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Ruby Violet

#5C384E

RGB 92, 56, 78 · HSL 323°, 24%, 29% · CMYK 0, 39, 15, 64

Ruby Violet is #5C384E in HEX — rgb(92, 56, 78), hsl(323°, 24%, 29%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 15%, 64%).

Ruby Violet pulls into the deep end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 323°, 24%, 29%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#5C384E

RGB92, 56, 78

HSL323°, 24%, 29%

HSV323°, 39%, 36%

CMYK0, 39, 15, 64

Decimal6043726

CSS RGBrgb(92, 56, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(323, 24%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Violet Posy S46F9

ΔE 1.9 · #60384E

PPG

Love Potion 1179-7

ΔE 2.6 · #603E53

Vista Paint

Purple Stiletto C-1172

ΔE 2.8 · #5F3E52

Benjamin Moore

Autumn 2073-20

ΔE 3 · #5E3E55

Valspar

Poetic Purple 1010-8

ΔE 3.2 · #5D3A4B

Sherwin-Williams

Mature Grape SW6286

ΔE 3.2 · #5F3F54

Dunn-Edwards

Mulberry DEA194

ΔE 3.4 · #593C50

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Stiletto 1173

ΔE 4.1 · #624154

Behr

Japanese Maple 120F-6

ΔE 4.5 · #654153

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 5.1 · #5E3D5A

Kilz

Aged To Perfection LA290-02

ΔE 5.2 · #6B4157

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 6.7 · #6D3F5B

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 9.3 · #5D3B42

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 12.8 · #4D3E45

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 13.5 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 20 · #392A27

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#5C384E

#385C46

Analogous

#58385C

#5C384E

#5C383C

Triadic

#5C384E

#4E5C38

#384E5C

Split-Complementary

#5C384E

#3C5C38

#385C58

Tetradic

#5C384E

#5C5838

#385C46

#383C5C

Monochromatic

#100A0D

#2C1B26

#5C384E

#8B5576

#B07D9C

Rectangle

#5C384E

#5C4638

#385C46

#384E5C

Compound

#5C384E

#5C383C

#385C46

#385C58

Variations

Lighter

#895474

#A97C98

#CAB5C2

Darker

#4A2C3F

#331E2B

#1E1119

Saturation

#4F454B

#5C384E

#781C55

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

9.86:1

AAA

vs Black

2.13:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5C384E

#47494E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5C384E

#40404C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5C384E

#5A3D3C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Ruby Violet strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#845756

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5C384E

Daylight 5500K

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

#725C7A

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#2F4F3B

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: #5C384E;

CSS — background

background-color: #5C384E;

CSS Variable

--color-ruby-violet: #5C384E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ruby-violet': '#5C384E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5C384E] text-[#5C384E]

SCSS

$ruby-violet: #5C384E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5C384E?

#5C384E is Ruby Violet, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #5C384E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ruby Violet?

Ruby Violet works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Ruby Violet?

Ruby Violet pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Ruby Violet?

You can download Ruby 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 Ruby Violet?

The hex code is #5C384E. In RGB it's 92, 56, 78, and in HSL it's 323°, 24%, 29%.

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