PURPLES

Passionate Purple

#882299

RGB 136, 34, 153 · HSL 291°, 64%, 37% · CMYK 11, 78, 0, 40

Passionate Purple is #882299 in HEX — rgb(136, 34, 153), hsl(291°, 64%, 37%), cmyk(11%, 78%, 0%, 40%).

Passionate Purple pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 291°, 64%, 37%. 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#882299

RGB136, 34, 153

HSL291°, 64%, 37%

HSV291°, 78%, 60%

CMYK11, 78, 0, 40

Decimal8921753

CSS RGBrgb(136, 34, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(291, 64%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Hot Pink 100B-7

ΔE 10.2 · #A623A6

Vista Paint

Grape Riot K-1237

ΔE 31.5 · #94437C

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 32.4 · #A03472

Dulux

Purple Envy SB8H7

ΔE 32.4 · #84447B

Dunn-Edwards

Cabaret DE5992

ΔE 33.2 · #845998

Benjamin Moore

Twilight 2074-30

ΔE 33.7 · #9C4B81

PPG

Royal Lilac 1250-7

ΔE 34.6 · #835995

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 35.2 · #87558C

Hallman-Lindsay

Crown Jewels 1193

ΔE 37.1 · #946DAD

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 38.5 · #243F90

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 38.5 · #7B598F

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 38.6 · #AA3E71

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 39.1 · #B54D7F

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 41.4 · #604C7F

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 44.9 · #C6628C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 56.2 · #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 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

#882299

#349B22

Analogous

#4C229B

#882299

#9B2270

Triadic

#882299

#9B8922

#229B89

Split-Complementary

#882299

#709B22

#229B4C

Tetradic

#882299

#9B4C22

#349B22

#22709B

Monochromatic

#1A061D

#51145C

#882299

#BB36D3

#D175E1

Rectangle

#882299

#9B2234

#349B22

#229B89

Compound

#882299

#9B2270

#349B22

#229B4C

Variations

Lighter

#B72ECF

#C36AD3

#D8AEE0

Darker

#6F197E

#4D0F58

#2E0834

Saturation

#6B4C70

#89229B

#9511AC

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

7.68:1

AAA

vs Black

2.74:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#882299

#4B6298

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#882299

#424290

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#882299

#804A3E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Passionate Purple 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

#A5468E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#882299

Daylight 5500K

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

#934BB2

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.

#327C25

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: #882299;

CSS — background

background-color: #882299;

CSS Variable

--color-passionate-purple: #882299;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'passionate-purple': '#882299' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#882299] text-[#882299]

SCSS

$passionate-purple: #882299;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #882299?

#882299 is Passionate Purple, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #882299 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Passionate Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Passionate Purple?

Passionate Purple 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 Passionate Purple?

You can download Passionate 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 Passionate Purple?

The hex code is #882299. In RGB it's 136, 34, 153, and in HSL it's 291°, 64%, 37%.

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