PURPLES

Proper Purple

#59476B

RGB 89, 71, 107 · HSL 270°, 20%, 35% · CMYK 17, 34, 0, 58

Proper Purple is #59476B in HEX — rgb(89, 71, 107), hsl(270°, 20%, 35%), cmyk(17%, 34%, 0%, 58%).

Proper Purple pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 270°, 20%, 35%. 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#59476B

RGB89, 71, 107

HSL270°, 20%, 35%

HSV270°, 34%, 42%

CMYK17, 34, 0, 58

Decimal5850987

CSS RGBrgb(89, 71, 107)

CSS HSLhsl(270, 20%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Rich Sari RA120-02

ΔE 2.1 · #5F4B70

Behr

Exotic Eggplant S110-7

ΔE 2.5 · #5C4468

Vista Paint

Sunset Serenade C-1235

ΔE 2.7 · #574165

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunset Serenade 1236

ΔE 2.7 · #594265

Dunn-Edwards

Your Majesty DE5986

ΔE 2.8 · #61496E

Dulux

Gengiana S45D8

ΔE 3.5 · #5E4871

PPG

Royal Indigo 1174-7

ΔE 5.1 · #4E4260

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2070-30

ΔE 5.4 · #554E6E

Valspar

Velvet Beret 1001-3A

ΔE 5.4 · #675375

Sherwin-Williams

Izmir Purple SW6825

ΔE 6.3 · #4D426E

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 8.3 · #5E3D5A

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 10.2 · #6C4675

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 14.9 · #334059

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 15.2 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 15.9 · #50414C

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 17.4 · #1D375C

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

#59476B

#596B47

Analogous

#47476B

#59476B

#6B476B

Triadic

#59476B

#6B5947

#476B59

Split-Complementary

#59476B

#6B6B47

#476B47

Tetradic

#59476B

#6B4747

#596B47

#476B6B

Monochromatic

#0D0A0F

#33293D

#59476B

#7F6699

#A694B8

Rectangle

#59476B

#6B4759

#596B47

#476B59

Compound

#59476B

#6B476B

#596B47

#476B47

Variations

Lighter

#7A6293

#9C8BAC

#C5BDCD

Darker

#473856

#31263C

#1D1623

Saturation

#59545F

#59476B

#59248F

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

8.27:1

AAA

vs Black

2.54:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#59476B

#49516B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#59476B

#4A4A67

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#59476B

#564F4B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Proper 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

#82626B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#59476B

Daylight 5500K

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

#6F6790

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#4C5F39

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: #59476B;

CSS — background

background-color: #59476B;

CSS Variable

--color-proper-purple: #59476B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'proper-purple': '#59476B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#59476B] text-[#59476B]

SCSS

$proper-purple: #59476B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #59476B?

#59476B is Proper Purple, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #59476B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Proper Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Proper Purple?

Proper 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 Proper Purple?

You can download Proper 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 Proper Purple?

The hex code is #59476B. In RGB it's 89, 71, 107, and in HSL it's 270°, 20%, 35%.

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