PURPLES

Perpetual Purple

#594D79

RGB 89, 77, 121 · HSL 256°, 22%, 39% · CMYK 26, 36, 0, 53

Perpetual Purple is #594D79 in HEX — rgb(89, 77, 121), hsl(256°, 22%, 39%), cmyk(26%, 36%, 0%, 53%).

Perpetual Purple pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 256°, 22%, 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#594D79

RGB89, 77, 121

HSL256°, 22%, 39%

HSV256°, 36%, 47%

CMYK26, 36, 0, 53

Decimal5852537

CSS RGBrgb(89, 77, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(256, 22%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Perpetual Purple MQ5-42

Exact match

PPG

Imperial Purple 1175-7

ΔE 2 · #534A77

Dulux

Eccentric Purple SB8G9

ΔE 3.3 · #504671

Benjamin Moore

Mauve 1407

ΔE 4.1 · #5F5485

Dunn-Edwards

Grand Purple DEA141

ΔE 4.1 · #534778

Sherwin-Williams

Fully Purple SW6983

ΔE 4.4 · #514C7E

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 4.7 · #564371

Vista Paint

Voldemort C-1256

ΔE 5.1 · #4D426B

Hallman-Lindsay

Voldemort 1257

ΔE 5.2 · #4D416B

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 5.2 · #604C7F

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 10.2 · #6C4675

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 12.1 · #7B598F

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 13.6 · #5E3D5A

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 15.2 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 16.3 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 17.5 · #1D375C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#594D79

#6E794E

Analogous

#4E5879

#594D79

#6F4E79

Triadic

#594D79

#79594E

#4E7959

Split-Complementary

#594D79

#796F4E

#58794E

Tetradic

#594D79

#794E58

#6E794E

#4E796F

Monochromatic

#15121C

#37304B

#594D79

#7E70A4

#A89FC1

Rectangle

#594D79

#794E6E

#6E794E

#4E7959

Compound

#594D79

#6F4E79

#6E794E

#58794E

Variations

Lighter

#76679E

#9A90B3

#C5C0D1

Darker

#473D62

#312944

#1C1828

Saturation

#605D6A

#594E79

#4727A0

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

7.60:1

AAA

vs Black

2.76:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#594D79

#4A5679

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#594D79

#4F4F74

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#594D79

#555651

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Perpetual 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

#826676

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#594D79

Daylight 5500K

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

#6F6B9A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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: #594D79;

CSS — background

background-color: #594D79;

CSS Variable

--color-perpetual-purple: #594D79;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'perpetual-purple': '#594D79' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#594D79] text-[#594D79]

SCSS

$perpetual-purple: #594D79;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #594D79?

#594D79 is Perpetual Purple, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #594D79 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Perpetual Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Perpetual Purple?

Perpetual 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 Perpetual Purple?

You can download Perpetual 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 Perpetual Purple?

The hex code is #594D79. In RGB it's 89, 77, 121, and in HSL it's 256°, 22%, 39%.

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