Purple violet featured
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Purple violet

With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Purple violet (RAL 4007) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 5 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#47243C

LRV

6.24

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Light Reflectance Value
6.24
Dark

Purple violet in Real Rooms

Purple violet has a low LRV of 6.24 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.

2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

When you use Purple violet on cabinetry, you're embracing furniture-grade sophistication. It elevates standard cupboards into something that feels custom-built, especially when paired with a satin or semi-gloss finish that lets the light catch the edges of the doors.

RAL Classic Purple violet 4007 kitchen cabinets

RAL Classic Purple violet 4007 kitchen cabinets

@gurteenkitchens

RAL Classic Purple violet 4007 kitchen cabinets

RAL Classic Purple violet 4007 kitchen cabinets

@wesprayupvc

1 Misc Photo

In laundry rooms, Purple violet adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.

RAL Classic Purple violet 4007 entrance door

RAL Classic Purple violet 4007 entrance door

@mefabgirl

2 Kitchen Photos

Purple violet is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.

RAL Classic Purple violet 4007 kitchen backsplash

RAL Classic Purple violet 4007 kitchen backsplash

@theliverpoolglassco

RAL Classic Purple violet 4007 kitchen backsplash

RAL Classic Purple violet 4007 kitchen backsplash

@splashbacksofdistinction

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Color Codes

HEX#47243C
RGB71, 36, 60
HSL319° 33% 21%
CMYK0 49 15 72
CIE LabL: 19.8 a: 20.5 b: -8.1
XYZX: 4.04 Y: 2.93 Z: 4.63