PURPLES

Ultra Violet Lentz

#AA22AA

RGB 170, 34, 170 · HSL 300°, 67%, 40% · CMYK 0, 80, 0, 33

Ultra Violet Lentz is #AA22AA in HEX — rgb(170, 34, 170), hsl(300°, 67%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 80%, 0%, 33%).

Ultra Violet Lentz pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 300°, 67%, 40%. 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#AA22AA

RGB170, 34, 170

HSL300°, 67%, 40%

HSV300°, 80%, 67%

CMYK0, 80, 0, 33

Decimal11149994

CSS RGBrgb(170, 34, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 67%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Hot Pink 100B-7

ΔE 2.2 · #A623A6

Dulux

Techno Pink S49G7

ΔE 34.5 · #C05A99

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 34.7 · #A03472

Dunn-Edwards

Crushed Berries DE5026

ΔE 35.6 · #D15B9B

Vista Paint

Puple Hollyhock C-1157

ΔE 35.9 · #D76AAC

Benjamin Moore

Hot 2077-30

ΔE 36.5 · #BD4380

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

ΔE 36.7 · #D96CAD

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 40.3 · #AA3E71

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 40.4 · #B54D7F

PPG

Bermuda Onion 1252-7

ΔE 40.5 · #9D5A8F

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 41.3 · #D26EA4

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 45 · #C9709E

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 45.6 · #C6628C

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 46.1 · #7B598F

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 49.5 · #243F90

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 58.6 · #BF7A8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#AA22AA

#22AA22

Analogous

#6622AA

#AA22AA

#AA2266

Triadic

#AA22AA

#AAAA22

#22AAAA

Split-Complementary

#AA22AA

#66AA22

#22AA66

Tetradic

#AA22AA

#AA6622

#22AA22

#2266AA

Monochromatic

#2B082B

#6A156A

#AA22AA

#D93FD9

#E67FE6

Rectangle

#AA22AA

#AA2222

#22AA22

#22AAAA

Compound

#AA22AA

#AA2266

#22AA22

#22AA66

Variations

Lighter

#D733D7

#D76FD7

#E3B0E3

Darker

#8B188B

#610F61

#3A073A

Saturation

#7B517B

#AA22AA

#BB11BB

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

5.97:1

vs Black

3.52:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AA22AA

#6376A9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA22AA

#5151A0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA22AA

#A25347

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Ultra Violet Lentz 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

#BF469B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA22AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#AC4BBF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8ED

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.

#258825

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: #AA22AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA22AA;

CSS Variable

--color-ultra-violet-lentz: #AA22AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ultra-violet-lentz': '#AA22AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA22AA] text-[#AA22AA]

SCSS

$ultra-violet-lentz: #AA22AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA22AA?

#AA22AA is Ultra Violet Lentz, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #AA22AA warm or cool?

Ultra Violet Lentz reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Ultra Violet Lentz?

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

What colors pair well with Ultra Violet Lentz?

Ultra Violet Lentz 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 Ultra Violet Lentz?

You can download Ultra Violet Lentz 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 Ultra Violet Lentz?

The hex code is #AA22AA. In RGB it's 170, 34, 170, and in HSL it's 300°, 67%, 40%.

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