PURPLES

Blue Tulip

#5B4671

RGB 91, 70, 113 · HSL 269°, 23%, 36% · CMYK 19, 38, 0, 56

Blue Tulip is #5B4671 in HEX — rgb(91, 70, 113), hsl(269°, 23%, 36%), cmyk(19%, 38%, 0%, 56%).

Blue Tulip pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 269°, 23%, 36%. 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#5B4671

RGB91, 70, 113

HSL269°, 23%, 36%

HSV269°, 38%, 44%

CMYK19, 38, 0, 56

Decimal5981809

CSS RGBrgb(91, 70, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(269, 23%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Blue Tulip S44E8

Exact match

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 2.5 · #564371

Sherwin-Williams

Impulsive Purple SW6832

ΔE 2.8 · #624977

Benjamin Moore

Gentle 2071-20

ΔE 3.8 · #533D69

Dunn-Edwards

Royal Robe DE5972

ΔE 4.1 · #614A7B

Behr

Perpetual Purple MQ5-42

ΔE 4.1 · #594D79

Kilz

Rich Sari RA120-02

ΔE 4.2 · #5F4B70

Vista Paint

Dark Triumph K-32

ΔE 4.5 · #4D406B

Hallman-Lindsay

Voldemort 1257

ΔE 4.5 · #4D416B

PPG

Imperial Purple 1175-7

ΔE 4.7 · #534A77

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 7.1 · #6C4675

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 10.5 · #5E3D5A

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 11.9 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 17.9 · #3A5170

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 18.7 · #1D375C

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 19.6 · #636E8F

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 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

#5B4671

#5D7147

Analogous

#474771

#5B4671

#704771

Triadic

#5B4671

#715B47

#47715B

Split-Complementary

#5B4671

#717047

#477147

Tetradic

#5B4671

#714747

#5D7147

#477170

Monochromatic

#0F0C13

#352942

#5B4671

#81659F

#A894BC

Rectangle

#5B4671

#71475D

#5D7147

#47715B

Compound

#5B4671

#704771

#5D7147

#477147

Variations

Lighter

#7B6099

#9C8AB0

#C6BDCF

Darker

#49385B

#32263F

#1D1625

Saturation

#5C5562

#5B4771

#5A2394

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

8.21:1

AAA

vs Black

2.56:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5B4671

#485271

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5B4671

#4A4A6D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5B4671

#574F4B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Blue Tulip 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

#846170

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5B4671

Daylight 5500K

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

#716694

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#4F623B

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: #5B4671;

CSS — background

background-color: #5B4671;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-tulip: #5B4671;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-tulip': '#5B4671' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5B4671] text-[#5B4671]

SCSS

$blue-tulip: #5B4671;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5B4671?

#5B4671 is Blue Tulip, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #5B4671 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Tulip?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Tulip?

Blue Tulip 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 Blue Tulip?

You can download Blue Tulip 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 Blue Tulip?

The hex code is #5B4671. In RGB it's 91, 70, 113, and in HSL it's 269°, 23%, 36%.

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