PURPLES

Japanese Violet

#5B3256

RGB 91, 50, 86 · HSL 307°, 29%, 28% · CMYK 0, 45, 5, 64

Japanese Violet is #5B3256 in HEX — rgb(91, 50, 86), hsl(307°, 29%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 5%, 64%).

Japanese Violet pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 307°, 29%, 28%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. 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#5B3256

RGB91, 50, 86

HSL307°, 29%, 28%

HSV307°, 45%, 36%

CMYK0, 45, 5, 64

Decimal5976662

CSS RGBrgb(91, 50, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(307, 29%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Phantom Purple S49D9

ΔE 1.4 · #5D3258

Vista Paint

Joyous Song C-1186

ΔE 3.1 · #5A345C

Hallman-Lindsay

Joyous Song 1187

ΔE 3.5 · #5B365E

Sherwin-Williams

Kimono Violet SW6839

ΔE 3.6 · #5D395F

Benjamin Moore

Elderberry CSP-470

ΔE 5.2 · #612F4F

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Odyssey DEA143

ΔE 5.4 · #643E65

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 5.8 · #652F53

Behr

Vin Rouge 110D-7

ΔE 5.9 · #532448

PPG

Royal Plum 1178-7

ΔE 6.5 · #654161

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 8.2 · #6D3F5B

Kilz

Succulent RH280

ΔE 9.1 · #6A486C

Valspar

Plum Good 4011-10

ΔE 11.5 · #54415B

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 18 · #5D3B42

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 19.2 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 20.3 · #935E7C

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 24.3 · #1D375C

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#5B3256

#335C38

Analogous

#4C335C

#5B3256

#5C3343

Triadic

#5B3256

#575C33

#33575C

Split-Complementary

#5B3256

#435C33

#335C4C

Tetradic

#5B3256

#5C4C33

#335C38

#33435C

Monochromatic

#100910

#2B1829

#5B3256

#8D4E86

#B375AC

Rectangle

#5B3256

#5C3833

#335C38

#33575C

Compound

#5B3256

#5C3343

#335C38

#335C4C

Variations

Lighter

#8B4D84

#AC76A6

#CCB2C9

Darker

#4B2846

#341B31

#1E0F1D

Saturation

#4E414C

#5C3357

#75196B

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

10.32:1

AAA

vs Black

2.04:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5B3256

#424755

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5B3256

#3B3B52

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5B3256

#583B38

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Japanese Violet 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

#84525C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5B3256

Daylight 5500K

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

#715780

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEB

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.

#2E4C31

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: #5B3256;

CSS — background

background-color: #5B3256;

CSS Variable

--color-japanese-violet: #5B3256;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'japanese-violet': '#5B3256' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5B3256] text-[#5B3256]

SCSS

$japanese-violet: #5B3256;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5B3256?

#5B3256 is Japanese Violet, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #5B3256 warm or cool?

Japanese Violet reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Japanese Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Japanese Violet?

Japanese Violet 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 Japanese Violet?

You can download Japanese Violet 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 Japanese Violet?

The hex code is #5B3256. In RGB it's 91, 50, 86, and in HSL it's 307°, 29%, 28%.

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