Ruling Royalty TB-50 is a purple paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #313048, estimated LRV 3 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gracious Grape from Dutch Boy (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #313048 · TB-50
Ruling Royalty
3%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Ruling Royalty Technical Profile
HEX Code#313048
RGB49, 48, 72
Estimated LRV3.2
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familypurple
BrandKilz
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Colors That Work With Ruling Royalty
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ruling Royalty
#313048
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#574467
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ruling Royalty
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ruling Royalty Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Ruling Royalty — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ruling Royalty have?
Ruling Royalty by Kilz has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the purple color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Ruling Royalty from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ruling Royalty are Gracious Grape by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Starry Sky by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Violet Blue by RAL (a very close match) — the best options for getting Ruling Royalty's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Ruling Royalty?
Ruling Royalty has a estimated lightness value of 3.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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