PURPLES

Magentella

#D521B8

RGB 213, 33, 184 · HSL 310°, 73%, 48% · CMYK 0, 85, 14, 16

Magentella is #D521B8 in HEX — rgb(213, 33, 184), hsl(310°, 73%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 85%, 14%, 16%).

Magentella pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 310°, 73%, 48%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#D521B8

RGB213, 33, 184

HSL310°, 73%, 48%

HSV310°, 85%, 84%

CMYK0, 85, 14, 16

Decimal13967800

CSS RGBrgb(213, 33, 184)

CSS HSLhsl(310, 73%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Tutti Frutti S-G-100

ΔE 10 · #BE30B1

Dunn-Edwards

Crushed Berries DE5026

ΔE 35.3 · #D15B9B

Vista Paint

Puple Hollyhock C-1157

ΔE 36 · #D76AAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

ΔE 36.6 · #D96CAD

Dulux

Techno Pink S49G7

ΔE 36.8 · #C05A99

Benjamin Moore

Hot 2077-30

ΔE 37.1 · #BD4380

RAL

Heather Violet 4003

ΔE 37.7 · #DE4C8A

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 42.1 · #D26EA4

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 42.6 · #B54D7F

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 42.8 · #AA3E71

PPG

Tutti Frutti 17-10

ΔE 44.4 · #C25A88

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 46.7 · #C6628C

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 46.9 · #C9709E

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 54.8 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 61.2 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 62.9 · #243F90

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#D521B8

#21D43F

Analogous

#9821D4

#D521B8

#D4215D

Triadic

#D521B8

#B6D421

#21B6D4

Split-Complementary

#D521B8

#5DD421

#21D498

Tetradic

#D521B8

#D49821

#21D43F

#215DD4

Monochromatic

#4F0C44

#92177D

#D521B8

#E65CCF

#F09EE2

Rectangle

#D521B8

#D43F21

#21D43F

#21B6D4

Compound

#D521B8

#D4215D

#21D43F

#21D498

Variations

Lighter

#E247C9

#E17ED0

#E8B9E0

Darker

#AD1794

#790D67

#48063D

Saturation

#95608C

#D421B6

#E411C1

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

4.43:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.74:1

Deuteranopia

#D521B8

#8390B6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D521B8

#6363AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D521B8

#CD5A51

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Magentella 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

#DF45A5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D521B8

Daylight 5500K

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

#CC4AC9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EC

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.

#27A93D

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: #D521B8;

CSS — background

background-color: #D521B8;

CSS Variable

--color-magentella: #D521B8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'magentella': '#D521B8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D521B8] text-[#D521B8]

SCSS

$magentella: #D521B8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D521B8?

#D521B8 is Magentella, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #D521B8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Magentella?

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

What colors pair well with Magentella?

Magentella 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 Magentella?

You can download Magentella 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 Magentella?

The hex code is #D521B8. In RGB it's 213, 33, 184, and in HSL it's 310°, 73%, 48%.

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