PURPLES
Shadow
#514A58
Shadow is a moody purple sitting at HSL 270°, 9%, 32%. Its low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality; it reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Designers often reach for it in bedrooms, dressing areas, libraries — ideal for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture. Looks at home next to cream walls, gold accents, deep walnut, velvet textures.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Shadow 2117-30
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bedrooms, dressing areas, libraries
Best Uses
feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture
Pairs With
cream walls, gold accents, deep walnut, velvet textures
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Shadow
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #514A58?
#514A58 is Shadow, a deep purple with a cool undertone.
Is #514A58 warm or cool?
Shadow reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Shadow?
Shadow works well in bedrooms, dressing areas, libraries. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture.
What colors pair well with Shadow?
Shadow pairs naturally with cream walls, gold accents, deep walnut, velvet textures. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Shadow?
You can download Shadow 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 RGB value of #514A58?
#514A58 converts to RGB 81, 74, 88.