PURPLES

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik

#552299

RGB 85, 34, 153 · HSL 266°, 64%, 37% · CMYK 44, 78, 0, 40

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik is #552299 in HEX — rgb(85, 34, 153), hsl(266°, 64%, 37%), cmyk(44%, 78%, 0%, 40%).

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 266°, 64%, 37%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#552299

RGB85, 34, 153

HSL266°, 64%, 37%

HSV266°, 78%, 60%

CMYK44, 78, 0, 40

Decimal5579417

CSS RGBrgb(85, 34, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(266, 64%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sugar Plum 680B-7

ΔE 9.7 · #6E2B98

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 29.3 · #243F90

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 34 · #583E7B

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 34.5 · #1E2D6E

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 36.9 · #1F4992

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 37.1 · #674C87

Dunn-Edwards

Cabaret DE5992

ΔE 37.5 · #845998

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 38.1 · #445397

Dulux

Brilliant Purple SB8G8

ΔE 38.1 · #4D4985

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Highlight 613

ΔE 39.3 · #324A8B

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 41 · #87558C

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 41.8 · #604C7F

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 41.8 · #7B598F

Sherwin-Williams

African Violet SW6982

ΔE 43.5 · #665385

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 50.8 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 59.9 · #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

#552299

#669B22

Analogous

#222A9B

#552299

#93229B

Triadic

#552299

#9B5622

#229B56

Split-Complementary

#552299

#9B9322

#2A9B22

Tetradic

#552299

#9B222A

#669B22

#229B93

Monochromatic

#10061D

#33145C

#552299

#7A36D3

#A475E1

Rectangle

#552299

#9B2266

#669B22

#229B56

Compound

#552299

#93229B

#669B22

#2A9B22

Variations

Lighter

#742ECF

#986AD3

#C3AEE0

Darker

#45197E

#2F0F58

#1B0834

Saturation

#5C4C70

#56229B

#5411AC

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

10.12:1

AAA

vs Black

2.08:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#552299

#094A99

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#552299

#2F2F90

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#552299

#484937

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik 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

#7F468E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#552299

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C4BB2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE8ED

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.

#567C25

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: #552299;

CSS — background

background-color: #552299;

CSS Variable

--color-eine-kleine-nachtmusik: #552299;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'eine-kleine-nachtmusik': '#552299' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#552299] text-[#552299]

SCSS

$eine-kleine-nachtmusik: #552299;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #552299?

#552299 is Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #552299 warm or cool?

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Eine Kleine Nachtmusik?

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Eine Kleine Nachtmusik?

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik 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 Eine Kleine Nachtmusik?

You can download Eine Kleine Nachtmusik 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 Eine Kleine Nachtmusik?

The hex code is #552299. In RGB it's 85, 34, 153, and in HSL it's 266°, 64%, 37%.

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