PURPLES

Crowning

#5A4F6C

RGB 90, 79, 108 · HSL 263°, 16%, 37% · CMYK 17, 27, 0, 58

Crowning is #5A4F6C in HEX — rgb(90, 79, 108), hsl(263°, 16%, 37%), cmyk(17%, 27%, 0%, 58%).

Crowning pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 263°, 16%, 37%. 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#5A4F6C

RGB90, 79, 108

HSL263°, 16%, 37%

HSV263°, 27%, 42%

CMYK17, 27, 0, 58

Decimal5918572

CSS RGBrgb(90, 79, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(263, 16%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Potion DE5958

ΔE 1.5 · #5C4F6A

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2070-30

ΔE 2.5 · #554E6E

Behr

Illusionist MQ5-38

ΔE 2.8 · #574F68

Dulux

Rich Texture S44C7

ΔE 3.4 · #635671

PPG

Magic Spell 1173-7

ΔE 4.5 · #544F66

Kilz

Wine Hour RA290-02

ΔE 4.6 · #5E5871

Sherwin-Williams

Plummy SW6558

ΔE 5 · #675A75

Hallman-Lindsay

Vivid Vision 1227

ΔE 5 · #5E4B62

Valspar

Velvet Beret 1001-3A

ΔE 5.3 · #675375

Vista Paint

Vivid Vision C-1226

ΔE 5.5 · #5E4B61

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 10.4 · #6C6881

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 10.7 · #5E3D5A

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 12 · #3A5170

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 12.6 · #334059

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 12.7 · #50414C

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 18 · #1D375C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#5A4F6C

#626D4F

Analogous

#4F536D

#5A4F6C

#6A4F6D

Triadic

#5A4F6C

#6D5B4F

#4F6D5B

Split-Complementary

#5A4F6C

#6D6A4F

#536D4F

Tetradic

#5A4F6C

#6D4F53

#626D4F

#4F6D6A

Monochromatic

#110F15

#362F41

#5A4F6C

#807198

#A89DB8

Rectangle

#5A4F6C

#6D4F62

#626D4F

#4F6D5B

Compound

#5A4F6C

#6A4F6D

#626D4F

#536D4F

Variations

Lighter

#7A6A93

#9C92AC

#C5C0CD

Darker

#493F58

#322B3D

#1D1924

Saturation

#5D5A63

#5B4F6D

#522895

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

7.58:1

AAA

vs Black

2.77:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5A4F6C

#4F566C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5A4F6C

#515169

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5A4F6C

#575552

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Crowning 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

#83686C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5A4F6C

Daylight 5500K

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

#706D90

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#55643C

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: #5A4F6C;

CSS — background

background-color: #5A4F6C;

CSS Variable

--color-crowning: #5A4F6C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crowning': '#5A4F6C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5A4F6C] text-[#5A4F6C]

SCSS

$crowning: #5A4F6C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5A4F6C?

#5A4F6C is Crowning, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #5A4F6C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crowning?

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

What colors pair well with Crowning?

Crowning 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 Crowning?

You can download Crowning 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 Crowning?

The hex code is #5A4F6C. In RGB it's 90, 79, 108, and in HSL it's 263°, 16%, 37%.

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