3C52

#524F3D

#3D524F

Split-Complementary

#4F3C52

#4A523D

#3D5245

Tetradic

#4F3C52

#52453D

#40523D

#3D4A52

Monochromatic

#0E0B0F

#251C26

#4F3C52

#7A5D7E

#A084A4

Rectangle

#4F3C52

#523D40

#40523D

#3D524F

Compound

#4F3C52

#523D4A

#40523D

#3D5245

Variations

Lighter

#785C7C

#9B839F

#C4B8C5

Darker

#403042

#2C212E

#1A131B

Saturation

#4A444B

#4F3D52

#661E70

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

10.00:1

AAA

vs Black

2.10:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4F3C52

#414552

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4F3C52

#404050

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4F3C52

#4D413F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Amethyst Dark 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

#7B5A59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4F3C52

Daylight 5500K

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

#685F7D

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#324C2E

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: #4F3C52;

CSS — background

background-color: #4F3C52;

CSS Variable

--color-amethyst-dark-violet: #4F3C52;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'amethyst-dark-violet': '#4F3C52' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4F3C52] text-[#4F3C52]

SCSS

$amethyst-dark-violet: #4F3C52;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4F3C52?

#4F3C52 is Amethyst Dark Violet, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #4F3C52 warm or cool?

Amethyst Dark Violet reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Amethyst Dark Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Amethyst Dark Violet?

Amethyst Dark 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 Amethyst Dark Violet?

You can download Amethyst Dark 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 Amethyst Dark Violet?

The hex code is #4F3C52. In RGB it's 79, 60, 82, and in HSL it's 292°, 15%, 28%.

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