PURPLES

Purple Bloom

#544258

RGB 84, 66, 88 · HSL 289°, 14%, 30% · CMYK 5, 25, 0, 65

Purple Bloom is #544258 in HEX — rgb(84, 66, 88), hsl(289°, 14%, 30%), cmyk(5%, 25%, 0%, 65%).

Purple Bloom pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 289°, 14%, 30%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#544258

RGB84, 66, 88

HSL289°, 14%, 30%

HSV289°, 25%, 35%

CMYK5, 25, 0, 65

Decimal5522008

CSS RGBrgb(84, 66, 88)

CSS HSLhsl(289, 14%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Soul Train C-1298

ΔE 1.4 · #57455C

Dulux

Parma Violet S45B8

ΔE 1.7 · #54455A

Hallman-Lindsay

Soul Train 1299

ΔE 2.2 · #58475E

Valspar

Plum Good 4011-10

ΔE 2.6 · #54415B

Benjamin Moore

Peerage CC-36

ΔE 2.7 · #503C51

Kilz

Eggplant RA110-02

ΔE 2.9 · #503C50

Behr

Mata Hari PPU17-1

ΔE 3.1 · #55475A

Dunn-Edwards

Preserve DEA193

ΔE 3.7 · #4A3C50

PPG

Pansy Petal 1177-7

ΔE 5.3 · #5F4561

Sherwin-Williams

Mature Grape SW6286

ΔE 6.3 · #5F3F54

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 7.1 · #50414C

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 7.6 · #5E3D5A

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 9.4 · #423A45

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 12.5 · #434750

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 12.6 · #334059

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 17.2 · #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 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

#544258

#465742

Analogous

#494257

#544258

#574250

Triadic

#544258

#575342

#425753

Split-Complementary

#544258

#505742

#425749

Tetradic

#544258

#574942

#465742

#425057

Monochromatic

#0E0B0F

#2A212C

#544258

#7D6383

#A28BA7

Rectangle

#544258

#574246

#465742

#425753

Compound

#544258

#574250

#465742

#425749

Variations

Lighter

#7A6080

#9C87A1

#C4BAC7

Darker

#433446

#2E2431

#1B151C

Saturation

#4F4950

#534257

#682178

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

9.14:1

AAA

vs Black

2.30:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#544258

#474B58

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#544258

#454556

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#544258

#524645

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple Bloom 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

#7E5E5D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#544258

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C6381

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.

#375131

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: #544258;

CSS — background

background-color: #544258;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-bloom: #544258;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-bloom': '#544258' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#544258] text-[#544258]

SCSS

$purple-bloom: #544258;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #544258?

#544258 is Purple Bloom, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #544258 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple Bloom?

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

What colors pair well with Purple Bloom?

Purple Bloom 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 Purple Bloom?

You can download Purple Bloom 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 Purple Bloom?

The hex code is #544258. In RGB it's 84, 66, 88, and in HSL it's 289°, 14%, 30%.

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