BLUES

Fully Purple

#514C7E

RGB 81, 76, 126 · HSL 246°, 25%, 40% · CMYK 36, 40, 0, 51

Fully Purple is #514C7E in HEX — rgb(81, 76, 126), hsl(246°, 25%, 40%), cmyk(36%, 40%, 0%, 51%).

Fully Purple pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 246°, 25%, 40%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#514C7E

RGB81, 76, 126

HSL246°, 25%, 40%

HSV246°, 40%, 49%

CMYK36, 40, 0, 51

Decimal5327998

CSS RGBrgb(81, 76, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(246, 25%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Fully Purple SW6983

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Altar Of Heaven 1264

ΔE 1.8 · #4D4C80

Valspar

Jazzy Blue 4010-9

ΔE 2 · #4C4D7F

Behr

Blackberry Jam S100-6

ΔE 2.5 · #595183

Dunn-Edwards

Grand Purple DEA141

ΔE 2.9 · #534778

PPG

Imperial Purple 1175-7

ΔE 3.3 · #534A77

Dulux

Purple Pool S43F8

ΔE 3.6 · #4B4976

Vista Paint

Altar of Heaven C-1263

ΔE 4 · #4A477E

Benjamin Moore

Mauve 1407

ΔE 4.4 · #5F5485

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 5.5 · #604C7F

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 12.5 · #6C4675

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 13.2 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 16 · #3A5170

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 16.7 · #1D375C

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 17.2 · #1F4992

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 18 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#514C7E

#7A804D

Analogous

#4D6180

#514C7E

#6B4D80

Triadic

#514C7E

#80524D

#4D8052

Split-Complementary

#514C7E

#806B4D

#61804D

Tetradic

#514C7E

#804D61

#7A804D

#4D806B

Monochromatic

#141320

#333050

#514C7E

#7570A9

#A39FC6

Rectangle

#514C7E

#804D7A

#7A804D

#4D8052

Compound

#514C7E

#6B4D80

#7A804D

#61804D

Variations

Lighter

#6C66A3

#9490B7

#C2C0D3

Darker

#403C67

#2C2948

#19172A

Saturation

#605E6E

#524D80

#3326A6

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

7.82:1

AAA

vs Black

2.68:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#514C7E

#43547E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#514C7E

#4D4D79

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#514C7E

#4B5750

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Fully Purple lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

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How it looks under different light

#7C667A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#514C7E

Daylight 5500K

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

#696B9E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEC

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.

#686C41

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: #514C7E;

CSS — background

background-color: #514C7E;

CSS Variable

--color-fully-purple: #514C7E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fully-purple': '#514C7E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#514C7E] text-[#514C7E]

SCSS

$fully-purple: #514C7E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #514C7E?

#514C7E is Fully Purple, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #514C7E warm or cool?

Fully Purple reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Fully Purple?

Fully Purple works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Fully Purple?

Fully Purple pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Fully Purple?

You can download Fully Purple 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 Fully Purple?

The hex code is #514C7E. In RGB it's 81, 76, 126, and in HSL it's 246°, 25%, 40%.

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