PURPLES

Prism Violet

#53357D

RGB 83, 53, 125 · HSL 265°, 40%, 35% · CMYK 34, 58, 0, 51

Prism Violet is #53357D in HEX — rgb(83, 53, 125), hsl(265°, 40%, 35%), cmyk(34%, 58%, 0%, 51%).

Prism Violet pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 265°, 40%, 35%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#53357D

RGB83, 53, 125

HSL265°, 40%, 35%

HSV265°, 58%, 49%

CMYK34, 58, 0, 51

Decimal5453181

CSS RGBrgb(83, 53, 125)

CSS HSLhsl(265, 40%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Bunchberry 680D-7

ΔE 4.4 · #4C2D70

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 7.7 · #583E7B

Dunn-Edwards

Violet Majesty DEA142

ΔE 12.4 · #644982

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 12.5 · #674C87

Dulux

Secret Tradition S44G8

ΔE 12.9 · #56447A

PPG

Eggplant 1247-7

ΔE 14.1 · #5A4E88

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 14.6 · #1E2D6E

Hallman-Lindsay

When Red Met Blue 1243

ΔE 14.8 · #564375

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 15.4 · #243F90

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 16.1 · #604C7F

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 17.1 · #564371

Sherwin-Williams

Impulsive Purple SW6832

ΔE 17.9 · #624977

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 18.9 · #1F4992

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 19.1 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 31 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 35.4 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#53357D

#5F7D36

Analogous

#363B7D

#53357D

#77367D

Triadic

#53357D

#7D5336

#367D53

Split-Complementary

#53357D

#7D7736

#3C7D36

Tetradic

#53357D

#7D363B

#5F7D36

#367D77

Monochromatic

#0C0812

#301F47

#53357D

#774DB3

#A082C9

Rectangle

#53357D

#7D365F

#5F7D36

#367D53

Compound

#53357D

#77367D

#5F7D36

#3C7D36

Variations

Lighter

#7249AB

#967ABD

#C2B5D5

Darker

#422965

#2D1B47

#1A0F2A

Saturation

#574F64

#53367D

#4F1B98

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

9.66:1

AAA

vs Black

2.17:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#53357D

#324A7D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#53357D

#3B3B77

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#53357D

#4C473E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Prism Violet 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

#7E5479

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#53357D

Daylight 5500K

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

#6B599D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE9EC

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#506632

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: #53357D;

CSS — background

background-color: #53357D;

CSS Variable

--color-prism-violet: #53357D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'prism-violet': '#53357D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#53357D] text-[#53357D]

SCSS

$prism-violet: #53357D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #53357D?

#53357D is Prism Violet, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #53357D warm or cool?

Prism Violet reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Prism Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Prism Violet?

Prism Violet 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 Prism Violet?

You can download Prism Violet 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 Prism Violet?

The hex code is #53357D. In RGB it's 83, 53, 125, and in HSL it's 265°, 40%, 35%.

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