PURPLES

Melodramatic Magenta

#DD22AA

RGB 221, 34, 170 · HSL 316°, 73%, 50% · CMYK 0, 85, 23, 13

Melodramatic Magenta is #DD22AA in HEX — rgb(221, 34, 170), hsl(316°, 73%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 85%, 23%, 13%).

Melodramatic Magenta pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 316°, 73%, 50%. 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#DD22AA

RGB221, 34, 170

HSL316°, 73%, 50%

HSV316°, 85%, 87%

CMYK0, 85, 23, 13

Decimal14492330

CSS RGBrgb(221, 34, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(316, 73%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Ballerina Tutu P130-6

ΔE 12.8 · #CB42AF

Dunn-Edwards

Crushed Berries DE5026

ΔE 28.9 · #D15B9B

RAL

Heather Violet 4003

ΔE 29.1 · #DE4C8A

Benjamin Moore

Hot 2077-30

ΔE 30.1 · #BD4380

Vista Paint

Puple Hollyhock C-1157

ΔE 30.7 · #D76AAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

ΔE 31.3 · #D96CAD

Dulux

Techno Pink S49G7

ΔE 31.7 · #C05A99

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 36.3 · #B54D7F

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 36.4 · #AA3E71

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 36.6 · #D26EA4

PPG

Tutti Frutti 17-10

ΔE 37.9 · #C25A88

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 40.3 · #C6628C

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 41.5 · #C9709E

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 49.4 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 55.2 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 65.3 · #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

#DD22AA

#22DD54

Analogous

#B122DD

#DD22AA

#DD224E

Triadic

#DD22AA

#ABDD22

#22ABDD

Split-Complementary

#DD22AA

#4EDD22

#22DDB1

Tetradic

#DD22AA

#DDB122

#22DD54

#224EDD

Monochromatic

#580E44

#9A1878

#DD22AA

#E765C4

#F1A7DD

Rectangle

#DD22AA

#DD5422

#22DD54

#22ABDD

Compound

#DD22AA

#DD224E

#22DD54

#22DDB1

Variations

Lighter

#E34FBC

#E283C9

#E9BCDD

Darker

#B4188A

#7E0E60

#4B0739

Saturation

#9B648D

#DD22AB

#EE11B3

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

4.30:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.88:1

Deuteranopia

#DD22AA

#8C93A7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DD22AA

#6767A0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DD22AA

#D65551

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Melodramatic Magenta 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

#E5469B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DD22AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#D24BBF

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.

#29B04D

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #DD22AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #DD22AA;

CSS Variable

--color-melodramatic-magenta: #DD22AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'melodramatic-magenta': '#DD22AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DD22AA] text-[#DD22AA]

SCSS

$melodramatic-magenta: #DD22AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD22AA?

#DD22AA is Melodramatic Magenta, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #DD22AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Melodramatic Magenta?

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

What colors pair well with Melodramatic Magenta?

Melodramatic Magenta 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 Melodramatic Magenta?

You can download Melodramatic Magenta 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 Melodramatic Magenta?

The hex code is #DD22AA. In RGB it's 221, 34, 170, and in HSL it's 316°, 73%, 50%.

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