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Punchit Purple

#55414E

RGB 85, 65, 78 · HSL 321°, 13%, 29% · CMYK 0, 24, 8, 67

Punchit Purple is #55414E in HEX — rgb(85, 65, 78), hsl(321°, 13%, 29%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 8%, 67%).

Punchit Purple pulls into the deep end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 321°, 13%, 29%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#55414E

RGB85, 65, 78

HSL321°, 13%, 29%

HSV321°, 24%, 33%

CMYK0, 24, 8, 67

Decimal5587278

CSS RGBrgb(85, 65, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(321, 13%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Punchit Purple S47B8

Exact match

Vista Paint

Concord Grape C-1382

ΔE 1.9 · #513E49

Hallman-Lindsay

Royal Velvet 1306

ΔE 1.9 · #513E4D

Behr

Semi Sweet 130F-7

ΔE 2.4 · #573F4A

PPG

Purple Basil 1046-7

ΔE 2.6 · #5C4450

Benjamin Moore

Black 2072-20

ΔE 2.6 · #4E3E4C

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 2.6 · #50414C

Valspar

Rare Wine 1011-9

ΔE 3.8 · #4D404A

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 4.7 · #4D3E45

Kilz

Eggplant RA110-02

ΔE 4.9 · #503C50

Dunn-Edwards

Mulberry DEA194

ΔE 5.8 · #593C50

Sherwin-Williams

Plum Brown SW6272

ΔE 6.1 · #4E4247

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 8.2 · #583F40

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 10.7 · #434750

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 11 · #5E3D5A

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 13.9 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#55414E

#405447

Analogous

#514054

#55414E

#544043

Triadic

#55414E

#4D5440

#404D54

Split-Complementary

#55414E

#435440

#405451

Tetradic

#55414E

#545140

#405447

#404354

Monochromatic

#0E0B0D

#281F25

#55414E

#7F6275

#A4899B

Rectangle

#55414E

#544740

#405447

#404D54

Compound

#55414E

#544043

#405447

#405451

Variations

Lighter

#7C6072

#9E8696

#C5BAC1

Darker

#43333E

#2E232A

#1B1419

Saturation

#4D474B

#54404D

#742056

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

9.32:1

AAA

vs Black

2.25:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#55414E

#484A4E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#55414E

#45454C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#55414E

#544443

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Punchit Purple strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#7F5D56

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#55414E

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C627A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#2F4F3A

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: #55414E;

CSS — background

background-color: #55414E;

CSS Variable

--color-punchit-purple: #55414E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'punchit-purple': '#55414E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#55414E] text-[#55414E]

SCSS

$punchit-purple: #55414E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #55414E?

#55414E is Punchit Purple, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #55414E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Punchit Purple?

Punchit Purple works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Punchit Purple?

Punchit Purple pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Punchit Purple?

You can download Punchit 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 Punchit Purple?

The hex code is #55414E. In RGB it's 85, 65, 78, and in HSL it's 321°, 13%, 29%.

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