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Potent Purple

#532D45

RGB 83, 45, 69 · HSL 322°, 30%, 25% · CMYK 0, 46, 17, 67

Potent Purple is #532D45 in HEX — rgb(83, 45, 69), hsl(322°, 30%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 17%, 67%).

Potent Purple pulls into the deep end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 322°, 30%, 25%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#532D45

RGB83, 45, 69

HSL322°, 30%, 25%

HSV322°, 46%, 33%

CMYK0, 46, 17, 67

Decimal5451077

CSS RGBrgb(83, 45, 69)

CSS HSLhsl(322, 30%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pink Rebel S46H9

ΔE 2.9 · #58324D

Vista Paint

So Merlot K-744

ΔE 3.5 · #513249

Behr

Deep Garnet 110F-7

ΔE 4.5 · #482A3F

Benjamin Moore

Grape 2074-10

ΔE 5.9 · #63344B

Valspar

Poetic Purple 1010-8

ΔE 6.7 · #5D3A4B

Dunn-Edwards

Primitive Plum DEA195

ΔE 7.1 · #663C55

PPG

Love Potion 1179-7

ΔE 7.3 · #603E53

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 7.7 · #5E3D5A

Sherwin-Williams

Mature Grape SW6286

ΔE 7.7 · #5F3F54

Hallman-Lindsay

Noble Honor 1166

ΔE 8 · #69354F

Kilz

Aged To Perfection LA290-02

ΔE 9.2 · #6B4157

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 9.5 · #6D3F5B

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 11.8 · #5D3B42

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 15 · #4D3E45

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 16 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 19.9 · #392A27

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

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

#532D45

#2D533B

Analogous

#4E2D53

#532D45

#532D32

Triadic

#532D45

#45532D

#2D4553

Split-Complementary

#532D45

#32532D

#2D534E

Tetradic

#532D45

#534E2D

#2D533B

#2D3253

Monochromatic

#11090E

#21121C

#532D45

#85476E

#AF6A95

Rectangle

#532D45

#533B2D

#2D533B

#2D4553

Compound

#532D45

#532D32

#2D533B

#2D534E

Variations

Lighter

#85476E

#AA6F94

#CAAEC0

Darker

#432337

#2F1726

#1B0D16

Saturation

#453A41

#532D45

#69164B

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

11.48:1

AAA

vs Black

1.83:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#532D45

#3D3F44

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#532D45

#363642

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#532D45

#513332

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Potent 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

#7E4E4F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#532D45

Daylight 5500K

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

#6B5373

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

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.

#284433

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: #532D45;

CSS — background

background-color: #532D45;

CSS Variable

--color-potent-purple: #532D45;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'potent-purple': '#532D45' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#532D45] text-[#532D45]

SCSS

$potent-purple: #532D45;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #532D45?

#532D45 is Potent Purple, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #532D45 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Potent Purple?

Potent 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 Potent Purple?

Potent 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 Potent Purple?

You can download Potent 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 Potent Purple?

The hex code is #532D45. In RGB it's 83, 45, 69, and in HSL it's 322°, 30%, 25%.

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