NEUTRALS

Veiled Violet

#54424D

RGB 84, 66, 77 · HSL 323°, 12%, 29% · CMYK 0, 21, 8, 67

Veiled Violet is #54424D in HEX — rgb(84, 66, 77), hsl(323°, 12%, 29%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 8%, 67%).

Veiled Violet pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 323°, 12%, 29%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#54424D

RGB84, 66, 77

HSL323°, 12%, 29%

HSV323°, 21%, 33%

CMYK0, 21, 8, 67

Decimal5521997

CSS RGBrgb(84, 66, 77)

CSS HSLhsl(323, 12%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Veiled Violet S46A8

Exact match

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 1.5 · #50414C

Vista Paint

Concord Grape C-1382

ΔE 1.7 · #513E49

Valspar

Rare Wine 1011-9

ΔE 2.7 · #4D404A

Hallman-Lindsay

My Place Or Yours? 1313

ΔE 2.7 · #4F434E

Benjamin Moore

Chambourd AF-645

ΔE 2.8 · #57474F

Behr

Semi Sweet 130F-7

ΔE 2.9 · #573F4A

PPG

Purple Basil 1046-7

ΔE 3.1 · #5C4450

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 3.5 · #4D3E45

Kilz

Mulberry RA100-02

ΔE 4.3 · #564A52

Sherwin-Williams

Plum Brown SW6272

ΔE 4.6 · #4E4247

Dunn-Edwards

Preserve DEA193

ΔE 6.7 · #4A3C50

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 7.5 · #583F40

RAL

Graphite Grey 7024

ΔE 9.6 · #474A51

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 11 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 12.5 · #575757

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 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

#54424D

#415348

Analogous

#514153

#54424D

#534143

Triadic

#54424D

#4C5341

#414C53

Split-Complementary

#54424D

#435341

#415351

Tetradic

#54424D

#535141

#415348

#414353

Monochromatic

#0E0B0D

#281F25

#54424D

#7E6373

#A38A99

Rectangle

#54424D

#534841

#415348

#414C53

Compound

#54424D

#534143

#415348

#415351

Variations

Lighter

#7B6171

#9D8795

#C5BAC1

Darker

#43343D

#2E232A

#1B1418

Saturation

#4D474B

#53414C

#732154

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

9.28:1

AAA

vs Black

2.26:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#54424D

#494A4D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#54424D

#45454C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#54424D

#534444

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Veiled Violet gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#7E5E55

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#54424D

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C6379

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#2F4F3B

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: #54424D;

CSS — background

background-color: #54424D;

CSS Variable

--color-veiled-violet: #54424D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'veiled-violet': '#54424D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#54424D] text-[#54424D]

SCSS

$veiled-violet: #54424D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #54424D?

#54424D is Veiled Violet, a deep neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #54424D warm or cool?

Veiled Violet reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Veiled Violet?

Veiled Violet works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Veiled Violet?

Veiled Violet pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Veiled Violet?

You can download Veiled 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 Veiled Violet?

The hex code is #54424D. In RGB it's 84, 66, 77, and in HSL it's 323°, 12%, 29%.

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