PURPLES

Benikakehana Purple

#5A4F74

RGB 90, 79, 116 · HSL 258°, 19%, 38% · CMYK 22, 32, 0, 55

Benikakehana Purple is #5A4F74 in HEX — rgb(90, 79, 116), hsl(258°, 19%, 38%), cmyk(22%, 32%, 0%, 55%).

Benikakehana Purple pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 258°, 19%, 38%. 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#5A4F74

RGB90, 79, 116

HSL258°, 19%, 38%

HSV258°, 32%, 45%

CMYK22, 32, 0, 55

Decimal5918580

CSS RGBrgb(90, 79, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(258, 19%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2070-30

ΔE 3.6 · #554E6E

Kilz

Rich Sari RA120-02

ΔE 3.6 · #5F4B70

Dulux

Taylor S43D7

ΔE 4 · #5D5779

Behr

Shy Violet 680F-6

ΔE 4 · #61557F

Hallman-Lindsay

True Romance 1250

ΔE 4.6 · #4D456A

Valspar

Velvet Beret 1001-3A

ΔE 4.7 · #675375

Dunn-Edwards

Exotic Evening DE5951

ΔE 5.2 · #58516E

PPG

Imperial Purple 1175-7

ΔE 5.5 · #534A77

Vista Paint

True Romance C-1249

ΔE 6 · #4A4268

Sherwin-Williams

Izmir Purple SW6825

ΔE 7.2 · #4D426E

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 11.8 · #5E3D5A

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 12.1 · #6C4675

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 12.8 · #3A5170

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 14 · #636E8F

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 14.5 · #7B598F

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 17.2 · #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

#5A4F74

#68734E

Analogous

#4E5673

#5A4F74

#6C4E73

Triadic

#5A4F74

#735A4E

#4E735A

Split-Complementary

#5A4F74

#736C4E

#56734E

Tetradic

#5A4F74

#734E56

#68734E

#4E736C

Monochromatic

#131118

#363046

#5A4F74

#7E709E

#A79EBD

Rectangle

#5A4F74

#734E68

#68734E

#4E735A

Compound

#5A4F74

#6C4E73

#68734E

#56734E

Variations

Lighter

#776899

#9A91AF

#C5C0CF

Darker

#473E5D

#312A40

#1C1826

Saturation

#5F5B66

#5A4E73

#4A279B

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

7.49:1

AAA

vs Black

2.81:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5A4F74

#4D5774

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5A4F74

#515170

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5A4F74

#565652

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Benikakehana Purple 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

#836872

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5A4F74

Daylight 5500K

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

#706D96

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.

#5B673E

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: #5A4F74;

CSS — background

background-color: #5A4F74;

CSS Variable

--color-benikakehana-purple: #5A4F74;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'benikakehana-purple': '#5A4F74' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5A4F74] text-[#5A4F74]

SCSS

$benikakehana-purple: #5A4F74;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5A4F74?

#5A4F74 is Benikakehana Purple, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #5A4F74 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Benikakehana Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Benikakehana Purple?

Benikakehana Purple 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 Benikakehana Purple?

You can download Benikakehana Purple 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 Benikakehana Purple?

The hex code is #5A4F74. In RGB it's 90, 79, 116, and in HSL it's 258°, 19%, 38%.

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