PURPLES

Purple Potion

#5C4F6A

RGB 92, 79, 106 · HSL 269°, 15%, 36% · CMYK 13, 25, 0, 58

Purple Potion is #5C4F6A in HEX — rgb(92, 79, 106), hsl(269°, 15%, 36%), cmyk(13%, 25%, 0%, 58%).

Purple Potion pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 269°, 15%, 36%. 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#5C4F6A

RGB92, 79, 106

HSL269°, 15%, 36%

HSV269°, 25%, 42%

CMYK13, 25, 0, 58

Decimal6049642

CSS RGBrgb(92, 79, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(269, 15%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Potion DE5958

Exact match

Behr

Illusionist MQ5-38

ΔE 2.4 · #574F68

Dulux

Rich Texture S44C7

ΔE 2.9 · #635671

Hallman-Lindsay

Vivid Vision 1227

ΔE 3.7 · #5E4B62

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2070-30

ΔE 3.9 · #554E6E

PPG

Magic Spell 1173-7

ΔE 4.1 · #544F66

Vista Paint

Vivid Vision C-1226

ΔE 4.1 · #5E4B61

Kilz

Wine Hour RA290-02

ΔE 4.4 · #5E5871

Sherwin-Williams

Plummy SW6558

ΔE 4.6 · #675A75

Valspar

Velvet Beret 1001-3A

ΔE 5.6 · #675375

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 10.2 · #5E3D5A

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 10.3 · #6C6881

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 11.6 · #50414C

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 12.9 · #3A5170

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 13.1 · #334059

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 17.7 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#5C4F6A

#5C6A4E

Analogous

#4E4E6A

#5C4F6A

#694E6A

Triadic

#5C4F6A

#6A5B4E

#4E6A5B

Split-Complementary

#5C4F6A

#6A694E

#4E6A4E

Tetradic

#5C4F6A

#6A4E4E

#5C6A4E

#4E6A69

Monochromatic

#0F0D12

#352E3E

#5C4F6A

#816F95

#A89BB5

Rectangle

#5C4F6A

#6A4E5C

#5C6A4E

#4E6A5B

Compound

#5C4F6A

#694E6A

#5C6A4E

#4E6A4E

Variations

Lighter

#7C6A8F

#9D91AA

#C6C0CC

Darker

#493E55

#322A3B

#1D1822

Saturation

#5C5860

#5B4E6A

#5A2791

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

7.55:1

AAA

vs Black

2.78:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5C4F6A

#50566A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5C4F6A

#515167

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5C4F6A

#595452

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple Potion 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

#84686B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5C4F6A

Daylight 5500K

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

#726D8F

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.

#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: #5C4F6A;

CSS — background

background-color: #5C4F6A;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-potion: #5C4F6A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-potion': '#5C4F6A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5C4F6A] text-[#5C4F6A]

SCSS

$purple-potion: #5C4F6A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5C4F6A?

#5C4F6A is Purple Potion, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #5C4F6A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple Potion?

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

What colors pair well with Purple Potion?

Purple Potion 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 Potion?

You can download Purple Potion 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 Potion?

The hex code is #5C4F6A. In RGB it's 92, 79, 106, and in HSL it's 269°, 15%, 36%.

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