PURPLES

Bruised Bear

#5D3954

RGB 93, 57, 84 · HSL 315°, 24%, 29% · CMYK 0, 39, 10, 64

Bruised Bear is #5D3954 in HEX — rgb(93, 57, 84), hsl(315°, 24%, 29%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 10%, 64%).

Bruised Bear pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 315°, 24%, 29%. 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#5D3954

RGB93, 57, 84

HSL315°, 24%, 29%

HSV315°, 39%, 36%

CMYK0, 39, 10, 64

Decimal6109524

CSS RGBrgb(93, 57, 84)

CSS HSLhsl(315, 24%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 2.4 · #5E3D5A

Dulux

Pink Rebel S46H9

ΔE 2.9 · #58324D

Benjamin Moore

Autumn 2073-20

ΔE 3.3 · #5E3E55

Dunn-Edwards

Primitive Plum DEA195

ΔE 3.7 · #663C55

PPG

Love Potion 1179-7

ΔE 4.1 · #603E53

Sherwin-Williams

Mature Grape SW6286

ΔE 4.4 · #5F3F54

Vista Paint

Purple Stiletto C-1172

ΔE 4.7 · #5F3E52

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 5.7 · #6D3F5B

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Stiletto 1173

ΔE 5.8 · #624154

Kilz

Aged To Perfection LA290-02

ΔE 5.9 · #6B4157

Behr

Plum Rich MQ5-35

ΔE 6.1 · #644761

Valspar

Poetic Purple 1010-8

ΔE 6.2 · #5D3A4B

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 12.4 · #5D3B42

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 15 · #4D3E45

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 16.4 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 22.7 · #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

#5D3954

#385C41

Analogous

#53385C

#5D3954

#5C3841

Triadic

#5D3954

#535C38

#38535C

Split-Complementary

#5D3954

#415C38

#385C53

Tetradic

#5D3954

#5C5338

#385C41

#38415C

Monochromatic

#100A0E

#2C1B28

#5D3954

#8B557E

#B07DA3

Rectangle

#5D3954

#5C4138

#385C41

#38535C

Compound

#5D3954

#5C3841

#385C41

#385C53

Variations

Lighter

#89547B

#A97C9D

#CAB5C5

Darker

#4A2C43

#331E2E

#1E111B

Saturation

#4F454D

#5C3853

#781C61

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

9.64:1

AAA

vs Black

2.18:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5D3954

#474A54

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5D3954

#414151

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5D3954

#5B3F3E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Bruised Bear 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

#85575A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5D3954

Daylight 5500K

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

#725C7E

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.

#2F4F37

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: #5D3954;

CSS — background

background-color: #5D3954;

CSS Variable

--color-bruised-bear: #5D3954;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bruised-bear': '#5D3954' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5D3954] text-[#5D3954]

SCSS

$bruised-bear: #5D3954;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5D3954?

#5D3954 is Bruised Bear, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #5D3954 warm or cool?

Bruised Bear reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bruised Bear?

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

What colors pair well with Bruised Bear?

Bruised Bear 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 Bruised Bear?

You can download Bruised Bear 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 Bruised Bear?

The hex code is #5D3954. In RGB it's 93, 57, 84, and in HSL it's 315°, 24%, 29%.

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