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Tulip Poplar Purple

#531938

RGB 83, 25, 56 · HSL 328°, 54%, 21% · CMYK 0, 70, 33, 67

Tulip Poplar Purple is #531938 in HEX — rgb(83, 25, 56), hsl(328°, 54%, 21%), cmyk(0%, 70%, 33%, 67%).

Tulip Poplar Purple pulls into the deep end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 328°, 54%, 21%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#531938

RGB83, 25, 56

HSL328°, 54%, 21%

HSV328°, 70%, 33%

CMYK0, 70, 33, 67

Decimal5445944

CSS RGBrgb(83, 25, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(328, 54%, 21%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Wild Cranberry BXC-90

ΔE 4.6 · #5C2444

RAL

Purple Violet 4007

ΔE 7.4 · #4A192C

Benjamin Moore

Elderberry CSP-470

ΔE 9.2 · #612F4F

Vista Paint

Cherry Bon Bon K-1234

ΔE 9.7 · #663149

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 10 · #652F53

Kilz

Raspberry Macaroon LA280-02

ΔE 10.4 · #6F304C

Hallman-Lindsay

Noble Honor 1166

ΔE 11 · #69354F

Sherwin-Williams

Fabulous Grape SW6293

ΔE 11 · #6D344F

Dulux

Pink Rebel S46H9

ΔE 11.8 · #58324D

Valspar

Berry Brown 1010-7

ΔE 12.4 · #673649

Dunn-Edwards

Passionate Plum DEA144

ΔE 13.7 · #753A58

PPG

Chilled Wine 1045-7

ΔE 16.3 · #6D4052

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 18.9 · #5D3B42

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 23.8 · #583F40

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 24.4 · #7E3738

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 25.2 · #4F2318

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

#531938

#195234

Analogous

#511952

#531938

#52191B

Triadic

#531938

#375219

#193752

Split-Complementary

#531938

#1B5219

#195251

Tetradic

#531938

#525119

#195234

#191B52

Monochromatic

#14060D

#180710

#531938

#8D2A5F

#C63F87

Rectangle

#531938

#523419

#195234

#193752

Compound

#531938

#52191B

#195234

#195251

Variations

Lighter

#912B61

#BE4F8A

#D39EBA

Darker

#43132C

#2F0C1F

#1C0612

Saturation

#3E2D36

#521937

#5F0C38

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

13.43:1

AAA

vs Black

1.56:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#531938

#373737

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#531938

#2A2A35

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#531938

#512222

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Tulip Poplar Purple strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#7E3F45

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#531938

Daylight 5500K

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

#6B4469

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9EB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#19432C

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: #531938;

CSS — background

background-color: #531938;

CSS Variable

--color-tulip-poplar-purple: #531938;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tulip-poplar-purple': '#531938' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#531938] text-[#531938]

SCSS

$tulip-poplar-purple: #531938;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #531938?

#531938 is Tulip Poplar Purple, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #531938 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tulip Poplar Purple?

Tulip Poplar Purple works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Tulip Poplar Purple?

Tulip Poplar Purple pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Tulip Poplar Purple?

You can download Tulip Poplar 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 Tulip Poplar Purple?

The hex code is #531938. In RGB it's 83, 25, 56, and in HSL it's 328°, 54%, 21%.

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