NEUTRALS

Purple Fury

#5C4D5C

RGB 92, 77, 92 · HSL 300°, 9%, 33% · CMYK 0, 16, 0, 64

Purple Fury is #5C4D5C in HEX — rgb(92, 77, 92), hsl(300°, 9%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 0%, 64%).

Purple Fury pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 300°, 9%, 33%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#5C4D5C

RGB92, 77, 92

HSL300°, 9%, 33%

HSV300°, 16%, 36%

CMYK0, 16, 0, 64

Decimal6049116

CSS RGBrgb(92, 77, 92)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 9%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Wishing Star S45C7

ΔE 2.3 · #604F5B

Behr

Grand Plum N120-7

ΔE 2.5 · #574756

Benjamin Moore

Grappa 1393

ΔE 3.2 · #554657

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Trinket DE5979

ΔE 3.3 · #665261

Valspar

Regal Plum 1002-7A

ΔE 3.4 · #64535F

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum Perfect 1292

ΔE 4 · #514555

Vista Paint

Vivid Vision C-1226

ΔE 4.6 · #5E4B61

PPG

Purple Parlor 13-17

ΔE 4.8 · #595461

Kilz

Mulberry RA100-02

ΔE 4.8 · #564A52

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 5.8 · #50414C

Sherwin-Williams

Quixotic Plum SW6265

ΔE 6.3 · #4A4653

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 8.3 · #4D3E45

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 9.3 · #6F595D

RAL

Graphite Grey 7024

ΔE 9.7 · #474A51

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 11.5 · #575757

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 11.6 · #583F40

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral red undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#5C4D5C

#4D5C4D

Analogous

#544D5C

#5C4D5C

#5C4D54

Triadic

#5C4D5C

#5C5C4D

#4D5C5C

Split-Complementary

#5C4D5C

#545C4D

#4D5C54

Tetradic

#5C4D5C

#5C544D

#4D5C4D

#4D545C

Monochromatic

#0E0C0E

#322A32

#5C4D5C

#856F85

#A998A9

Rectangle

#5C4D5C

#5C4D4D

#4D5C4D

#4D5C5C

Compound

#5C4D5C

#5C4D54

#4D5C4D

#4D5C54

Variations

Lighter

#816C81

#A091A0

#C7BFC7

Darker

#4A3D4A

#332A33

#1E181E

Saturation

#565256

#5C4D5C

#822682

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

7.86:1

AAA

vs Black

2.67:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5C4D5C

#52545C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5C4D5C

#50505A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5C4D5C

#5A504F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Purple Fury gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#846660

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5C4D5C

Daylight 5500K

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

#726B84

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.

#365936

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: #5C4D5C;

CSS — background

background-color: #5C4D5C;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-fury: #5C4D5C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-fury': '#5C4D5C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5C4D5C] text-[#5C4D5C]

SCSS

$purple-fury: #5C4D5C;

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#504C5B · ΔE 4.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5C4D5C?

#5C4D5C is Purple Fury, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5C4D5C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple Fury?

Purple Fury works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Purple Fury?

Purple Fury pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Purple Fury?

You can download Purple Fury 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 Fury?

The hex code is #5C4D5C. In RGB it's 92, 77, 92, and in HSL it's 300°, 9%, 33%.

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