PURPLES

Parade

#503F72

RGB 80, 63, 114 · HSL 260°, 29%, 35% · CMYK 30, 45, 0, 55

Parade is #503F72 in HEX — rgb(80, 63, 114), hsl(260°, 29%, 35%), cmyk(30%, 45%, 0%, 55%).

Parade pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 260°, 29%, 35%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#503F72

RGB80, 63, 114

HSL260°, 29%, 35%

HSV260°, 45%, 45%

CMYK30, 45, 0, 55

Decimal5259122

CSS RGBrgb(80, 63, 114)

CSS HSLhsl(260, 29%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Parade S44G9

Exact match

Vista Paint

When Red Met Blue C-1242

ΔE 2 · #564274

Hallman-Lindsay

When Red Met Blue 1243

ΔE 2.1 · #564375

Dunn-Edwards

Grand Purple DEA141

ΔE 3.8 · #534778

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 3.8 · #564371

Benjamin Moore

Gentle 2071-20

ΔE 4.7 · #533D69

Behr

Dramatist MQ5-43

ΔE 4.8 · #4B4678

Sherwin-Williams

Izmir Purple SW6825

ΔE 5 · #4D426E

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 5.9 · #604C7F

PPG

Imperial Purple 1175-7

ΔE 6.4 · #534A77

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 9.9 · #6C4675

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 13.9 · #7B598F

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 15.4 · #5E3D5A

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 17.9 · #1D375C

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 20.3 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 23.5 · #636E8F

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 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

#503F72

#62733F

Analogous

#3F4873

#503F72

#6B3F73

Triadic

#503F72

#73513F

#3F7351

Split-Complementary

#503F72

#736B3F

#48733F

Tetradic

#503F72

#733F48

#62733F

#3F736B

Monochromatic

#0C0910

#2E2442

#503F72

#735BA4

#9D8CC0

Rectangle

#503F72

#733F62

#62733F

#3F7351

Compound

#503F72

#6B3F73

#62733F

#48733F

Variations

Lighter

#6F579E

#9383B4

#C1B9D1

Darker

#40325D

#2C2141

#191326

Saturation

#575161

#513F73

#462093

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

9.15:1

AAA

vs Black

2.30:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#503F72

#3C4B72

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#503F72

#42426D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#503F72

#4B4A44

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Parade 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

#7B5C71

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#503F72

Daylight 5500K

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

#696195

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEC

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.

#525F39

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: #503F72;

CSS — background

background-color: #503F72;

CSS Variable

--color-parade: #503F72;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'parade': '#503F72' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#503F72] text-[#503F72]

SCSS

$parade: #503F72;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #503F72?

#503F72 is Parade, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #503F72 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Parade?

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

What colors pair well with Parade?

Parade 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 Parade?

You can download Parade 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 Parade?

The hex code is #503F72. In RGB it's 80, 63, 114, and in HSL it's 260°, 29%, 35%.

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