PURPLES

Bavarian Gentian

#20006D

RGB 32, 0, 109 · HSL 258°, 100%, 21% · CMYK 71, 100, 0, 57

Bavarian Gentian is #20006D in HEX — rgb(32, 0, 109), hsl(258°, 100%, 21%), cmyk(71%, 100%, 0%, 57%).

Bavarian Gentian pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 258°, 100%, 21%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads cool. 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#20006D

RGB32, 0, 109

HSL258°, 100%, 21%

HSV258°, 100%, 43%

CMYK71, 100, 0, 57

Decimal2097261

CSS RGBrgb(32, 0, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(258, 100%, 21%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Deep Violet S-G-670

ΔE 17.2 · #452F94

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 29.8 · #243F90

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 30.4 · #1E2D6E

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 35.5 · #583E7B

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 37.5 · #1F4992

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2066-10

ΔE 38 · #243973

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Blue 606

ΔE 39.5 · #354079

Dulux

Brilliant Purple SB8G8

ΔE 39.6 · #4D4985

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Eggplant DE5944

ΔE 40.3 · #4F467E

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 40.7 · #445397

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 44 · #604C7F

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 44 · #564371

Sherwin-Williams

Fully Purple SW6983

ΔE 45 · #514C7E

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 46.8 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 54.9 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 62.7 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

1/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral violet with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#20006D

#4B6B00

Analogous

#00156B

#20006D

#56006B

Triadic

#20006D

#6B2000

#006B20

Split-Complementary

#20006D

#6B5600

#156B00

Tetradic

#20006D

#6B0015

#4B6B00

#006B56

Monochromatic

#08001A

#09001F

#20006D

#3700B8

#5005FF

Rectangle

#20006D

#6B004B

#4B6B00

#006B20

Compound

#20006D

#56006B

#4B6B00

#156B00

Variations

Lighter

#3800BC

#5D1FED

#A587EA

Darker

#1A0056

#12003B

#0A0022

Saturation

#2F2546

#20006B

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

16.38:1

AAA

vs Black

1.28:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#20006D

#00256D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#20006D

#080866

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#20006D

#062C1A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Bavarian Gentian 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

#572D6D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#20006D

Daylight 5500K

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

#453291

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9E7EE

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3D5309

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #20006D;

CSS — background

background-color: #20006D;

CSS Variable

--color-bavarian-gentian: #20006D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bavarian-gentian': '#20006D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#20006D] text-[#20006D]

SCSS

$bavarian-gentian: #20006D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #20006D?

#20006D is Bavarian Gentian, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #20006D warm or cool?

Bavarian Gentian reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bavarian Gentian?

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

What colors pair well with Bavarian Gentian?

Bavarian Gentian 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 Bavarian Gentian?

You can download Bavarian Gentian 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 Bavarian Gentian?

The hex code is #20006D. In RGB it's 32, 0, 109, and in HSL it's 258°, 100%, 21%.

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