PURPLES

Aubergine Perl

#5500AA

RGB 85, 0, 170 · HSL 270°, 100%, 33% · CMYK 50, 100, 0, 33

Aubergine Perl is #5500AA in HEX — rgb(85, 0, 170), hsl(270°, 100%, 33%), cmyk(50%, 100%, 0%, 33%).

Aubergine Perl pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 270°, 100%, 33%. 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#5500AA

RGB85, 0, 170

HSL270°, 100%, 33%

HSV270°, 100%, 67%

CMYK50, 100, 0, 33

Decimal5570730

CSS RGBrgb(85, 0, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(270, 100%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Kings Court P560-7

ΔE 17.7 · #4039C5

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 46.7 · #243F90

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 52.5 · #1E2D6E

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 52.8 · #583E7B

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 54.4 · #1F4992

Dunn-Edwards

Cabaret DE5992

ΔE 55 · #845998

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 55.6 · #674C87

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 56.2 · #445397

Dulux

Brilliant Purple SB8G8

ΔE 56.8 · #4D4985

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Highlight 613

ΔE 57.4 · #324A8B

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 58.5 · #87558C

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 59.7 · #776BAB

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 60.5 · #604C7F

Sherwin-Williams

African Violet SW6982

ΔE 62.1 · #665385

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 68.1 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 78.3 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#5500AA

#54A800

Analogous

#0000A8

#5500AA

#A800A8

Triadic

#5500AA

#A85400

#00A854

Split-Complementary

#5500AA

#A8A800

#00A800

Tetradic

#5500AA

#A80000

#54A800

#00A8A8

Monochromatic

#0D001A

#2E005C

#5500AA

#7A00F5

#A142FF

Rectangle

#5500AA

#A80054

#54A800

#00A854

Compound

#5500AA

#A800A8

#54A800

#00A800

Variations

Lighter

#7600ED

#9841F0

#C399ED

Darker

#430087

#2E005D

#1B0036

Saturation

#543B6D

#5400A8

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

10.68:1

AAA

vs Black

1.97:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5500AA

#0049AA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5500AA

#2121A0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5500AA

#434930

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Aubergine Perl 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

#7F2D9B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5500AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C32BF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE7EE

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.

#48810E

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: #5500AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #5500AA;

CSS Variable

--color-aubergine-perl: #5500AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aubergine-perl': '#5500AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5500AA] text-[#5500AA]

SCSS

$aubergine-perl: #5500AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5500AA?

#5500AA is Aubergine Perl, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #5500AA warm or cool?

Aubergine Perl reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Aubergine Perl?

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

What colors pair well with Aubergine Perl?

Aubergine Perl 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 Aubergine Perl?

You can download Aubergine Perl 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 Aubergine Perl?

The hex code is #5500AA. In RGB it's 85, 0, 170, and in HSL it's 270°, 100%, 33%.

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