PURPLES

Velvet Plum

#573A56

RGB 87, 58, 86 · HSL 302°, 20%, 28% · CMYK 0, 33, 1, 66

Velvet Plum is #573A56 in HEX — rgb(87, 58, 86), hsl(302°, 20%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 1%, 66%).

Velvet Plum pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 302°, 20%, 28%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#573A56

RGB87, 58, 86

HSL302°, 20%, 28%

HSV302°, 33%, 34%

CMYK0, 33, 1, 66

Decimal5716566

CSS RGBrgb(87, 58, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(302, 20%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Purple Palace S49C9

ΔE 0.8 · #563954

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 2.5 · #5E3D5A

Vista Paint

Dreamy Heaven C-1200

ΔE 3.4 · #563E56

Benjamin Moore

Autumn 2073-20

ΔE 4.1 · #5E3E55

Hallman-Lindsay

Dreamy Heaven 1201

ΔE 4.4 · #594158

PPG

Pansy Petal 1177-7

ΔE 4.6 · #5F4561

Valspar

Plum Good 4011-10

ΔE 4.9 · #54415B

Dunn-Edwards

Mulberry DEA194

ΔE 5.1 · #593C50

Sherwin-Williams

Mature Grape SW6286

ΔE 5.3 · #5F3F54

Behr

Plum Rich MQ5-35

ΔE 5.7 · #644761

Kilz

Eggplant RA110-02

ΔE 6.1 · #503C50

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 8.5 · #6D3F5B

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 12.1 · #50414C

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 14 · #423A45

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 16.9 · #334059

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 20.7 · #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

#573A56

#39563A

Analogous

#483956

#573A56

#563946

Triadic

#573A56

#555639

#395556

Split-Complementary

#573A56

#465639

#395648

Tetradic

#573A56

#564839

#39563A

#394656

Monochromatic

#0F0A0F

#281B27

#573A56

#845882

#A97EA8

Rectangle

#573A56

#563A39

#39563A

#395556

Compound

#573A56

#563946

#39563A

#395648

Variations

Lighter

#825680

#A47EA2

#C8B6C7

Darker

#452D44

#301F2F

#1C121C

Saturation

#4C434B

#563955

#721D6F

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

9.79:1

AAA

vs Black

2.14:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#573A56

#444856

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#573A56

#404053

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#573A56

#54403E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Velvet Plum 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

#81585C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#573A56

Daylight 5500K

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

#6E5D80

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.

#2E4C2F

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: #573A56;

CSS — background

background-color: #573A56;

CSS Variable

--color-velvet-plum: #573A56;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'velvet-plum': '#573A56' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#573A56] text-[#573A56]

SCSS

$velvet-plum: #573A56;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #573A56?

#573A56 is Velvet Plum, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #573A56 warm or cool?

Velvet Plum reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Velvet Plum?

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

What colors pair well with Velvet Plum?

Velvet Plum 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 Velvet Plum?

You can download Velvet Plum 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 Velvet Plum?

The hex code is #573A56. In RGB it's 87, 58, 86, and in HSL it's 302°, 20%, 28%.

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