PURPLES

Velvet Beret

#5C466B

RGB 92, 70, 107 · HSL 276°, 21%, 35% · CMYK 14, 35, 0, 58

Velvet Beret is #5C466B in HEX — rgb(92, 70, 107), hsl(276°, 21%, 35%), cmyk(14%, 35%, 0%, 58%).

Velvet Beret pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 276°, 21%, 35%. 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#5C466B

RGB92, 70, 107

HSL276°, 21%, 35%

HSV276°, 35%, 42%

CMYK14, 35, 0, 58

Decimal6047339

CSS RGBrgb(92, 70, 107)

CSS HSLhsl(276, 21%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Exotic Eggplant S110-7

ΔE 1.2 · #5C4468

Dunn-Edwards

Your Majesty DE5986

ΔE 1.7 · #61496E

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunset Serenade 1236

ΔE 2.1 · #594265

Kilz

Rich Sari RA120-02

ΔE 2.1 · #5F4B70

Vista Paint

Sunset Serenade C-1235

ΔE 2.2 · #574165

Dulux

Gengiana S45D8

ΔE 2.6 · #5E4871

Valspar

Velvet Beret 1001-3A

ΔE 5.7 · #675375

Sherwin-Williams

Impulsive Purple SW6832

ΔE 5.7 · #624977

PPG

Pansy Petal 1177-7

ΔE 5.9 · #5F4561

Benjamin Moore

Gentle 2071-20

ΔE 5.9 · #533D69

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 7.5 · #5E3D5A

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 8.6 · #6C4675

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 14 · #7B598F

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 16.6 · #50414C

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 16.9 · #3A5170

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 18.7 · #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

#5C466B

#566C47

Analogous

#4A476C

#5C466B

#6C4768

Triadic

#5C466B

#6C5D47

#476C5D

Split-Complementary

#5C466B

#686C47

#476C4A

Tetradic

#5C466B

#6C4A47

#566C47

#47686C

Monochromatic

#0D0A0F

#35283E

#5C466B

#85659A

#A993B8

Rectangle

#5C466B

#6C4756

#566C47

#476C5D

Compound

#5C466B

#6C4768

#566C47

#476C4A

Variations

Lighter

#806194

#9F8AAD

#C7BCCE

Darker

#4B3857

#33263C

#1E1623

Saturation

#5A545F

#5D476C

#64238F

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

8.26:1

AAA

vs Black

2.54:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5C466B

#4A526B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5C466B

#4A4A67

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5C466B

#594E4A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Velvet Beret 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

#84616B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5C466B

Daylight 5500K

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

#726690

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.

#485F39

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: #5C466B;

CSS — background

background-color: #5C466B;

CSS Variable

--color-velvet-beret: #5C466B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'velvet-beret': '#5C466B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5C466B] text-[#5C466B]

SCSS

$velvet-beret: #5C466B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5C466B?

#5C466B is Velvet Beret, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #5C466B warm or cool?

Velvet Beret reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Velvet Beret?

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

What colors pair well with Velvet Beret?

Velvet Beret 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 Velvet Beret?

You can download Velvet Beret 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 Velvet Beret?

The hex code is #5C466B. In RGB it's 92, 70, 107, and in HSL it's 276°, 21%, 35%.

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