BLUES

Imperial Purple

#534A77

RGB 83, 74, 119 · HSL 252°, 23%, 38% · CMYK 30, 38, 0, 53

Imperial Purple is #534A77 in HEX — rgb(83, 74, 119), hsl(252°, 23%, 38%), cmyk(30%, 38%, 0%, 53%).

Imperial Purple pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 252°, 23%, 38%. 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#534A77

RGB83, 74, 119

HSL252°, 23%, 38%

HSV252°, 38%, 47%

CMYK30, 38, 0, 53

Decimal5458551

CSS RGBrgb(83, 74, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(252, 23%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Imperial Purple 1175-7

Exact match

Dulux

Eccentric Purple SB8G9

ΔE 2 · #504671

Behr

Perpetual Purple MQ5-42

ΔE 2 · #594D79

Dunn-Edwards

Grand Purple DEA141

ΔE 3 · #534778

Sherwin-Williams

Fully Purple SW6983

ΔE 3.3 · #514C7E

Valspar

Spirit Blue 4011-9

ΔE 3.6 · #49456F

Vista Paint

Voldemort C-1256

ΔE 4 · #4D426B

Kilz

Renaissance Tapestry RH240

ΔE 4 · #48436D

Hallman-Lindsay

Voldemort 1257

ΔE 4.1 · #4D416B

Benjamin Moore

Mauve 1407

ΔE 4.9 · #5F5485

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 11.2 · #6C4675

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 13.4 · #7B598F

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 14.3 · #5E3D5A

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 14.7 · #3A5170

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 15.9 · #1D375C

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 17.3 · #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

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

#534A77

#6E774B

Analogous

#4B5877

#534A77

#6A4B77

Triadic

#534A77

#77544B

#4B7754

Split-Complementary

#534A77

#776A4B

#58774B

Tetradic

#534A77

#774B58

#6E774B

#4B776A

Monochromatic

#121019

#332D48

#534A77

#776CA3

#A29BC0

Rectangle

#534A77

#774B6E

#6E774B

#4B7754

Compound

#534A77

#6A4B77

#6E774B

#58774B

Variations

Lighter

#6F639E

#958EB3

#C2BFD1

Darker

#423B60

#2D2843

#1A1727

Saturation

#5D5A68

#544B77

#3D259C

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

8.03:1

AAA

vs Black

2.61:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#534A77

#455277

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#534A77

#4C4C72

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#534A77

#4E534E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Imperial 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

#7E6474

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#534A77

Daylight 5500K

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

#6B6999

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#5F673E

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: #534A77;

CSS — background

background-color: #534A77;

CSS Variable

--color-imperial-purple: #534A77;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'imperial-purple': '#534A77' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#534A77] text-[#534A77]

SCSS

$imperial-purple: #534A77;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #534A77?

#534A77 is Imperial Purple, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #534A77 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Imperial Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Imperial Purple?

Imperial 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 Imperial Purple?

You can download Imperial 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 Imperial Purple?

The hex code is #534A77. In RGB it's 83, 74, 119, and in HSL it's 252°, 23%, 38%.

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