BLUES

Deep Orchid

#525476

RGB 82, 84, 118 · HSL 237°, 18%, 39% · CMYK 31, 29, 0, 54

Deep Orchid is #525476 in HEX — rgb(82, 84, 118), hsl(237°, 18%, 39%), cmyk(31%, 29%, 0%, 54%).

Deep Orchid pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 237°, 18%, 39%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#525476

RGB82, 84, 118

HSL237°, 18%, 39%

HSV237°, 31%, 46%

CMYK31, 29, 0, 54

Decimal5395574

CSS RGBrgb(82, 84, 118)

CSS HSLhsl(237, 18%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Blue Glaze S42D7

ΔE 2.5 · #565A7C

Behr

Fashionista N560-6

ΔE 3 · #50577D

Valspar

Enchanted Navy 4010-8

ΔE 3.3 · #485375

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Review DE5902

ΔE 3.4 · #4E5878

Benjamin Moore

Darkest 2069-30

ΔE 3.5 · #5D5B7D

Kilz

Best In Class RB290-02

ΔE 4.4 · #434E71

PPG

Royal Hyacinth 1169-7

ΔE 4.6 · #464B6A

Sherwin-Williams

Dignified SW6538

ΔE 6.8 · #3B496D

Hallman-Lindsay

True Romance 1250

ΔE 7.1 · #4D456A

Vista Paint

Grapes of Wrath C-1283

ΔE 7.5 · #65617C

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 7.9 · #3A5170

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 10.5 · #6C6881

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 10.6 · #636E8F

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 11.7 · #334059

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 15.6 · #1D375C

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 15.8 · #5E3D5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#525476

#757452

Analogous

#526575

#525476

#625275

Triadic

#525476

#755253

#537552

Split-Complementary

#525476

#756252

#657552

Tetradic

#525476

#755265

#757452

#527562

Monochromatic

#13131B

#323348

#525476

#75779F

#A2A3BE

Rectangle

#525476

#745275

#757452

#537552

Compound

#525476

#625275

#757452

#657552

Variations

Lighter

#6C6E99

#9395B0

#C2C2CF

Darker

#41425F

#2C2D42

#191A26

Saturation

#5E5F69

#525375

#292F9E

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

7.27:1

AAA

vs Black

2.89:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#525476

#4C5776

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#525476

#545472

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#525476

#4E5A56

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Deep Orchid lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

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How it looks under different light

#7D6C74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#525476

Daylight 5500K

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

#6A7198

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#6A683F

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: #525476;

CSS — background

background-color: #525476;

CSS Variable

--color-deep-orchid: #525476;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deep-orchid': '#525476' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#525476] text-[#525476]

SCSS

$deep-orchid: #525476;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #525476?

#525476 is Deep Orchid, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #525476 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Deep Orchid?

Deep Orchid works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Deep Orchid?

Deep Orchid pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Deep Orchid?

You can download Deep Orchid 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 Deep Orchid?

The hex code is #525476. In RGB it's 82, 84, 118, and in HSL it's 237°, 18%, 39%.

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