PURPLES

Grimace

#50314C

RGB 80, 49, 76 · HSL 308°, 24%, 25% · CMYK 0, 39, 5, 69

Grimace is #50314C in HEX — rgb(80, 49, 76), hsl(308°, 24%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 5%, 69%).

Grimace pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 308°, 24%, 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#50314C

RGB80, 49, 76

HSL308°, 24%, 25%

HSV308°, 39%, 31%

CMYK0, 39, 5, 69

Decimal5255500

CSS RGBrgb(80, 49, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(308, 24%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

So Merlot K-744

ΔE 2.6 · #513249

Dulux

Pink Rebel S46H9

ΔE 3.4 · #58324D

Benjamin Moore

Purplicious CSP-465

ΔE 4.7 · #4E3455

Behr

Deep Garnet 110F-7

ΔE 5 · #482A3F

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 5.6 · #5E3D5A

Dunn-Edwards

Mulberry DEA194

ΔE 6.3 · #593C50

PPG

Love Potion 1179-7

ΔE 7.2 · #603E53

Sherwin-Williams

Mature Grape SW6286

ΔE 7.2 · #5F3F54

Hallman-Lindsay

Dreamy Heaven 1201

ΔE 7.3 · #594158

Kilz

Eggplant RA110-02

ΔE 7.3 · #503C50

Valspar

Plum Good 4011-10

ΔE 7.8 · #54415B

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 10.1 · #6D3F5B

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 13 · #50414C

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 14.2 · #423A45

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 17.1 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 20.9 · #392A27

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

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

#50314C

#304F35

Analogous

#44304F

#50314C

#4F303C

Triadic

#50314C

#4B4F30

#304B4F

Split-Complementary

#50314C

#3C4F30

#304F44

Tetradic

#50314C

#4F4430

#304F35

#303C4F

Monochromatic

#100A0F

#20131E

#50314C

#7E4E78

#A871A0

Rectangle

#50314C

#4F3530

#304F35

#304B4F

Compound

#50314C

#4F303C

#304F35

#304F44

Variations

Lighter

#7E4E78

#A4759D

#C7B1C4

Darker

#40263C

#2C1A2A

#1A0F19

Saturation

#443B43

#4F304B

#67185D

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

11.14:1

AAA

vs Black

1.88:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#50314C

#3C404C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#50314C

#383849

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#50314C

#4E3735

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Grimace 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

#7B5154

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#50314C

Daylight 5500K

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

#695678

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#29442C

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: #50314C;

CSS — background

background-color: #50314C;

CSS Variable

--color-grimace: #50314C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grimace': '#50314C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#50314C] text-[#50314C]

SCSS

$grimace: #50314C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #50314C?

#50314C is Grimace, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #50314C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grimace?

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

What colors pair well with Grimace?

Grimace 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 Grimace?

You can download Grimace 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 Grimace?

The hex code is #50314C. In RGB it's 80, 49, 76, and in HSL it's 308°, 24%, 25%.

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