NEUTRALS

Purple Empire

#5A4D55

RGB 90, 77, 85 · HSL 323°, 8%, 33% · CMYK 0, 14, 6, 65

Purple Empire is #5A4D55 in HEX — rgb(90, 77, 85), hsl(323°, 8%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 6%, 65%).

Purple Empire pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 323°, 8%, 33%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#5A4D55
RGB90, 77, 85
HSL323°, 8%, 33%
HSV323°, 14%, 35%
CMYK0, 14, 6, 65
Decimal5918037
CSS RGBrgb(90, 77, 85)
CSS HSLhsl(323, 8%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Purple Empire S45B7

ΔE 0.8 · #594D54

Kilz

Mulberry RA100-02

ΔE 1.4 · #564A52

Benjamin Moore

Camelot CC-4

ΔE 1.8 · #5E4D55

PPG

Pinot Noir 13-18

ΔE 2.5 · #605258

Behr

Beechwood 720B-6

ΔE 2.8 · #59494E

Valspar

Regal Plum 1002-7A

ΔE 4.2 · #64535F

Vista Paint

My Place or Yours? C-1312

ΔE 4.6 · #4E434C

Hallman-Lindsay

My Place Or Yours? 1313

ΔE 4.8 · #4F434E

Sherwin-Williams

Plum Brown SW6272

ΔE 5.2 · #4E4247

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 5.3 · #50414C

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Trinket DE5979

ΔE 5.9 · #665261

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 6.4 · #4D3E45

RAL

Graphite Grey 7024

ΔE 7.4 · #474A51

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 7.5 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 8 · #575757

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 9 · #583F40

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral red undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#5A4D55
#4D5B53

Analogous

#594D5B
#5A4D55
#5B4D4F

Triadic

#5A4D55
#565B4D
#4D565B

Split-Complementary

#5A4D55
#4F5B4D
#4D5B59

Tetradic

#5A4D55
#5B594D
#4D5B53
#4D4F5B

Monochromatic

#0E0C0D
#322A2F
#5A4D55
#84717D
#A899A2

Rectangle

#5A4D55
#5B534D
#4D5B53
#4D565B

Compound

#5A4D55
#5B4D4F
#4D5B53
#4D5B59

Variations

Lighter

#806D79
#9F929A
#C7C0C4

Darker

#493E45
#322A2F
#1D181C

Saturation

#565255
#5B4D56
#82275F

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

Aa

vs White

7.99:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

2.63:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5A4D55
#525255

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5A4D55
#4F4F54

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5A4D55
#594F4E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Purple Empire gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm
PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless
versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#83665B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5A4D55

Daylight 5500K

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

#706B7F

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.

#365943

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

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: #5A4D55;
CSS — background 
background-color: #5A4D55;
CSS Variable 
--color-purple-empire: #5A4D55;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'purple-empire': '#5A4D55' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#5A4D55] text-[#5A4D55]
SCSS 
$purple-empire: #5A4D55;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5A4D55?

#5A4D55 is Purple Empire, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5A4D55 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple Empire?

Purple Empire works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Purple Empire?

Purple Empire pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Purple Empire?

You can download Purple Empire 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 Empire?

The hex code is #5A4D55. In RGB it's 90, 77, 85, and in HSL it's 323°, 8%, 33%.

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