PURPLES

Imperial Purple

#5B3167

RGB 91, 49, 103 · HSL 287°, 36%, 30% · CMYK 12, 52, 0, 60

Imperial Purple is #5B3167 in HEX — rgb(91, 49, 103), hsl(287°, 36%, 30%), cmyk(12%, 52%, 0%, 60%).

Imperial Purple pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 287°, 36%, 30%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#5B3167

RGB91, 49, 103

HSL287°, 36%, 30%

HSV287°, 52%, 40%

CMYK12, 52, 0, 60

Decimal5976423

CSS RGBrgb(91, 49, 103)

CSS HSLhsl(287, 36%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fine Wine S120-7

ΔE 3.4 · #613668

Dulux

Purple Wisdom S45H9

ΔE 6.4 · #634073

Vista Paint

Iris Impact K-0

ΔE 7.9 · #683C68

Dunn-Edwards

Palace Purple DE5993

ΔE 8.1 · #68457A

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Light 1180

ΔE 8.2 · #673B66

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 9.4 · #6C4675

PPG

Perfectly Purple 1176-7

ΔE 9.9 · #694878

Benjamin Moore

Gentle 2071-20

ΔE 10 · #533D69

Sherwin-Williams

Kimono Violet SW6839

ΔE 10.1 · #5D395F

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 11.2 · #564371

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 12.5 · #604C7F

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 13.2 · #652F53

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 16 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 24.9 · #935E7C

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 25.5 · #243F90

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 28.3 · #50414C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#5B3167

#3D6831

Analogous

#413168

#5B3167

#683158

Triadic

#5B3167

#685C31

#31685C

Split-Complementary

#5B3167

#586831

#316841

Tetradic

#5B3167

#684131

#3D6831

#315868

Monochromatic

#0F0811

#2E1834

#5B3167

#8A499C

#AE74BE

Rectangle

#5B3167

#68313D

#3D6831

#31685C

Compound

#5B3167

#683158

#3D6831

#316841

Variations

Lighter

#874899

#A673B5

#C9B1D0

Darker

#4A2654

#34193B

#1E0E23

Saturation

#514455

#5C3168

#6A1881

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

10.10:1

AAA

vs Black

2.08:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5B3167

#3D4867

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5B3167

#3B3B62

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5B3167

#563F39

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Imperial 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

#845168

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5B3167

Daylight 5500K

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

#71568D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE9EC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#36552D

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: #5B3167;

CSS — background

background-color: #5B3167;

CSS Variable

--color-imperial-purple: #5B3167;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'imperial-purple': '#5B3167' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5B3167] text-[#5B3167]

SCSS

$imperial-purple: #5B3167;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5B3167?

#5B3167 is Imperial Purple, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #5B3167 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Imperial Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Imperial Purple?

Imperial 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 Imperial Purple?

You can download Imperial 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 Imperial Purple?

The hex code is #5B3167. In RGB it's 91, 49, 103, and in HSL it's 287°, 36%, 30%.

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