PURPLES

Purple

#52144C

RGB 82, 20, 76 · HSL 306°, 61%, 20% · CMYK 0, 76, 7, 68

Purple is #52144C in HEX — rgb(82, 20, 76), hsl(306°, 61%, 20%), cmyk(0%, 76%, 7%, 68%).

Purple pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 306°, 61%, 20%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#52144C

RGB82, 20, 76

HSL306°, 61%, 20%

HSV306°, 76%, 32%

CMYK0, 76, 7, 68

Decimal5379148

CSS RGBrgb(82, 20, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(306, 61%, 20%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

July Ruby BIC-51

ΔE 7.4 · #661F54

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 13.9 · #652F53

Dulux

Phantom Purple S49D9

ΔE 13.9 · #5D3258

Vista Paint

Joyous Song C-1186

ΔE 14.5 · #5A345C

Hallman-Lindsay

Joyous Song 1187

ΔE 15.3 · #5B365E

Benjamin Moore

Elderberry CSP-470

ΔE 15.5 · #612F4F

Sherwin-Williams

Kimono Violet SW6839

ΔE 16.8 · #5D395F

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Odyssey DEA143

ΔE 17.9 · #643E65

Kilz

Raspberry Macaroon LA280-02

ΔE 19.4 · #6F304C

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 19.5 · #6C4675

PPG

Magic Magenta 1180-7

ΔE 20.1 · #7F4774

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 21.8 · #564371

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 26.8 · #7B598F

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 30.7 · #5D3B42

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 31.2 · #935E7C

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 32.9 · #1D375C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

3/100

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

#52144C

#14521A

Analogous

#391452

#52144C

#52142D

Triadic

#52144C

#4C5214

#144C52

Split-Complementary

#52144C

#2D5214

#145239

Tetradic

#52144C

#523914

#14521A

#142D52

Monochromatic

#150513

#52144C

#902385

#CD32BE

Rectangle

#52144C

#521A14

#14521A

#144C52

Compound

#52144C

#52142D

#14521A

#145239

Variations

Lighter

#942489

#C445B7

#D699D0

Darker

#430F3E

#2F092B

#1C0519

Saturation

#3C2A3A

#52144C

#5C0A54

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

13.43:1

AAA

vs Black

1.56:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#52144C

#31384B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#52144C

#272747

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#52144C

#4E2621

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple 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

#7D3C54

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#52144C

Daylight 5500K

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

#6A4178

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#16461B

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #52144C;

CSS — background

background-color: #52144C;

CSS Variable

--color-purple: #52144C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple': '#52144C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#52144C] text-[#52144C]

SCSS

$purple: #52144C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #52144C?

#52144C is Purple, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #52144C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Purple?

Purple 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 Purple?

You can download Purple 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?

The hex code is #52144C. In RGB it's 82, 20, 76, and in HSL it's 306°, 61%, 20%.

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