PURPLES

Dark Energy

#503D4D

RGB 80, 61, 77 · HSL 309°, 13%, 28% · CMYK 0, 24, 4, 69

Dark Energy is #503D4D in HEX — rgb(80, 61, 77), hsl(309°, 13%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 4%, 69%).

Dark Energy pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 309°, 13%, 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#503D4D

RGB80, 61, 77

HSL309°, 13%, 28%

HSV309°, 24%, 31%

CMYK0, 24, 4, 69

Decimal5258573

CSS RGBrgb(80, 61, 77)

CSS HSLhsl(309, 13%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Royal Velvet C-1305

ΔE 0.8 · #4F3C4B

Hallman-Lindsay

Royal Velvet 1306

ΔE 0.8 · #513E4D

Behr

Oriental Eggplant PPU17-02

ΔE 1.6 · #533E50

Benjamin Moore

Black 2072-20

ΔE 1.8 · #4E3E4C

Kilz

Eggplant RA110-02

ΔE 2.6 · #503C50

Dulux

Punchit Purple S47B8

ΔE 2.7 · #55414E

Dunn-Edwards

Preserve DEA193

ΔE 3.6 · #4A3C50

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 3.8 · #50414C

Valspar

Rare Wine 1011-9

ΔE 4.6 · #4D404A

PPG

Purple Basil 1046-7

ΔE 4.9 · #5C4450

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 5.9 · #4D3E45

Sherwin-Williams

Mature Grape SW6286

ΔE 6.7 · #5F3F54

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 9.9 · #5E3D5A

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 10.3 · #583F40

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 11.1 · #434750

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 15.6 · #392A27

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

#503D4D

#3E5141

Analogous

#4A3E51

#503D4D

#513E45

Triadic

#503D4D

#4E513E

#3E4E51

Split-Complementary

#503D4D

#45513E

#3E514A

Tetradic

#503D4D

#514A3E

#3E5141

#3E4551

Monochromatic

#0E0B0E

#251D24

#503D4D

#7C5F78

#A2869E

Rectangle

#503D4D

#51413E

#3E5141

#3E4E51

Compound

#503D4D

#513E45

#3E5141

#3E514A

Variations

Lighter

#7A5E76

#9D8599

#C5B9C3

Darker

#41313F

#2D222B

#1A1319

Saturation

#4A4549

#513E4E

#701F64

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

9.93:1

AAA

vs Black

2.12:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#503D4D

#43464D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#503D4D

#41414B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#503D4D

#4E403F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Dark Energy 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

#7B5A55

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#503D4D

Daylight 5500K

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

#695F79

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.

#2E4C32

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: #503D4D;

CSS — background

background-color: #503D4D;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-energy: #503D4D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-energy': '#503D4D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#503D4D] text-[#503D4D]

SCSS

$dark-energy: #503D4D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #503D4D?

#503D4D is Dark Energy, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #503D4D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dark Energy?

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

What colors pair well with Dark Energy?

Dark Energy 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 Dark Energy?

You can download Dark Energy 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 Dark Energy?

The hex code is #503D4D. In RGB it's 80, 61, 77, and in HSL it's 309°, 13%, 28%.

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