PURPLES

Tropical Iris

#5A3A68

RGB 90, 58, 104 · HSL 282°, 28%, 32% · CMYK 13, 44, 0, 59

Tropical Iris is #5A3A68 in HEX — rgb(90, 58, 104), hsl(282°, 28%, 32%), cmyk(13%, 44%, 0%, 59%).

Tropical Iris pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 282°, 28%, 32%. 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#5A3A68

RGB90, 58, 104

HSL282°, 28%, 32%

HSV282°, 44%, 41%

CMYK13, 44, 0, 59

Decimal5913192

CSS RGBrgb(90, 58, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(282, 28%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Tropical Iris S45G9

Exact match

Vista Paint

Passion's Plea K-1240

ΔE 3.2 · #583B64

Hallman-Lindsay

Magenta Red Lips 1194

ΔE 3.4 · #62416D

Benjamin Moore

Gentle 2071-20

ΔE 4.1 · #533D69

Behr

Fine Wine S120-7

ΔE 4.8 · #613668

Sherwin-Williams

Kimono Violet SW6839

ΔE 5.4 · #5D395F

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Odyssey DEA143

ΔE 5.7 · #643E65

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 5.7 · #564371

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 6.1 · #6C4675

PPG

Perfectly Purple 1176-7

ΔE 6.1 · #694878

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 8.5 · #604C7F

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 10.6 · #5E3D5A

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 13.8 · #7B598F

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 21.4 · #1D375C

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 21.7 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 22.6 · #50414C

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 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

#5A3A68

#48683B

Analogous

#443B68

#5A3A68

#683B5F

Triadic

#5A3A68

#685B3B

#3B685B

Split-Complementary

#5A3A68

#5F683B

#3B6844

Tetradic

#5A3A68

#68443B

#48683B

#3B5F68

Monochromatic

#0E0910

#301F37

#5A3A68

#855699

#A983B9

Rectangle

#5A3A68

#683B48

#48683B

#3B685B

Compound

#5A3A68

#683B5F

#48683B

#3B6844

Variations

Lighter

#815495

#A17EB0

#C7B6CE

Darker

#492E54

#321F3B

#1D1223

Saturation

#544B58

#5B3B68

#661D86

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

9.38:1

AAA

vs Black

2.24:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5A3A68

#414C68

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5A3A68

#414163

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5A3A68

#564540

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Tropical Iris 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

#835869

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5A3A68

Daylight 5500K

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

#705D8D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEC

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.

#3E5734

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: #5A3A68;

CSS — background

background-color: #5A3A68;

CSS Variable

--color-tropical-iris: #5A3A68;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tropical-iris': '#5A3A68' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5A3A68] text-[#5A3A68]

SCSS

$tropical-iris: #5A3A68;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5A3A68?

#5A3A68 is Tropical Iris, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #5A3A68 warm or cool?

Tropical Iris reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Tropical Iris?

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

What colors pair well with Tropical Iris?

Tropical Iris 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 Tropical Iris?

You can download Tropical Iris 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 Tropical Iris?

The hex code is #5A3A68. In RGB it's 90, 58, 104, and in HSL it's 282°, 28%, 32%.

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