PURPLES

Purple People Eater

#5B4763

RGB 91, 71, 99 · HSL 283°, 16%, 33% · CMYK 8, 28, 0, 61

Purple People Eater is #5B4763 in HEX — rgb(91, 71, 99), hsl(283°, 16%, 33%), cmyk(8%, 28%, 0%, 61%).

Purple People Eater pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 283°, 16%, 33%. 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#5B4763

RGB91, 71, 99

HSL283°, 16%, 33%

HSV283°, 28%, 39%

CMYK8, 28, 0, 61

Decimal5982051

CSS RGBrgb(91, 71, 99)

CSS HSLhsl(283, 16%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Purple People Eater S45C8

ΔE 0.4 · #5A4763

Benjamin Moore

Purple 1386

ΔE 2.3 · #5C445E

PPG

Pansy Petal 1177-7

ΔE 2.5 · #5F4561

Valspar

Plum Good 4011-10

ΔE 3 · #54415B

Vista Paint

Soul Train C-1298

ΔE 3.3 · #57455C

Hallman-Lindsay

Soul Train 1299

ΔE 3.3 · #58475E

Dunn-Edwards

Roman Purple DE5965

ΔE 4 · #524765

Behr

Plum Rich MQ5-35

ΔE 4.2 · #644761

Kilz

Rich Sari RA120-02

ΔE 5.7 · #5F4B70

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 6.3 · #5E3D5A

Sherwin-Williams

Mature Grape SW6286

ΔE 7.4 · #5F3F54

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 11.2 · #50414C

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 11.3 · #6D3F5B

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 13.7 · #423A45

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 14.1 · #334059

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 19.2 · #1D375C

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

#5B4763

#4E6247

Analogous

#4D4762

#5B4763

#62475C

Triadic

#5B4763

#625A47

#47625A

Split-Complementary

#5B4763

#5C6247

#47624D

Tetradic

#5B4763

#624D47

#4E6247

#475C62

Monochromatic

#0E0B0F

#312735

#5B4763

#83678E

#A792B0

Rectangle

#5B4763

#62474E

#4E6247

#47625A

Compound

#5B4763

#62475C

#4E6247

#47624D

Variations

Lighter

#7F6389

#9F8BA6

#C6BDCA

Darker

#48384F

#322636

#1D1620

Saturation

#565058

#5A4762

#692385

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

8.31:1

AAA

vs Black

2.53:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5B4763

#4C5163

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5B4763

#4B4B60

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5B4763

#584D4A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple People Eater 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

#846265

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5B4763

Daylight 5500K

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

#71678A

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#405936

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: #5B4763;

CSS — background

background-color: #5B4763;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-people-eater: #5B4763;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-people-eater': '#5B4763' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5B4763] text-[#5B4763]

SCSS

$purple-people-eater: #5B4763;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5B4763?

#5B4763 is Purple People Eater, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #5B4763 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple People Eater?

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

What colors pair well with Purple People Eater?

Purple People Eater 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 Purple People Eater?

You can download Purple People Eater 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 Purple People Eater?

The hex code is #5B4763. In RGB it's 91, 71, 99, and in HSL it's 283°, 16%, 33%.

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