PURPLES

Lounge Violet

#5E336D

RGB 94, 51, 109 · HSL 284°, 36%, 31% · CMYK 14, 53, 0, 57

Lounge Violet is #5E336D in HEX — rgb(94, 51, 109), hsl(284°, 36%, 31%), cmyk(14%, 53%, 0%, 57%).

Lounge Violet pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 284°, 36%, 31%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#5E336D

RGB94, 51, 109

HSL284°, 36%, 31%

HSV284°, 53%, 43%

CMYK14, 53, 0, 57

Decimal6173549

CSS RGBrgb(94, 51, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(284, 36%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Maroon 100D-7

ΔE 4.9 · #663368

Dulux

Purple Wisdom S45H9

ΔE 6.7 · #634073

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 7.4 · #583E7B

Dunn-Edwards

Palace Purple DE5993

ΔE 7.8 · #68457A

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Light 1180

ΔE 9.8 · #673B66

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 10 · #6C4675

PPG

Perfectly Purple 1176-7

ΔE 10.3 · #694878

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 10.7 · #674C87

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 12.1 · #564371

Sherwin-Williams

Impulsive Purple SW6832

ΔE 12.2 · #624977

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 12.6 · #604C7F

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 15.2 · #652F53

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 15.3 · #7B598F

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 24.1 · #243F90

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 25.5 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 30.5 · #50414C

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 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

#5E336D

#426C33

Analogous

#40336C

#5E336D

#6C335E

Triadic

#5E336D

#6C5C33

#336C5C

Split-Complementary

#5E336D

#5E6C33

#336C40

Tetradic

#5E336D

#6C4033

#426C33

#335E6C

Monochromatic

#0F0811

#301A37

#5E336D

#894BA0

#AC78BF

Rectangle

#5E336D

#6C3342

#426C33

#336C5C

Compound

#5E336D

#6C335E

#426C33

#336C40

Variations

Lighter

#85499B

#A575B6

#C9B2D1

Darker

#4A2757

#341A3D

#1E0F24

Saturation

#534758

#5C336C

#681985

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

9.68:1

AAA

vs Black

2.17:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5E336D

#3F4B6D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5E336D

#3D3D68

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5E336D

#59423C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Lounge 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

#86536D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5E336D

Daylight 5500K

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

#735891

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE9EC

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#3A582F

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: #5E336D;

CSS — background

background-color: #5E336D;

CSS Variable

--color-lounge-violet: #5E336D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lounge-violet': '#5E336D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5E336D] text-[#5E336D]

SCSS

$lounge-violet: #5E336D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5E336D?

#5E336D is Lounge Violet, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #5E336D warm or cool?

Lounge Violet reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Lounge Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Lounge Violet?

Lounge 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 Lounge Violet?

You can download Lounge 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 Lounge Violet?

The hex code is #5E336D. In RGB it's 94, 51, 109, and in HSL it's 284°, 36%, 31%.

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