BLUES

Grand Purple

#534778

RGB 83, 71, 120 · HSL 255°, 26%, 37% · CMYK 31, 41, 0, 53

Grand Purple is #534778 in HEX — rgb(83, 71, 120), hsl(255°, 26%, 37%), cmyk(31%, 41%, 0%, 53%).

Grand Purple pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 255°, 26%, 37%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#534778

RGB83, 71, 120

HSL255°, 26%, 37%

HSV255°, 41%, 47%

CMYK31, 41, 0, 53

Decimal5457784

CSS RGBrgb(83, 71, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(255, 26%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Grand Purple DEA141

Exact match

Behr

Dramatist MQ5-43

ΔE 2.7 · #4B4678

Sherwin-Williams

Fully Purple SW6983

ΔE 2.9 · #514C7E

Hallman-Lindsay

When Red Met Blue 1243

ΔE 2.9 · #564375

PPG

Imperial Purple 1175-7

ΔE 3 · #534A77

Vista Paint

When Red Met Blue C-1242

ΔE 3.3 · #564274

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 3.3 · #564371

Dulux

Parade S44G9

ΔE 3.8 · #503F72

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 4.2 · #604C7F

Benjamin Moore

Grape 2068-20

ΔE 5.3 · #423E6E

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 10.2 · #6C4675

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 12.6 · #7B598F

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 15.3 · #5E3D5A

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 17.1 · #1D375C

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 17.4 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 19.8 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#534778

#6B7746

Analogous

#465277

#534778

#6B4677

Triadic

#534778

#775246

#467752

Split-Complementary

#534778

#776B46

#527746

Tetradic

#534778

#774652

#6B7746

#46776B

Monochromatic

#100D16

#312A47

#534778

#7565A4

#A095C1

Rectangle

#534778

#77466B

#6B7746

#467752

Compound

#534778

#6B4677

#6B7746

#527746

Variations

Lighter

#6E5E9F

#9489B4

#C2BDD1

Darker

#413760

#2C2543

#1A1527

Saturation

#5B5766

#524677

#41239A

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

8.27:1

AAA

vs Black

2.54:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#534778

#425178

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#534778

#494973

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#534778

#4E524C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Grand Purple 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

#7E6275

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#534778

Daylight 5500K

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

#6B6799

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEC

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.

#5A643C

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: #534778;

CSS — background

background-color: #534778;

CSS Variable

--color-grand-purple: #534778;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grand-purple': '#534778' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#534778] text-[#534778]

SCSS

$grand-purple: #534778;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #534778?

#534778 is Grand Purple, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #534778 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grand Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Grand Purple?

Grand Purple 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 Grand Purple?

You can download Grand 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 Grand Purple?

The hex code is #534778. In RGB it's 83, 71, 120, and in HSL it's 255°, 26%, 37%.

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