PURPLES

Purple Wineberry

#5A395B

RGB 90, 57, 91 · HSL 298°, 23%, 29% · CMYK 1, 37, 0, 64

Purple Wineberry is #5A395B in HEX — rgb(90, 57, 91), hsl(298°, 23%, 29%), cmyk(1%, 37%, 0%, 64%).

Purple Wineberry pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 298°, 23%, 29%. 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#5A395B

RGB90, 57, 91

HSL298°, 23%, 29%

HSV298°, 37%, 36%

CMYK1, 37, 0, 64

Decimal5912923

CSS RGBrgb(90, 57, 91)

CSS HSLhsl(298, 23%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Kimono Violet SW6839

ΔE 2.6 · #5D395F

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 3.5 · #5E3D5A

Hallman-Lindsay

Joyous Song 1187

ΔE 4 · #5B365E

PPG

Royal Plum 1178-7

ΔE 4.2 · #654161

Benjamin Moore

Purplicious CSP-465

ΔE 4.2 · #4E3455

Vista Paint

Joyous Song C-1186

ΔE 4.3 · #5A345C

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Odyssey DEA143

ΔE 4.4 · #643E65

Dulux

Purple Palace S49C9

ΔE 4.5 · #563954

Behr

Exotic Eggplant S110-7

ΔE 5.6 · #5C4468

Kilz

Succulent RH280

ΔE 6.6 · #6A486C

Valspar

Plum Good 4011-10

ΔE 7.7 · #54415B

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 8.2 · #6D3F5B

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 16 · #50414C

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 17.8 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 17.8 · #423A45

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 21.4 · #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

#5A395B

#3A5B39

Analogous

#49395B

#5A395B

#5B394B

Triadic

#5A395B

#5B5A39

#395B5A

Split-Complementary

#5A395B

#4B5B39

#395B49

Tetradic

#5A395B

#5B4939

#3A5B39

#394B5B

Monochromatic

#0F0A10

#2B1B2C

#5A395B

#88568A

#AD7EAE

Rectangle

#5A395B

#5B393A

#3A5B39

#395B5A

Compound

#5A395B

#5B394B

#3A5B39

#395B49

Variations

Lighter

#865587

#A67DA8

#C9B5CA

Darker

#482D49

#321E33

#1E111E

Saturation

#4F454F

#5A395B

#741C77

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

9.67:1

AAA

vs Black

2.17:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5A395B

#44495B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5A395B

#404057

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5A395B

#57413E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple Wineberry 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

#83575F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5A395B

Daylight 5500K

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

#705C84

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.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#304F2F

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: #5A395B;

CSS — background

background-color: #5A395B;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-wineberry: #5A395B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-wineberry': '#5A395B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5A395B] text-[#5A395B]

SCSS

$purple-wineberry: #5A395B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5A395B?

#5A395B is Purple Wineberry, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #5A395B warm or cool?

Purple Wineberry reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Purple Wineberry?

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

What colors pair well with Purple Wineberry?

Purple Wineberry 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 Purple Wineberry?

You can download Purple Wineberry 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 Wineberry?

The hex code is #5A395B. In RGB it's 90, 57, 91, and in HSL it's 298°, 23%, 29%.

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