PURPLES

Velvet Vortex

#540D6E

RGB 84, 13, 110 · HSL 284°, 79%, 24% · CMYK 24, 88, 0, 57

Velvet Vortex is #540D6E in HEX — rgb(84, 13, 110), hsl(284°, 79%, 24%), cmyk(24%, 88%, 0%, 57%).

Velvet Vortex pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 284°, 79%, 24%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#540D6E

RGB84, 13, 110

HSL284°, 79%, 24%

HSV284°, 88%, 43%

CMYK24, 88, 0, 57

Decimal5508462

CSS RGBrgb(84, 13, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(284, 79%, 24%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Plum Jam 690B-7

ΔE 9.9 · #612675

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 24.4 · #583E7B

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 27.3 · #1E2D6E

Dulux

Mystic Spell S45H8

ΔE 27.9 · #6B457B

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 28.2 · #243F90

Dunn-Edwards

Palace Purple DE5993

ΔE 28.5 · #68457A

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 28.7 · #674C87

PPG

Cleopatra's Gown 1249-7

ΔE 30 · #795088

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Light 1180

ΔE 30.7 · #673B66

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 31.9 · #87558C

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 32.6 · #604C7F

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 33.3 · #652F53

Sherwin-Williams

Kimono Violet SW6839

ΔE 33.3 · #5D395F

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 33.7 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 44.6 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 51.1 · #5D3B42

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 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

#540D6E

#276E0D

Analogous

#230D6E

#540D6E

#6E0D57

Triadic

#540D6E

#6E540D

#0D6E54

Split-Complementary

#540D6E

#576E0D

#0D6E23

Tetradic

#540D6E

#6E230D

#276E0D

#0D576E

Monochromatic

#110317

#1F0529

#540D6E

#8815B2

#B52DE6

Rectangle

#540D6E

#6E0D27

#276E0D

#0D6E54

Compound

#540D6E

#6E0D57

#276E0D

#0D6E23

Variations

Lighter

#8915B3

#AF3DD9

#CD96E1

Darker

#44085A

#2F043F

#1C0225

Saturation

#442F4C

#540D6E

#570674

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

12.65:1

AAA

vs Black

1.66:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#540D6E

#243D6D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#540D6E

#252567

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#540D6E

#4D3025

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Velvet Vortex 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

#7E366E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#540D6E

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C3B92

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE8EE

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#245711

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: #540D6E;

CSS — background

background-color: #540D6E;

CSS Variable

--color-velvet-vortex: #540D6E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'velvet-vortex': '#540D6E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#540D6E] text-[#540D6E]

SCSS

$velvet-vortex: #540D6E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #540D6E?

#540D6E is Velvet Vortex, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #540D6E warm or cool?

Velvet Vortex reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Velvet Vortex?

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

What colors pair well with Velvet Vortex?

Velvet Vortex 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 Velvet Vortex?

You can download Velvet Vortex 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 Velvet Vortex?

The hex code is #540D6E. In RGB it's 84, 13, 110, and in HSL it's 284°, 79%, 24%.

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