PURPLES

Extraviolet

#661188

RGB 102, 17, 136 · HSL 283°, 78%, 30% · CMYK 25, 88, 0, 47

Extraviolet is #661188 in HEX — rgb(102, 17, 136), hsl(283°, 78%, 30%), cmyk(25%, 88%, 0%, 47%).

Extraviolet pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 283°, 78%, 30%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#661188

RGB102, 17, 136

HSL283°, 78%, 30%

HSV283°, 88%, 53%

CMYK25, 88, 0, 47

Decimal6689160

CSS RGBrgb(102, 17, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(283, 78%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sugar Plum 680B-7

ΔE 7.3 · #6E2B98

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 32.4 · #583E7B

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 33.2 · #243F90

Dulux

Purple Envy SB8H7

ΔE 34.4 · #84447B

Dunn-Edwards

Cabaret DE5992

ΔE 35 · #845998

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 35.4 · #674C87

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 35.9 · #1E2D6E

PPG

Cleopatra's Gown 1249-7

ΔE 36.2 · #795088

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 37.3 · #87558C

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 39.5 · #7B598F

Hallman-Lindsay

When Red Met Blue 1243

ΔE 39.6 · #564375

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 40.2 · #604C7F

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 40.2 · #1F4992

Sherwin-Williams

Passionate Purple SW6981

ΔE 41 · #795484

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 51 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 59.3 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#661188

#338811

Analogous

#2B1188

#661188

#88116E

Triadic

#661188

#886611

#118866

Split-Complementary

#661188

#6E8811

#11882B

Tetradic

#661188

#882B11

#338811

#116E88

Monochromatic

#110317

#330844

#661188

#9A19CC

#BB49E9

Rectangle

#661188

#881133

#338811

#118866

Compound

#661188

#88116E

#338811

#11882B

Variations

Lighter

#9619C8

#B34DDB

#CF9EE3

Darker

#530B6F

#3A064E

#22032E

Saturation

#543B5E

#661188

#6A0891

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

10.50:1

AAA

vs Black

2.00:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#661188

#2B4B87

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#661188

#2E2E80

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#661188

#5D3D2E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Extraviolet 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

#8C3981

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#661188

Daylight 5500K

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

#793EA5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE8ED

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.

#2E6C16

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: #661188;

CSS — background

background-color: #661188;

CSS Variable

--color-extraviolet: #661188;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'extraviolet': '#661188' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#661188] text-[#661188]

SCSS

$extraviolet: #661188;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #661188?

#661188 is Extraviolet, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #661188 warm or cool?

Extraviolet reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Extraviolet?

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

What colors pair well with Extraviolet?

Extraviolet 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 Extraviolet?

You can download Extraviolet 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 Extraviolet?

The hex code is #661188. In RGB it's 102, 17, 136, and in HSL it's 283°, 78%, 30%.

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