PURPLES

Grape Escape

#554059

RGB 85, 64, 89 · HSL 290°, 16%, 30% · CMYK 4, 28, 0, 65

Grape Escape is #554059 in HEX — rgb(85, 64, 89), hsl(290°, 16%, 30%), cmyk(4%, 28%, 0%, 65%).

Grape Escape pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 290°, 16%, 30%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#554059

RGB85, 64, 89

HSL290°, 16%, 30%

HSV290°, 28%, 35%

CMYK4, 28, 0, 65

Decimal5587033

CSS RGBrgb(85, 64, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(290, 16%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Grape Escape S49B8

Exact match

Valspar

Plum Good 4011-10

ΔE 1.1 · #54415B

Vista Paint

Dreamy Heaven C-1200

ΔE 1.6 · #563E56

Hallman-Lindsay

Dreamy Heaven 1201

ΔE 2 · #594158

Benjamin Moore

Purple 1386

ΔE 2.4 · #5C445E

Kilz

Eggplant RA110-02

ΔE 3.7 · #503C50

PPG

Pansy Petal 1177-7

ΔE 3.8 · #5F4561

Behr

Oriental Eggplant PPU17-02

ΔE 4.5 · #533E50

Dunn-Edwards

Preserve DEA193

ΔE 4.9 · #4A3C50

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 5.6 · #5E3D5A

Sherwin-Williams

Mature Grape SW6286

ΔE 5.7 · #5F3F54

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 9.1 · #50414C

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 11.1 · #6D3F5B

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 11.2 · #423A45

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 13.6 · #334059

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 18.9 · #1D375C

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

#554059

#445940

Analogous

#484059

#554059

#594051

Triadic

#554059

#595540

#405955

Split-Complementary

#554059

#515940

#405948

Tetradic

#554059

#594840

#445940

#405159

Monochromatic

#0E0B0F

#2A202C

#554059

#7F6085

#A489A9

Rectangle

#554059

#594044

#445940

#405955

Compound

#554059

#594051

#445940

#405948

Variations

Lighter

#7C5E82

#9E85A2

#C5BAC8

Darker

#443347

#2F2331

#1B141D

Saturation

#4F4950

#554059

#6A2079

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

9.28:1

AAA

vs Black

2.26:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#554059

#464A59

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#554059

#444456

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#554059

#534543

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Grape Escape 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

#7F5D5E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#554059

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C6282

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.

#365131

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: #554059;

CSS — background

background-color: #554059;

CSS Variable

--color-grape-escape: #554059;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grape-escape': '#554059' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#554059] text-[#554059]

SCSS

$grape-escape: #554059;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #554059?

#554059 is Grape Escape, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #554059 warm or cool?

Grape Escape reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Grape Escape?

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

What colors pair well with Grape Escape?

Grape Escape 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 Grape Escape?

You can download Grape Escape 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 Grape Escape?

The hex code is #554059. In RGB it's 85, 64, 89, and in HSL it's 290°, 16%, 30%.

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