PURPLES

Petal Purple

#52465D

RGB 82, 70, 93 · HSL 271°, 14%, 32% · CMYK 12, 25, 0, 64

Petal Purple is #52465D in HEX — rgb(82, 70, 93), hsl(271°, 14%, 32%), cmyk(12%, 25%, 0%, 64%).

Petal Purple pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 271°, 14%, 32%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#52465D

RGB82, 70, 93

HSL271°, 14%, 32%

HSV271°, 25%, 36%

CMYK12, 25, 0, 64

Decimal5391965

CSS RGBrgb(82, 70, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(271, 14%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Petal Purple S44C8

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Soul Train 1299

ΔE 2.3 · #58475E

Vista Paint

Soul Train C-1298

ΔE 2.5 · #57455C

Behr

Mata Hari PPU17-1

ΔE 2.7 · #55475A

Dunn-Edwards

Violet Shadow DEA192

ΔE 2.9 · #4D4860

Valspar

Plum Good 4011-10

ΔE 3.8 · #54415B

Benjamin Moore

Blackberry 2069-20

ΔE 3.9 · #49455F

PPG

Magic Spell 1173-7

ΔE 4.3 · #544F66

Kilz

Eggplant RA110-02

ΔE 5.3 · #503C50

Sherwin-Williams

Quixotic Plum SW6265

ΔE 7.2 · #4A4653

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 8 · #50414C

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 9.7 · #423A45

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 9.7 · #5E3D5A

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 10.6 · #334059

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 11.3 · #434750

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 16.3 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#52465D

#515D46

Analogous

#47465D

#52465D

#5D465D

Triadic

#52465D

#5D5246

#465D52

Split-Complementary

#52465D

#5D5D46

#465D47

Tetradic

#52465D

#5D4746

#515D46

#465D5D

Monochromatic

#0D0B0F

#2C2531

#52465D

#786789

#9F91AC

Rectangle

#52465D

#5D4651

#515D46

#465D52

Compound

#52465D

#5D465D

#515D46

#465D47

Variations

Lighter

#756485

#978BA3

#C3BCC8

Darker

#42384B

#2D2634

#1A161E

Saturation

#524E55

#52465D

#532380

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

8.78:1

AAA

vs Black

2.39:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#52465D

#484D5D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#52465D

#48485A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#52465D

#504B48

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Petal 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

#7D6161

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#52465D

Daylight 5500K

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

#6A6685

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.

#455734

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: #52465D;

CSS — background

background-color: #52465D;

CSS Variable

--color-petal-purple: #52465D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'petal-purple': '#52465D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#52465D] text-[#52465D]

SCSS

$petal-purple: #52465D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #52465D?

#52465D is Petal Purple, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #52465D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Petal Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Petal Purple?

Petal 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 Petal Purple?

You can download Petal 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 Petal Purple?

The hex code is #52465D. In RGB it's 82, 70, 93, and in HSL it's 271°, 14%, 32%.

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