PURPLES

Dull Violet

#803790

RGB 128, 55, 144 · HSL 289°, 45%, 39% · CMYK 11, 62, 0, 44

Dull Violet is #803790 in HEX — rgb(128, 55, 144), hsl(289°, 45%, 39%), cmyk(11%, 62%, 0%, 44%).

Dull Violet pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 289°, 45%, 39%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#803790

RGB128, 55, 144

HSL289°, 45%, 39%

HSV289°, 62%, 56%

CMYK11, 62, 0, 44

Decimal8402832

CSS RGBrgb(128, 55, 144)

CSS HSLhsl(289, 45%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Raspberry Crush M120-7

ΔE 5.8 · #773685

Dulux

Purple Envy SB8H7

ΔE 19 · #84447B

Dunn-Edwards

Cabaret DE5992

ΔE 19.3 · #845998

Vista Paint

Grape Riot K-1237

ΔE 19.9 · #94437C

PPG

Royal Lilac 1250-7

ΔE 20.6 · #835995

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 21.2 · #87558C

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 22.1 · #674C87

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 24.3 · #7B598F

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 24.5 · #924E7D

Hallman-Lindsay

Crown Jewels 1193

ΔE 24.5 · #946DAD

Sherwin-Williams

Passionate Purple SW6981

ΔE 25.8 · #795484

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 27.2 · #604C7F

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 29.2 · #243F90

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 30.5 · #AA3E71

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 35 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 44.6 · #BF7A8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#803790

#479037

Analogous

#533790

#803790

#903774

Triadic

#803790

#908037

#379080

Split-Complementary

#803790

#749037

#379053

Tetradic

#803790

#905337

#479037

#377490

Monochromatic

#1D0D21

#4F2259

#803790

#AB55BE

#C68CD4

Rectangle

#803790

#903747

#479037

#379080

Compound

#803790

#903774

#479037

#379053

Variations

Lighter

#A64BBB

#B87EC5

#D3B7DA

Darker

#672A75

#481C52

#2A0F30

Saturation

#6C5671

#803790

#911BAC

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

7.32:1

AAA

vs Black

2.87:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#803790

#4F618F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#803790

#4A4A88

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#803790

#795047

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Dull Violet 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

#9F5687

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#803790

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D5BAB

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.

#407534

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: #803790;

CSS — background

background-color: #803790;

CSS Variable

--color-dull-violet: #803790;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dull-violet': '#803790' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#803790] text-[#803790]

SCSS

$dull-violet: #803790;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #803790?

#803790 is Dull Violet, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #803790 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dull Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Dull Violet?

Dull Violet 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 Dull Violet?

You can download Dull Violet 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 Dull Violet?

The hex code is #803790. In RGB it's 128, 55, 144, and in HSL it's 289°, 45%, 39%.

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