PURPLES

Blue Purple

#5729CE

RGB 87, 41, 206 · HSL 257°, 67%, 48% · CMYK 58, 80, 0, 19

Blue Purple is #5729CE in HEX — rgb(87, 41, 206), hsl(257°, 67%, 48%), cmyk(58%, 80%, 0%, 19%).

Blue Purple pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 257°, 67%, 48%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#5729CE

RGB87, 41, 206

HSL257°, 67%, 48%

HSV257°, 80%, 81%

CMYK58, 80, 0, 19

Decimal5712334

CSS RGBrgb(87, 41, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(257, 67%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Canyon Iris P540-7

ΔE 12.3 · #2A3DD6

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 49.2 · #243F90

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 56.4 · #1F4992

Vista Paint

Petulant Pat K-64

ΔE 57 · #50498A

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 57 · #1E2D6E

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 58.2 · #445397

Dunn-Edwards

Cabaret DE5992

ΔE 58.4 · #845998

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 59.5 · #674C87

Dulux

Purple Geisha SB8G7

ΔE 59.8 · #54518F

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Highlight 613

ΔE 60 · #324A8B

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 61.2 · #776BAB

Valspar

Sonic Plum 4002-10C

ΔE 62.3 · #815A92

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 64.5 · #604C7F

Sherwin-Williams

African Violet SW6982

ΔE 65.7 · #665385

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 68.5 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 80.6 · #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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#5729CE

#9ECC28

Analogous

#284CCC

#5729CE

#A928CC

Triadic

#5729CE

#CC5728

#28CC57

Split-Complementary

#5729CE

#CCA928

#4CCC28

Tetradic

#5729CE

#CC284C

#9ECC28

#28CCA9

Monochromatic

#210F4D

#3C1C8D

#5729CE

#8561E0

#B7A1EC

Rectangle

#5729CE

#CC289E

#9ECC28

#28CC57

Compound

#5729CE

#A928CC

#9ECC28

#4CCC28

Variations

Lighter

#764EDC

#9C82DD

#C7BBE6

Darker

#441DA7

#2E1275

#1A0945

Saturation

#706293

#5728CC

#4E14E1

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

8.03:1

AAA

vs Black

2.61:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5729CE

#0059CE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5729CE

#3434C2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5729CE

#3C6147

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Blue Purple 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

#814BB6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5729CE

Daylight 5500K

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

#6E50DA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE8ED

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.

#82A32D

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: #5729CE;

CSS — background

background-color: #5729CE;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-purple: #5729CE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-purple': '#5729CE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5729CE] text-[#5729CE]

SCSS

$blue-purple: #5729CE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5729CE?

#5729CE is Blue Purple, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #5729CE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Purple?

Blue Purple 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 Blue Purple?

You can download Blue 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 Blue Purple?

The hex code is #5729CE. In RGB it's 87, 41, 206, and in HSL it's 257°, 67%, 48%.

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