PURPLES

Purple Velour

#581A57

RGB 88, 26, 87 · HSL 301°, 54%, 22% · CMYK 0, 70, 1, 65

Purple Velour is #581A57 in HEX — rgb(88, 26, 87), hsl(301°, 54%, 22%), cmyk(0%, 70%, 1%, 65%).

Purple Velour pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 301°, 54%, 22%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#581A57

RGB88, 26, 87

HSL301°, 54%, 22%

HSV301°, 70%, 35%

CMYK0, 70, 1, 65

Decimal5773911

CSS RGBrgb(88, 26, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(301, 54%, 22%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

July Ruby BIC-51

ΔE 7.9 · #661F54

Dulux

Purple Celebration SB8H9

ΔE 13.4 · #6B3967

Vista Paint

Joyous Song C-1186

ΔE 15.1 · #5A345C

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Light 1180

ΔE 15.1 · #673B66

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 15.4 · #652F53

Sherwin-Williams

Kimono Violet SW6839

ΔE 17.2 · #5D395F

Benjamin Moore

Elderberry CSP-470

ΔE 17.3 · #612F4F

Dunn-Edwards

Palace Purple DE5993

ΔE 17.5 · #68457A

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 18.2 · #6C4675

PPG

Magic Magenta 1180-7

ΔE 18.9 · #7F4774

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 20.9 · #564371

Kilz

Raspberry Macaroon LA280-02

ΔE 21.3 · #6F304C

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 24.6 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 30.7 · #935E7C

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 31.1 · #243F90

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 33 · #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

#581A57

#1A561B

Analogous

#391A56

#581A57

#561A37

Triadic

#581A57

#55561A

#1A5556

Split-Complementary

#581A57

#37561A

#1A5639

Tetradic

#581A57

#56391A

#1A561B

#1A3756

Monochromatic

#140613

#1B081B

#581A57

#912B90

#C743C4

Rectangle

#581A57

#561B1A

#1A561B

#1A5556

Compound

#581A57

#561A37

#1A561B

#1A5639

Variations

Lighter

#942C92

#BE51BD

#D49FD3

Darker

#461345

#310D31

#1D071D

Saturation

#412F41

#561A55

#630D62

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

12.35:1

AAA

vs Black

1.70:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#581A57

#353E56

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#581A57

#2C2C52

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#581A57

#542C27

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple Velour 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

#81405C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#581A57

Daylight 5500K

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

#6F4581

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9ED

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.

#1A461B

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #581A57;

CSS — background

background-color: #581A57;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-velour: #581A57;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-velour': '#581A57' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#581A57] text-[#581A57]

SCSS

$purple-velour: #581A57;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #581A57?

#581A57 is Purple Velour, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #581A57 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple Velour?

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

What colors pair well with Purple Velour?

Purple Velour 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 Purple Velour?

You can download Purple Velour 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 Purple Velour?

The hex code is #581A57. In RGB it's 88, 26, 87, and in HSL it's 301°, 54%, 22%.

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