PURPLES

Polka Dot Plum

#5A4458

RGB 90, 68, 88 · HSL 305°, 14%, 31% · CMYK 0, 24, 2, 65

Polka Dot Plum is #5A4458 in HEX — rgb(90, 68, 88), hsl(305°, 14%, 31%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 2%, 65%).

Polka Dot Plum pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 305°, 14%, 31%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#5A4458

RGB90, 68, 88

HSL305°, 14%, 31%

HSV305°, 24%, 35%

CMYK0, 24, 2, 65

Decimal5915736

CSS RGBrgb(90, 68, 88)

CSS HSLhsl(305, 14%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Crowd Pleaser 1208

ΔE 0.7 · #5B4459

Vista Paint

Crowd Pleaser C-1207

ΔE 1.2 · #5A4257

Behr

Oriental Eggplant PPU17-02

ΔE 3 · #533E50

Dulux

Parma Violet S45B8

ΔE 3.1 · #54455A

Benjamin Moore

Grappa 1393

ΔE 3.5 · #554657

Kilz

Eggplant RA110-02

ΔE 3.8 · #503C50

Dunn-Edwards

Mulberry DEA194

ΔE 4.2 · #593C50

Valspar

Plum Good 4011-10

ΔE 4.3 · #54415B

Sherwin-Williams

Mature Grape SW6286

ΔE 4.6 · #5F3F54

PPG

Purple Basil 1046-7

ΔE 5.1 · #5C4450

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 6.6 · #50414C

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 7.3 · #5E3D5A

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 9.3 · #4D3E45

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 11.1 · #6D3F5B

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 12.4 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 16.5 · #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

#5A4458

#445A46

Analogous

#51445A

#5A4458

#5A444D

Triadic

#5A4458

#585A44

#44585A

Split-Complementary

#5A4458

#4D5A44

#445A51

Tetradic

#5A4458

#5A5144

#445A46

#444D5A

Monochromatic

#0F0B0E

#2F232E

#5A4458

#866583

#A98EA7

Rectangle

#5A4458

#5A4644

#445A46

#44585A

Compound

#5A4458

#5A444D

#445A46

#445A51

Variations

Lighter

#826280

#A289A0

#C7BBC6

Darker

#493647

#322531

#1D151D

Saturation

#524C52

#5A4458

#7C2275

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

8.74:1

AAA

vs Black

2.40:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5A4458

#4B4E58

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5A4458

#484856

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5A4458

#584847

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Polka Dot Plum 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

#83605D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5A4458

Daylight 5500K

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

#706581

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.

#325435

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: #5A4458;

CSS — background

background-color: #5A4458;

CSS Variable

--color-polka-dot-plum: #5A4458;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'polka-dot-plum': '#5A4458' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5A4458] text-[#5A4458]

SCSS

$polka-dot-plum: #5A4458;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5A4458?

#5A4458 is Polka Dot Plum, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #5A4458 warm or cool?

Polka Dot Plum reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Polka Dot Plum?

Polka Dot Plum works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Polka Dot Plum?

Polka Dot Plum 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 Polka Dot Plum?

You can download Polka Dot Plum 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 Polka Dot Plum?

The hex code is #5A4458. In RGB it's 90, 68, 88, and in HSL it's 305°, 14%, 31%.

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