NEUTRALS

Purple Parlor

#595461

RGB 89, 84, 97 · HSL 263°, 7%, 35% · CMYK 8, 13, 0, 62

Purple Parlor is #595461 in HEX — rgb(89, 84, 97), hsl(263°, 7%, 35%), cmyk(8%, 13%, 0%, 62%).

Purple Parlor pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 263°, 7%, 35%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#595461

RGB89, 84, 97

HSL263°, 7%, 35%

HSV263°, 13%, 38%

CMYK8, 13, 0, 62

Decimal5854305

CSS RGBrgb(89, 84, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(263, 7%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Purple Parlor 13-17

Exact match

Behr

Dignified Purple N110-6

ΔE 1.8 · #5D5866

Dulux

Grey Weights S49A7

ΔE 2.2 · #575161

Valspar

Purple Fury 4001-4C

ΔE 2.3 · #5F5561

Hallman-Lindsay

Blackwater 1320

ΔE 2.8 · #545663

Vista Paint

Blackwater C-1319

ΔE 2.9 · #535561

Benjamin Moore

Super 1414 · CC-990

ΔE 3 · #524D5B

Sherwin-Williams

Midnight SW6264

ΔE 3.2 · #5D5962

Dunn-Edwards

Night Night DE5937

ΔE 3.5 · #4F4F5E

Kilz

Mulberry RA100-02

ΔE 5.7 · #564A52

RAL

Graphite Grey 7024

ΔE 7.2 · #474A51

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 7.5 · #4D5B6A

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 8.2 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 8.4 · #575757

IKEA

IKEA156 156

ΔE 8.7 · #676973

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 14 · #334059

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

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral blue undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#595461

#5B5F53

Analogous

#53545F

#595461

#5E535F

Triadic

#595461

#5F5853

#535F58

Split-Complementary

#595461

#5F5E53

#545F53

Tetradic

#595461

#5F5354

#5B5F53

#535F5E

Monochromatic

#0D0C0E

#322F37

#595461

#7D7788

#A4A0AC

Rectangle

#595461

#5F535B

#5B5F53

#535F58

Compound

#595461

#5E535F

#5B5F53

#545F53

Variations

Lighter

#787283

#9A96A1

#C4C2C8

Darker

#46424D

#302D35

#1C1A1F

Saturation

#59575B

#58535F

#4E2A89

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

7.33:1

AAA

vs Black

2.87:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#595461

#545761

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#595461

#55555F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#595461

#585655

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Purple Parlor gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#826C64

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#595461

Daylight 5500K

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

#6F7188

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#505F39

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: #595461;

CSS — background

background-color: #595461;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-parlor: #595461;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-parlor': '#595461' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#595461] text-[#595461]

SCSS

$purple-parlor: #595461;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #595461?

#595461 is Purple Parlor, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #595461 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple Parlor?

Purple Parlor works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Purple Parlor?

Purple Parlor pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Purple Parlor?

You can download Purple Parlor 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 Purple Parlor?

The hex code is #595461. In RGB it's 89, 84, 97, and in HSL it's 263°, 7%, 35%.

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