PURPLES

Cloak and Dagger

#550055

RGB 85, 0, 85 · HSL 300°, 100%, 17% · CMYK 0, 100, 0, 67

Cloak and Dagger is #550055 in HEX — rgb(85, 0, 85), hsl(300°, 100%, 17%), cmyk(0%, 100%, 0%, 67%).

Cloak and Dagger pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 300°, 100%, 17%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. 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#550055

RGB85, 0, 85

HSL300°, 100%, 17%

HSV300°, 100%, 33%

CMYK0, 100, 0, 67

Decimal5570645

CSS RGBrgb(85, 0, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 100%, 17%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Plum Jam 690B-7

ΔE 11.9 · #612675

Dulux

Purple Celebration SB8H9

ΔE 22.3 · #6B3967

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 23.6 · #583E7B

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 24.2 · #652F53

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Light 1180

ΔE 24.2 · #673B66

Dunn-Edwards

Palace Purple DE5993

ΔE 25.4 · #68457A

Benjamin Moore

Elderberry CSP-470

ΔE 26.2 · #612F4F

Sherwin-Williams

Kimono Violet SW6839

ΔE 26.6 · #5D395F

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 26.7 · #6C4675

PPG

Magic Magenta 1180-7

ΔE 26.8 · #7F4774

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 27.5 · #812A51

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 29.3 · #87558C

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 31.9 · #7B598F

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 33.7 · #243F90

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 38.7 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 41.9 · #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 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

#550055

#005700

Analogous

#2B0057

#550055

#57002B

Triadic

#550055

#575700

#005757

Split-Complementary

#550055

#2B5700

#00572B

Tetradic

#550055

#572B00

#005700

#002B57

Monochromatic

#1A0019

#550055

#A300A3

#F000F0

Rectangle

#550055

#570000

#005700

#005757

Compound

#550055

#57002B

#005700

#00572B

Variations

Lighter

#AB00AB

#EC14EC

#E981E9

Darker

#450045

#300030

#1C001C

Saturation

#381E38

#570057

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

13.84:1

AAA

vs Black

1.52:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#550055

#2C3854

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#550055

#21214F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#550055

#50221B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Cloak and Dagger 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

#7F2D5B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#550055

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C327F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7EE

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.

#095309

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: #550055;

CSS — background

background-color: #550055;

CSS Variable

--color-cloak-and-dagger: #550055;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cloak-and-dagger': '#550055' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#550055] text-[#550055]

SCSS

$cloak-and-dagger: #550055;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #550055?

#550055 is Cloak and Dagger, a near-black purple with a warm undertone.

Is #550055 warm or cool?

Cloak and Dagger reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cloak and Dagger?

Cloak and Dagger works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Cloak and Dagger?

Cloak and Dagger 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 Cloak and Dagger?

You can download Cloak and Dagger 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 Cloak and Dagger?

The hex code is #550055. In RGB it's 85, 0, 85, and in HSL it's 300°, 100%, 17%.

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