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Purple Taupe

#50404D

RGB 80, 64, 77 · HSL 311°, 11%, 28% · CMYK 0, 20, 4, 69

Purple Taupe is #50404D in HEX — rgb(80, 64, 77), hsl(311°, 11%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 4%, 69%).

Purple Taupe pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 311°, 11%, 28%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#50404D

RGB80, 64, 77

HSL311°, 11%, 28%

HSV311°, 20%, 31%

CMYK0, 20, 4, 69

Decimal5259341

CSS RGBrgb(80, 64, 77)

CSS HSLhsl(311, 11%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Black 2072-20

ΔE 1.1 · #4E3E4C

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 1.4 · #50414C

Dulux

Veiled Violet S46A8

ΔE 1.9 · #54424D

Hallman-Lindsay

Royal Velvet 1306

ΔE 1.9 · #513E4D

Vista Paint

Concord Grape C-1382

ΔE 2 · #513E49

Valspar

Rare Wine 1011-9

ΔE 2.3 · #4D404A

Behr

Grand Plum N120-7

ΔE 3.3 · #574756

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 4 · #4D3E45

PPG

Purple Basil 1046-7

ΔE 4.5 · #5C4450

Kilz

Eggplant RA110-02

ΔE 4.9 · #503C50

Dunn-Edwards

Preserve DEA193

ΔE 5 · #4A3C50

Sherwin-Williams

Plum Brown SW6272

ΔE 5.3 · #4E4247

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 9.1 · #583F40

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 9.1 · #434750

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 12 · #5E3D5A

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 13.4 · #575757

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

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral red undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#50404D

#404F42

Analogous

#4A404F

#50404D

#4F4045

Triadic

#50404D

#4C4F40

#404C4F

Split-Complementary

#50404D

#454F40

#404F4A

Tetradic

#50404D

#4F4A40

#404F42

#40454F

Monochromatic

#0E0B0E

#251E23

#50404D

#7A6275

#A0889B

Rectangle

#50404D

#4F4240

#404F42

#404C4F

Compound

#50404D

#4F4045

#404F42

#404F4A

Variations

Lighter

#786074

#9B8797

#C4BAC2

Darker

#40333D

#2C232A

#1A1419

Saturation

#4A4549

#4F404C

#6F2060

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

9.63:1

AAA

vs Black

2.18:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#50404D

#45474D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#50404D

#43434B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#50404D

#4F4342

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Purple Taupe gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#7B5D55

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#50404D

Daylight 5500K

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

#696279

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.

#2E4C33

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: #50404D;

CSS — background

background-color: #50404D;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-taupe: #50404D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-taupe': '#50404D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#50404D] text-[#50404D]

SCSS

$purple-taupe: #50404D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #50404D?

#50404D is Purple Taupe, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #50404D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple Taupe?

Purple Taupe works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Purple Taupe?

Purple Taupe pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Purple Taupe?

You can download Purple Taupe 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 Purple Taupe?

The hex code is #50404D. In RGB it's 80, 64, 77, and in HSL it's 311°, 11%, 28%.

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