PURPLES

Currant Violet

#553E51

RGB 85, 62, 81 · HSL 310°, 16%, 29% · CMYK 0, 27, 5, 67

Currant Violet is #553E51 in HEX — rgb(85, 62, 81), hsl(310°, 16%, 29%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 5%, 67%).

Currant Violet pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 310°, 16%, 29%. 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#553E51

RGB85, 62, 81

HSL310°, 16%, 29%

HSV310°, 27%, 33%

CMYK0, 27, 5, 67

Decimal5586513

CSS RGBrgb(85, 62, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(310, 16%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Oriental Eggplant PPU17-02

ΔE 1.1 · #533E50

Kilz

Eggplant RA110-02

ΔE 1.9 · #503C50

Benjamin Moore

Peerage CC-36

ΔE 2.2 · #503C51

Vista Paint

Crowd Pleaser C-1207

ΔE 2.2 · #5A4257

Dunn-Edwards

Mulberry DEA194

ΔE 2.7 · #593C50

Hallman-Lindsay

Crowd Pleaser 1208

ΔE 2.9 · #5B4459

Dulux

Smoked Amethyst S46B8

ΔE 3.3 · #5A4352

Sherwin-Williams

Mature Grape SW6286

ΔE 4.3 · #5F3F54

Valspar

Plum Good 4011-10

ΔE 4.9 · #54415B

PPG

Love Potion 1179-7

ΔE 5.1 · #603E53

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 6 · #50414C

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 7.3 · #5E3D5A

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 8.3 · #4D3E45

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 11.3 · #6D3F5B

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 11.5 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 17.4 · #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

#553E51

#3E5642

Analogous

#4E3E56

#553E51

#563E46

Triadic

#553E51

#52563E

#3E5256

Split-Complementary

#553E51

#46563E

#3E564E

Tetradic

#553E51

#564E3E

#3E5642

#3E4656

Monochromatic

#0F0B0E

#291E28

#553E51

#825E7C

#A786A2

Rectangle

#553E51

#56423E

#3E5642

#3E5256

Compound

#553E51

#563E46

#3E5642

#3E564E

Variations

Lighter

#805D7A

#A1849C

#C7B9C4

Darker

#453142

#30222D

#1C131B

Saturation

#4D464C

#563E52

#751F67

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

9.57:1

AAA

vs Black

2.19:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#553E51

#464951

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#553E51

#43434F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#553E51

#534241

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Currant Violet 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

#7F5B58

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#553E51

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C607C

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.

#2F4F34

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: #553E51;

CSS — background

background-color: #553E51;

CSS Variable

--color-currant-violet: #553E51;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'currant-violet': '#553E51' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#553E51] text-[#553E51]

SCSS

$currant-violet: #553E51;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #553E51?

#553E51 is Currant Violet, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #553E51 warm or cool?

Currant Violet reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Currant Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Currant Violet?

Currant Violet 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 Currant Violet?

You can download Currant Violet 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 Currant Violet?

The hex code is #553E51. In RGB it's 85, 62, 81, and in HSL it's 310°, 16%, 29%.

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