PURPLES

Tezcatlipōca Blue

#5500EE

RGB 85, 0, 238 · HSL 261°, 100%, 47% · CMYK 64, 100, 0, 7

Tezcatlipōca Blue is #5500EE in HEX — rgb(85, 0, 238), hsl(261°, 100%, 47%), cmyk(64%, 100%, 0%, 7%).

Tezcatlipōca Blue pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 261°, 100%, 47%. 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#5500EE

RGB85, 0, 238

HSL261°, 100%, 47%

HSV261°, 100%, 93%

CMYK64, 100, 0, 7

Decimal5570798

CSS RGBrgb(85, 0, 238)

CSS HSLhsl(261, 100%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Canyon Iris P540-7

ΔE 33.4 · #2A3DD6

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 74.3 · #243F90

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 81.5 · #1F4992

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 81.9 · #1E2D6E

Vista Paint

Petulant Pat K-64

ΔE 82.4 · #50498A

Dunn-Edwards

Cabaret DE5992

ΔE 83 · #845998

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 83.5 · #445397

Dulux

Magic Purple SB8H6

ΔE 84.6 · #8A5E9B

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 84.7 · #674C87

Hallman-Lindsay

Crown Jewels 1193

ΔE 84.8 · #946DAD

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 86.1 · #776BAB

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 87 · #87558C

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 89.8 · #604C7F

Sherwin-Williams

African Violet SW6982

ΔE 90.9 · #665385

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 93.2 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 105.8 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#5500EE

#9CF000

Analogous

#0024F0

#5500EE

#CC00F0

Triadic

#5500EE

#F05400

#00F054

Split-Complementary

#5500EE

#F0CC00

#24F000

Tetradic

#5500EE

#F00024

#9CF000

#00F0CC

Monochromatic

#1E0057

#3900A3

#5500EE

#813DFF

#B38AFF

Rectangle

#5500EE

#F0009C

#9CF000

#00F054

Compound

#5500EE

#CC00F0

#9CF000

#24F000

Variations

Lighter

#7227FF

#9969F3

#C6AFF1

Darker

#4300C0

#2E0084

#1B004D

Saturation

#6D549C

#5400F0

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

8.01:1

AAA

vs Black

2.62:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5500EE

#005CEE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5500EE

#2121E0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5500EE

#266843

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Tezcatlipōca Blue 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

#7F2DCE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5500EE

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C32F2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9E7EE

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.

#7EB714

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: #5500EE;

CSS — background

background-color: #5500EE;

CSS Variable

--color-tezcatlipōca-blue: #5500EE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tezcatlipōca-blue': '#5500EE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5500EE] text-[#5500EE]

SCSS

$tezcatlipōca-blue: #5500EE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5500EE?

#5500EE is Tezcatlipōca Blue, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #5500EE warm or cool?

Tezcatlipōca Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Tezcatlipōca Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Tezcatlipōca Blue?

Tezcatlipōca Blue 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 Tezcatlipōca Blue?

You can download Tezcatlipōca Blue 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 Tezcatlipōca Blue?

The hex code is #5500EE. In RGB it's 85, 0, 238, and in HSL it's 261°, 100%, 47%.

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