PURPLES

Phantom Purple

#5D3258

RGB 93, 50, 88 · HSL 307°, 30%, 28% · CMYK 0, 46, 5, 64

Phantom Purple is #5D3258 in HEX — rgb(93, 50, 88), hsl(307°, 30%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 5%, 64%).

Phantom Purple pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 307°, 30%, 28%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. 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#5D3258

RGB93, 50, 88

HSL307°, 30%, 28%

HSV307°, 46%, 36%

CMYK0, 46, 5, 64

Decimal6107736

CSS RGBrgb(93, 50, 88)

CSS HSLhsl(307, 30%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Phantom Purple S49D9

Exact match

Vista Paint

Joyous Song C-1186

ΔE 2.7 · #5A345C

Hallman-Lindsay

Joyous Song 1187

ΔE 3.2 · #5B365E

Sherwin-Williams

Kimono Violet SW6839

ΔE 3.7 · #5D395F

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Odyssey DEA143

ΔE 5.1 · #643E65

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 5.3 · #652F53

Benjamin Moore

Elderberry CSP-470

ΔE 5.5 · #612F4F

Behr

Vin Rouge 110D-7

ΔE 6 · #532448

PPG

Royal Plum 1178-7

ΔE 7 · #654161

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 8.6 · #6D3F5B

Kilz

Succulent RH280

ΔE 9.2 · #6A486C

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 12.3 · #564371

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 18.5 · #7B598F

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 19.2 · #5D3B42

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 20.1 · #935E7C

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 25 · #1D375C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#5D3258

#325D37

Analogous

#4C325D

#5D3258

#5D3242

Triadic

#5D3258

#585D32

#32585D

Split-Complementary

#5D3258

#425D32

#325D4C

Tetradic

#5D3258

#5D4C32

#325D37

#32425D

Monochromatic

#110910

#2B1729

#5D3258

#8F4D87

#B474AD

Rectangle

#5D3258

#5D3732

#325D37

#32585D

Compound

#5D3258

#5D3242

#325D37

#325D4C

Variations

Lighter

#8D4C85

#AD75A6

#CCB1C9

Darker

#4B2747

#341A31

#1F0F1D

Saturation

#4E414C

#5D3258

#76196B

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

10.18:1

AAA

vs Black

2.06:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5D3258

#434857

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5D3258

#3C3C54

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5D3258

#5A3B39

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Phantom Purple 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

#85525D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5D3258

Daylight 5500K

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

#725781

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#2D4C31

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: #5D3258;

CSS — background

background-color: #5D3258;

CSS Variable

--color-phantom-purple: #5D3258;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'phantom-purple': '#5D3258' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5D3258] text-[#5D3258]

SCSS

$phantom-purple: #5D3258;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5D3258?

#5D3258 is Phantom Purple, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #5D3258 warm or cool?

Phantom Purple reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Phantom Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Phantom Purple?

Phantom Purple 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 Phantom Purple?

You can download Phantom Purple 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 Phantom Purple?

The hex code is #5D3258. In RGB it's 93, 50, 88, and in HSL it's 307°, 30%, 28%.

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