PURPLES

Dreamy Heaven

#563E56

RGB 86, 62, 86 · HSL 300°, 16%, 29% · CMYK 0, 28, 0, 66

Dreamy Heaven is #563E56 in HEX — rgb(86, 62, 86), hsl(300°, 16%, 29%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 0%, 66%).

Dreamy Heaven pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 300°, 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#563E56

RGB86, 62, 86

HSL300°, 16%, 29%

HSV300°, 28%, 34%

CMYK0, 28, 0, 66

Decimal5652054

CSS RGBrgb(86, 62, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 16%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Dreamy Heaven C-1200

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Dreamy Heaven 1201

ΔE 1.4 · #594158

Dulux

Grape Escape S49B8

ΔE 1.6 · #554059

Valspar

Plum Good 4011-10

ΔE 2.7 · #54415B

Benjamin Moore

Peerage CC-36

ΔE 2.8 · #503C51

Kilz

Eggplant RA110-02

ΔE 3.2 · #503C50

Dunn-Edwards

Mulberry DEA194

ΔE 3.6 · #593C50

Behr

Oriental Eggplant PPU17-02

ΔE 3.9 · #533E50

PPG

Pansy Petal 1177-7

ΔE 4.1 · #5F4561

Sherwin-Williams

Mature Grape SW6286

ΔE 4.4 · #5F3F54

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 4.8 · #5E3D5A

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 8.9 · #50414C

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 10.1 · #6D3F5B

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 11.2 · #423A45

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 14.6 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 19.7 · #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

#563E56

#3E563E

Analogous

#4A3E56

#563E56

#563E4A

Triadic

#563E56

#56563E

#3E5656

Split-Complementary

#563E56

#4A563E

#3E564A

Tetradic

#563E56

#564A3E

#3E563E

#3E4A56

Monochromatic

#0F0B0F

#291E29

#563E56

#825E82

#A786A7

Rectangle

#563E56

#563E3E

#3E563E

#3E5656

Compound

#563E56

#563E4A

#3E563E

#3E564A

Variations

Lighter

#805D80

#A184A1

#C7B9C7

Darker

#453145

#302230

#1C131C

Saturation

#4D464D

#563E56

#751F75

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

9.46:1

AAA

vs Black

2.22:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#563E56

#464956

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#563E56

#434353

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#563E56

#544341

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Dreamy Heaven 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

#805B5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#563E56

Daylight 5500K

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

#6D6080

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.

#2F4F2F

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: #563E56;

CSS — background

background-color: #563E56;

CSS Variable

--color-dreamy-heaven: #563E56;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dreamy-heaven': '#563E56' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#563E56] text-[#563E56]

SCSS

$dreamy-heaven: #563E56;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #563E56?

#563E56 is Dreamy Heaven, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #563E56 warm or cool?

Dreamy Heaven reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dreamy Heaven?

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

What colors pair well with Dreamy Heaven?

Dreamy Heaven 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 Dreamy Heaven?

You can download Dreamy Heaven 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 Dreamy Heaven?

The hex code is #563E56. In RGB it's 86, 62, 86, and in HSL it's 300°, 16%, 29%.

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