PURPLES

Kimono Violet

#5D395F

RGB 93, 57, 95 · HSL 297°, 25%, 30% · CMYK 2, 40, 0, 63

Kimono Violet is #5D395F in HEX — rgb(93, 57, 95), hsl(297°, 25%, 30%), cmyk(2%, 40%, 0%, 63%).

Kimono Violet pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 297°, 25%, 30%. 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#5D395F

RGB93, 57, 95

HSL297°, 25%, 30%

HSV297°, 40%, 37%

CMYK2, 40, 0, 63

Decimal6109535

CSS RGBrgb(93, 57, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(297, 25%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Kimono Violet SW6839

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Joyous Song 1187

ΔE 1.7 · #5B365E

Vista Paint

Joyous Song C-1186

ΔE 2.4 · #5A345C

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Odyssey DEA143

ΔE 2.5 · #643E65

Dulux

Phantom Purple S49D9

ΔE 3.7 · #5D3258

PPG

Royal Plum 1178-7

ΔE 5 · #654161

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 5.7 · #5E3D5A

Benjamin Moore

Purplicious CSP-465

ΔE 5.9 · #4E3455

Behr

Exotic Eggplant S110-7

ΔE 6.1 · #5C4468

Kilz

Succulent RH280

ΔE 6.3 · #6A486C

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 7.8 · #6C4675

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 9 · #564371

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 16.1 · #7B598F

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 18.5 · #50414C

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 19.1 · #935E7C

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 22.5 · #1D375C

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

#5D395F

#3B6039

Analogous

#4B3960

#5D395F

#60394E

Triadic

#5D395F

#605E39

#39605E

Split-Complementary

#5D395F

#4E6039

#39604B

Tetradic

#5D395F

#604B39

#3B6039

#394E60

Monochromatic

#100A10

#2F1D30

#5D395F

#8D568F

#B080B3

Rectangle

#5D395F

#60393B

#3B6039

#39605E

Compound

#5D395F

#60394E

#3B6039

#39604B

Variations

Lighter

#89548C

#A87DAB

#CAB6CB

Darker

#4C2D4D

#341F36

#1F1120

Saturation

#524752

#5E3960

#781D7C

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

9.48:1

AAA

vs Black

2.22:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5D395F

#454B5F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5D395F

#41415B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5D395F

#5A423F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Kimono Violet 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

#855762

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5D395F

Daylight 5500K

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

#725C87

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEC

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.

#325131

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: #5D395F;

CSS — background

background-color: #5D395F;

CSS Variable

--color-kimono-violet: #5D395F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kimono-violet': '#5D395F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5D395F] text-[#5D395F]

SCSS

$kimono-violet: #5D395F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5D395F?

#5D395F is Kimono Violet, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #5D395F warm or cool?

Kimono Violet reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Kimono Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Kimono Violet?

Kimono Violet 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 Kimono Violet?

You can download Kimono Violet 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 Kimono Violet?

The hex code is #5D395F. In RGB it's 93, 57, 95, and in HSL it's 297°, 25%, 30%.

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