PURPLES

Gentian Violet

#57487F

RGB 87, 72, 127 · HSL 256°, 28%, 39% · CMYK 31, 43, 0, 50

Gentian Violet is #57487F in HEX — rgb(87, 72, 127), hsl(256°, 28%, 39%), cmyk(31%, 43%, 0%, 50%).

Gentian Violet pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 256°, 28%, 39%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#57487F

RGB87, 72, 127

HSL256°, 28%, 39%

HSV256°, 43%, 50%

CMYK31, 43, 0, 50

Decimal5720191

CSS RGBrgb(87, 72, 127)

CSS HSLhsl(256, 28%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Secret Tradition S44G8

ΔE 1.9 · #56447A

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Eggplant DE5944

ΔE 2.5 · #4F467E

PPG

Eggplant 1247-7

ΔE 3 · #5A4E88

Hallman-Lindsay

When Red Met Blue 1243

ΔE 3.7 · #564375

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 3.7 · #604C7F

Vista Paint

When Red Met Blue C-1242

ΔE 4 · #564274

Sherwin-Williams

Fully Purple SW6983

ΔE 4.9 · #514C7E

Behr

Dramatist MQ5-43

ΔE 4.9 · #4B4678

Benjamin Moore

Your 1400

ΔE 5 · #645184

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 5.8 · #564371

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 10.2 · #6C4675

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 11.1 · #7B598F

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 17 · #1F4992

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 19.6 · #243F90

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 20.8 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 22 · #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

#57487F

#707F48

Analogous

#48557F

#57487F

#72487F

Triadic

#57487F

#7F5648

#487F56

Split-Complementary

#57487F

#7F7248

#557F48

Tetradic

#57487F

#7F4855

#707F48

#487F72

Monochromatic

#14111D

#352C4E

#57487F

#7A69AB

#A69AC6

Rectangle

#57487F

#7F4870

#707F48

#487F56

Compound

#57487F

#72487F

#707F48

#557F48

Variations

Lighter

#7260A5

#978BB8

#C4BED3

Darker

#453867

#2F2648

#1B162A

Saturation

#605B6C

#56487F

#4624A3

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

7.96:1

AAA

vs Black

2.64:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#57487F

#43547F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#57487F

#4B4B7A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#57487F

#51544E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Gentian Violet 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

#81637A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#57487F

Daylight 5500K

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

#6E689F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEC

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.

#5E6A3F

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: #57487F;

CSS — background

background-color: #57487F;

CSS Variable

--color-gentian-violet: #57487F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gentian-violet': '#57487F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#57487F] text-[#57487F]

SCSS

$gentian-violet: #57487F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #57487F?

#57487F is Gentian Violet, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #57487F warm or cool?

Gentian Violet reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Gentian Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Gentian Violet?

Gentian Violet 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 Gentian Violet?

You can download Gentian Violet 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 Gentian Violet?

The hex code is #57487F. In RGB it's 87, 72, 127, and in HSL it's 256°, 28%, 39%.

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