PURPLES

Kuwanomi Purple

#55295B

RGB 85, 41, 91 · HSL 293°, 38%, 26% · CMYK 7, 55, 0, 64

Kuwanomi Purple is #55295B in HEX — rgb(85, 41, 91), hsl(293°, 38%, 26%), cmyk(7%, 55%, 0%, 64%).

Kuwanomi Purple pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 293°, 38%, 26%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#55295B

RGB85, 41, 91

HSL293°, 38%, 26%

HSV293°, 55%, 36%

CMYK7, 55, 0, 64

Decimal5581147

CSS RGBrgb(85, 41, 91)

CSS HSLhsl(293, 38%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fine Wine S120-7

ΔE 5.4 · #613668

Vista Paint

Joyous Song C-1186

ΔE 7.3 · #5A345C

Dulux

Tropical Iris S45G9

ΔE 7.8 · #5A3A68

Hallman-Lindsay

Joyous Song 1187

ΔE 7.8 · #5B365E

Sherwin-Williams

Kimono Violet SW6839

ΔE 9.5 · #5D395F

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Odyssey DEA143

ΔE 10.6 · #643E65

Benjamin Moore

Gentle 2071-20

ΔE 11 · #533D69

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 11.2 · #652F53

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 11.8 · #6C4675

PPG

Perfectly Purple 1176-7

ΔE 12.6 · #694878

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 13.1 · #564371

Kilz

Succulent RH280

ΔE 14.9 · #6A486C

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 19.5 · #7B598F

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 25.8 · #1D375C

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 26 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 27 · #5D3B42

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 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

#55295B

#2F5B29

Analogous

#3C295B

#55295B

#5B2948

Triadic

#55295B

#5B5629

#295B56

Split-Complementary

#55295B

#485B29

#295B3C

Tetradic

#55295B

#5B3C29

#2F5B29

#29485B

Monochromatic

#100812

#241127

#55295B

#874190

#AF64B9

Rectangle

#55295B

#5B292F

#2F5B29

#295B56

Compound

#55295B

#5B2948

#2F5B29

#295B3C

Variations

Lighter

#864190

#AA69B2

#CAABCF

Darker

#45204A

#301534

#1C0C1E

Saturation

#483B4A

#56295B

#651570

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

11.32:1

AAA

vs Black

1.85:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#55295B

#38415B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#55295B

#343456

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#55295B

#513631

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Kuwanomi Purple 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

#7F4B5F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#55295B

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C5084

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EC

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.

#2A4B26

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: #55295B;

CSS — background

background-color: #55295B;

CSS Variable

--color-kuwanomi-purple: #55295B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kuwanomi-purple': '#55295B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#55295B] text-[#55295B]

SCSS

$kuwanomi-purple: #55295B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #55295B?

#55295B is Kuwanomi Purple, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #55295B warm or cool?

Kuwanomi Purple reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Kuwanomi Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Kuwanomi Purple?

Kuwanomi Purple 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 Kuwanomi Purple?

You can download Kuwanomi Purple 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 Kuwanomi Purple?

The hex code is #55295B. In RGB it's 85, 41, 91, and in HSL it's 293°, 38%, 26%.

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