PURPLES

Elegant Purple Gown

#552367

RGB 85, 35, 103 · HSL 284°, 49%, 27% · CMYK 17, 66, 0, 60

Elegant Purple Gown is #552367 in HEX — rgb(85, 35, 103), hsl(284°, 49%, 27%), cmyk(17%, 66%, 0%, 60%).

Elegant Purple Gown pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 284°, 49%, 27%. 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#552367

RGB85, 35, 103

HSL284°, 49%, 27%

HSV284°, 66%, 40%

CMYK17, 66, 0, 60

Decimal5579623

CSS RGBrgb(85, 35, 103)

CSS HSLhsl(284, 49%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Plum Jam 690B-7

ΔE 6.9 · #612675

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 12.5 · #583E7B

Dulux

Purple Wisdom S45H9

ΔE 14.8 · #634073

Dunn-Edwards

Palace Purple DE5993

ΔE 15.7 · #68457A

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Light 1180

ΔE 17.1 · #673B66

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 17.3 · #674C87

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 18.1 · #6C4675

PPG

Perfectly Purple 1176-7

ΔE 18.4 · #694878

Sherwin-Williams

Kimono Violet SW6839

ΔE 19.3 · #5D395F

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 19.4 · #564371

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 20 · #604C7F

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 20.5 · #652F53

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 22.6 · #7B598F

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 23.9 · #243F90

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 32.8 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 37.3 · #50414C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

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

#552367

#356723

Analogous

#332367

#552367

#672357

Triadic

#552367

#675523

#236755

Split-Complementary

#552367

#576723

#236733

Tetradic

#552367

#673323

#356723

#235767

Monochromatic

#100713

#26102E

#552367

#8437A0

#AA5CC7

Rectangle

#552367

#672335

#356723

#236755

Compound

#552367

#672357

#356723

#236733

Variations

Lighter

#82369E

#A561BE

#C8A8D4

Darker

#441B53

#2F113A

#1C0A22

Saturation

#4A3B4F

#552367

#5D1278

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

11.52:1

AAA

vs Black

1.82:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#552367

#314167

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#552367

#303061

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#552367

#4F362F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Elegant Purple Gown 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

#7F4768

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#552367

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C4C8D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE9EC

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.

#2F5322

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: #552367;

CSS — background

background-color: #552367;

CSS Variable

--color-elegant-purple-gown: #552367;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'elegant-purple-gown': '#552367' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#552367] text-[#552367]

SCSS

$elegant-purple-gown: #552367;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #552367?

#552367 is Elegant Purple Gown, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #552367 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Elegant Purple Gown?

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

What colors pair well with Elegant Purple Gown?

Elegant Purple Gown 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 Elegant Purple Gown?

You can download Elegant Purple Gown 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 Elegant Purple Gown?

The hex code is #552367. In RGB it's 85, 35, 103, and in HSL it's 284°, 49%, 27%.

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