PURPLES

Paparazzi

#5A4A64

RGB 90, 74, 100 · HSL 277°, 15%, 34% · CMYK 10, 26, 0, 61

Paparazzi is #5A4A64 in HEX — rgb(90, 74, 100), hsl(277°, 15%, 34%), cmyk(10%, 26%, 0%, 61%).

Paparazzi pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 277°, 15%, 34%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#5A4A64

RGB90, 74, 100

HSL277°, 15%, 34%

HSV277°, 26%, 39%

CMYK10, 26, 0, 61

Decimal5917284

CSS RGBrgb(90, 74, 100)

CSS HSLhsl(277, 15%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Purple People Eater S45C8

ΔE 2 · #5A4763

Hallman-Lindsay

Soul Train 1299

ΔE 2.2 · #58475E

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Potion DE5958

ΔE 2.3 · #5C4F6A

Vista Paint

Soul Train C-1298

ΔE 2.8 · #57455C

Benjamin Moore

Purple 2072-30

ΔE 3.1 · #614C63

Behr

Urban Legend N100-6

ΔE 3.3 · #524A64

Valspar

Plum Good 4011-10

ΔE 3.8 · #54415B

PPG

Pansy Petal 1177-7

ΔE 4.5 · #5F4561

Kilz

Wine Hour RA290-02

ΔE 6.5 · #5E5871

Sherwin-Williams

Plummy SW6558

ΔE 6.6 · #675A75

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 8.3 · #5E3D5A

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 10.2 · #50414C

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 12.4 · #6C6881

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 12.7 · #423A45

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 13 · #334059

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 17.9 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#5A4A64

#54644A

Analogous

#4D4A64

#5A4A64

#644A61

Triadic

#5A4A64

#645A4A

#4A645A

Split-Complementary

#5A4A64

#61644A

#4A644D

Tetradic

#5A4A64

#644D4A

#54644A

#4A6164

Monochromatic

#0D0B0F

#322938

#5A4A64

#816A90

#A695B1

Rectangle

#5A4A64

#644A54

#54644A

#4A645A

Compound

#5A4A64

#644A61

#54644A

#4A644D

Variations

Lighter

#7D668A

#9D8DA7

#C6BECA

Darker

#483A50

#322838

#1D1721

Saturation

#58535B

#5A4A64

#622589

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

8.08:1

AAA

vs Black

2.60:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5A4A64

#4D5264

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5A4A64

#4D4D61

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5A4A64

#584F4D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Paparazzi 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

#836466

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5A4A64

Daylight 5500K

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

#70698A

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.

#455C37

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: #5A4A64;

CSS — background

background-color: #5A4A64;

CSS Variable

--color-paparazzi: #5A4A64;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'paparazzi': '#5A4A64' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5A4A64] text-[#5A4A64]

SCSS

$paparazzi: #5A4A64;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5A4A64?

#5A4A64 is Paparazzi, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #5A4A64 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Paparazzi?

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

What colors pair well with Paparazzi?

Paparazzi 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 Paparazzi?

You can download Paparazzi 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 Paparazzi?

The hex code is #5A4A64. In RGB it's 90, 74, 100, and in HSL it's 277°, 15%, 34%.

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