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Smoked Amethyst

#5A4351

RGB 90, 67, 81 · HSL 323°, 15%, 31% · CMYK 0, 26, 10, 65

Smoked Amethyst is #5A4351 in HEX — rgb(90, 67, 81), hsl(323°, 15%, 31%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 10%, 65%).

Smoked Amethyst pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 323°, 15%, 31%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#5A4351

RGB90, 67, 81

HSL323°, 15%, 31%

HSV323°, 26%, 35%

CMYK0, 26, 10, 65

Decimal5915473

CSS RGBrgb(90, 67, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(323, 15%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Smoked Amethyst S46B8

ΔE 0.6 · #5A4352

PPG

Purple Basil 1046-7

ΔE 1.5 · #5C4450

Behr

Semi Sweet 130F-7

ΔE 2.6 · #573F4A

Hallman-Lindsay

Royal Velvet 1306

ΔE 3.2 · #513E4D

Vista Paint

Concord Grape C-1382

ΔE 3.6 · #513E49

Benjamin Moore

Grappa 1393

ΔE 4.2 · #554657

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 4.3 · #50414C

Dunn-Edwards

Mulberry DEA194

ΔE 5 · #593C50

Valspar

Perfect Plum 1011-7

ΔE 5 · #5B3C47

Kilz

Eggplant RA110-02

ΔE 5.2 · #503C50

Sherwin-Williams

Mature Grape SW6286

ΔE 5.7 · #5F3F54

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 6.3 · #4D3E45

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 8.6 · #583F40

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 10 · #5E3D5A

RAL

Graphite Grey 7024

ΔE 12.1 · #474A51

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 14.5 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#5A4351

#435B4C

Analogous

#58435B

#5A4351

#5B4346

Triadic

#5A4351

#525B43

#43525B

Split-Complementary

#5A4351

#465B43

#435B58

Tetradic

#5A4351

#5B5843

#435B4C

#43465B

Monochromatic

#0F0B0D

#2F232A

#5A4351

#876479

#AA8D9F

Rectangle

#5A4351

#5B4C43

#435B4C

#43525B

Compound

#5A4351

#5B4346

#435B4C

#435B58

Variations

Lighter

#836176

#A38899

#C8BBC3

Darker

#493542

#33242D

#1E151A

Saturation

#534B50

#5B4352

#7D225A

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

8.91:1

AAA

vs Black

2.36:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5A4351

#4C4D51

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5A4351

#48484F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5A4351

#594646

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Smoked Amethyst strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#835F58

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5A4351

Daylight 5500K

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

#70647C

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.

#32543F

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: #5A4351;

CSS — background

background-color: #5A4351;

CSS Variable

--color-smoked-amethyst: #5A4351;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'smoked-amethyst': '#5A4351' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5A4351] text-[#5A4351]

SCSS

$smoked-amethyst: #5A4351;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5A4351?

#5A4351 is Smoked Amethyst, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #5A4351 warm or cool?

Smoked Amethyst reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Smoked Amethyst?

Smoked Amethyst works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Smoked Amethyst?

Smoked Amethyst pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Smoked Amethyst?

You can download Smoked Amethyst 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 Smoked Amethyst?

The hex code is #5A4351. In RGB it's 90, 67, 81, and in HSL it's 323°, 15%, 31%.

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