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Purple Sphinx

#563948

RGB 86, 57, 72 · HSL 329°, 20%, 28% · CMYK 0, 34, 16, 66

Purple Sphinx is #563948 in HEX — rgb(86, 57, 72), hsl(329°, 20%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 16%, 66%).

Purple Sphinx pulls into the deep end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 329°, 20%, 28%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#563948

RGB86, 57, 72

HSL329°, 20%, 28%

HSV329°, 34%, 34%

CMYK0, 34, 16, 66

Decimal5650760

CSS RGBrgb(86, 57, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(329, 20%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Purple Sphinx S46D9

ΔE 0.6 · #563949

Hallman-Lindsay

Concord Grape historic-concord-grape

ΔE 2.8 · #523A46

Valspar

Poetic Purple 1010-8

ΔE 3.1 · #5D3A4B

Benjamin Moore

Jester CC-34

ΔE 3.3 · #5B3747

Behr

Vixen PPU17-3

ΔE 3.3 · #5B4051

Vista Paint

Autumn Plum K-752

ΔE 3.4 · #513B4B

Dunn-Edwards

Mulberry DEA194

ΔE 3.5 · #593C50

Sherwin-Williams

Blackberry SW7577

ΔE 3.5 · #533640

PPG

Love Potion 1179-7

ΔE 5 · #603E53

Kilz

Eggplant RA110-02

ΔE 5.5 · #503C50

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 6.1 · #5D3B42

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 7.9 · #4D3E45

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 9 · #583F40

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 9 · #5E3D5A

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 11.1 · #6D3F5B

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 15.5 · #392A27

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#563948

#395647

Analogous

#553956

#563948

#56393A

Triadic

#563948

#485639

#394856

Split-Complementary

#563948

#3A5639

#395655

Tetradic

#563948

#565539

#395647

#393A56

Monochromatic

#0F0A0D

#281B21

#563948

#84586E

#A97E95

Rectangle

#563948

#564739

#395647

#394856

Compound

#563948

#56393A

#395647

#395655

Variations

Lighter

#82566D

#A47E91

#C8B6BF

Darker

#452D3A

#301F28

#1C1217

Saturation

#4C4348

#563948

#721D49

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

10.12:1

AAA

vs Black

2.07:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#563948

#454648

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#563948

#3F3F46

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#563948

#543C3C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Purple Sphinx strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#805751

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#563948

Daylight 5500K

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

#6D5C75

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#2E4C3C

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: #563948;

CSS — background

background-color: #563948;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-sphinx: #563948;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-sphinx': '#563948' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#563948] text-[#563948]

SCSS

$purple-sphinx: #563948;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #563948?

#563948 is Purple Sphinx, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #563948 warm or cool?

Purple Sphinx reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Purple Sphinx?

Purple Sphinx works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Purple Sphinx?

Purple Sphinx pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Purple Sphinx?

You can download Purple Sphinx 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 Purple Sphinx?

The hex code is #563948. In RGB it's 86, 57, 72, and in HSL it's 329°, 20%, 28%.

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