PURPLES

Magenta Queen

#884474

RGB 136, 68, 116 · HSL 318°, 33%, 40% · CMYK 0, 50, 15, 47

Magenta Queen is #884474 in HEX — rgb(136, 68, 116), hsl(318°, 33%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 15%, 47%).

Magenta Queen pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 318°, 33%, 40%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#884474

RGB136, 68, 116

HSL318°, 33%, 40%

HSV318°, 50%, 53%

CMYK0, 50, 15, 47

Decimal8930420

CSS RGBrgb(136, 68, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(318, 33%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Magenta Queen S49F8

Exact match

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 3.9 · #924E7D

PPG

Magic Magenta 1180-7

ΔE 4.9 · #7F4774

Benjamin Moore

Summer 2074-20

ΔE 6.3 · #7C3D64

Vista Paint

Grape Riot K-1237

ΔE 6.4 · #94437C

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Passion DE5006

ΔE 6.5 · #9B4B80

Behr

Rose Garland 100D-6

ΔE 6.6 · #774172

Kilz

De Janeiro LH100

ΔE 8 · #8D557D

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Patch 1152

ΔE 9.6 · #84395D

Sherwin-Williams

Dynamo SW6841

ΔE 10 · #953D68

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 10.4 · #87558C

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 13.2 · #652F53

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 13.3 · #A25877

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 13.8 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 25.4 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 37.4 · #1D375C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#884474

#448859

Analogous

#7A4488

#884474

#884452

Triadic

#884474

#738844

#447388

Split-Complementary

#884474

#528844

#44887A

Tetradic

#884474

#887A44

#448859

#445288

Monochromatic

#22111D

#552B48

#884474

#B2669B

#CC99BD

Rectangle

#884474

#885944

#448859

#447388

Compound

#884474

#884452

#448859

#44887A

Variations

Lighter

#AD5C95

#BD89AD

#D6BDCE

Darker

#6E355D

#4C2440

#2D1426

Saturation

#705C6A

#884473

#AA2281

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

6.72:1

vs Black

3.13:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#884474

#626673

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#884474

#55556F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#884474

#84504E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Magenta Queen 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

#A56072

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#884474

Daylight 5500K

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

#936596

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3E6F4D

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: #884474;

CSS — background

background-color: #884474;

CSS Variable

--color-magenta-queen: #884474;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'magenta-queen': '#884474' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#884474] text-[#884474]

SCSS

$magenta-queen: #884474;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #884474?

#884474 is Magenta Queen, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #884474 warm or cool?

Magenta Queen reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Magenta Queen?

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

What colors pair well with Magenta Queen?

Magenta Queen 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 Magenta Queen?

You can download Magenta Queen 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 Magenta Queen?

The hex code is #884474. In RGB it's 136, 68, 116, and in HSL it's 318°, 33%, 40%.

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