PURPLES

Royal Velvet

#513E4D

RGB 81, 62, 77 · HSL 313°, 13%, 28% · CMYK 0, 23, 5, 68

Royal Velvet is #513E4D in HEX — rgb(81, 62, 77), hsl(313°, 13%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 5%, 68%).

Royal Velvet pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 313°, 13%, 28%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#513E4D

RGB81, 62, 77

HSL313°, 13%, 28%

HSV313°, 23%, 32%

CMYK0, 23, 5, 68

Decimal5324365

CSS RGBrgb(81, 62, 77)

CSS HSLhsl(313, 13%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Royal Velvet 1306

Exact match

Vista Paint

Royal Velvet C-1305

ΔE 0.9 · #4F3C4B

Benjamin Moore

Black 2072-20

ΔE 1.5 · #4E3E4C

Dulux

Punchit Purple S47B8

ΔE 1.9 · #55414E

Behr

Oriental Eggplant PPU17-02

ΔE 2.1 · #533E50

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 3.2 · #50414C

Kilz

Eggplant RA110-02

ΔE 3.3 · #503C50

Valspar

Rare Wine 1011-9

ΔE 4.1 · #4D404A

Dunn-Edwards

Preserve DEA193

ΔE 4.2 · #4A3C50

PPG

Purple Basil 1046-7

ΔE 4.3 · #5C4450

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 5.3 · #4D3E45

Sherwin-Williams

Blackberry SW7577

ΔE 6.5 · #533640

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 9.6 · #583F40

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 10.3 · #5E3D5A

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 10.8 · #434750

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 15.1 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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 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

#513E4D

#3E5142

Analogous

#4B3E51

#513E4D

#513E43

Triadic

#513E4D

#4D513E

#3E4D51

Split-Complementary

#513E4D

#43513E

#3E514B

Tetradic

#513E4D

#514B3E

#3E5142

#3E4351

Monochromatic

#0E0B0E

#251D24

#513E4D

#7C5F76

#A2869C

Rectangle

#513E4D

#51423E

#3E5142

#3E4D51

Compound

#513E4D

#513E43

#3E5142

#3E514B

Variations

Lighter

#7A5E74

#9D8598

#C5B9C2

Darker

#41313E

#2D222A

#1A1319

Saturation

#4A4549

#513E4D

#701F5E

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

9.79:1

AAA

vs Black

2.15:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#513E4D

#45464D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#513E4D

#42424B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#513E4D

#4F4140

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Royal Velvet 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

#7C5B55

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#513E4D

Daylight 5500K

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

#696079

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#2E4C34

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: #513E4D;

CSS — background

background-color: #513E4D;

CSS Variable

--color-royal-velvet: #513E4D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'royal-velvet': '#513E4D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#513E4D] text-[#513E4D]

SCSS

$royal-velvet: #513E4D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #513E4D?

#513E4D is Royal Velvet, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #513E4D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Royal Velvet?

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

What colors pair well with Royal Velvet?

Royal Velvet 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 Royal Velvet?

You can download Royal Velvet 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 Royal Velvet?

The hex code is #513E4D. In RGB it's 81, 62, 77, and in HSL it's 313°, 13%, 28%.

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