PURPLES

When Red Met Blue

#564274

RGB 86, 66, 116 · HSL 264°, 27%, 36% · CMYK 26, 43, 0, 55

When Red Met Blue is #564274 in HEX — rgb(86, 66, 116), hsl(264°, 27%, 36%), cmyk(26%, 43%, 0%, 55%).

When Red Met Blue pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 264°, 27%, 36%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#564274

RGB86, 66, 116

HSL264°, 27%, 36%

HSV264°, 43%, 45%

CMYK26, 43, 0, 55

Decimal5653108

CSS RGBrgb(86, 66, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(264, 27%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

When Red Met Blue C-1242

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

When Red Met Blue 1243

ΔE 0.5 · #564375

Dulux

Parade S44G9

ΔE 2 · #503F72

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 2.5 · #564371

Dunn-Edwards

Grand Purple DEA141

ΔE 3.3 · #534778

Benjamin Moore

Gentle 2071-20

ΔE 4.2 · #533D69

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 4.2 · #604C7F

Sherwin-Williams

Impulsive Purple SW6832

ΔE 4.7 · #624977

Behr

Dramatist MQ5-43

ΔE 5.4 · #4B4678

PPG

Imperial Purple 1175-7

ΔE 5.8 · #534A77

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 8.1 · #6C4675

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 12.1 · #7B598F

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 14.3 · #5E3D5A

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 19 · #1D375C

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 20.2 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 22.5 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#564274

#617543

Analogous

#434875

#564274

#704375

Triadic

#564274

#755743

#437557

Split-Complementary

#564274

#757043

#487543

Tetradic

#564274

#754348

#617543

#437570

Monochromatic

#0E0B13

#332744

#564274

#7B60A4

#A491C0

Rectangle

#564274

#754361

#617543

#437557

Compound

#564274

#704375

#617543

#487543

Variations

Lighter

#765B9E

#9987B4

#C4BBD1

Darker

#45355E

#2F2341

#1C1426

Saturation

#5A5463

#574375

#502296

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

8.65:1

AAA

vs Black

2.43:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#564274

#414F74

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#564274

#46466F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#564274

#514D48

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

When Red Met 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

#805E72

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#564274

Daylight 5500K

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

#6D6396

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEC

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.

#52623B

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: #564274;

CSS — background

background-color: #564274;

CSS Variable

--color-when-red-met-blue: #564274;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'when-red-met-blue': '#564274' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#564274] text-[#564274]

SCSS

$when-red-met-blue: #564274;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #564274?

#564274 is When Red Met Blue, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #564274 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with When Red Met Blue?

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

What colors pair well with When Red Met Blue?

When Red Met 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 When Red Met Blue?

You can download When Red Met 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 When Red Met Blue?

The hex code is #564274. In RGB it's 86, 66, 116, and in HSL it's 264°, 27%, 36%.

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