PURPLES

Purple Splendour

#5E3B6A

RGB 94, 59, 106 · HSL 285°, 28%, 32% · CMYK 11, 44, 0, 58

Purple Splendour is #5E3B6A in HEX — rgb(94, 59, 106), hsl(285°, 28%, 32%), cmyk(11%, 44%, 0%, 58%).

Purple Splendour pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 285°, 28%, 32%. 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#5E3B6A

RGB94, 59, 106

HSL285°, 28%, 32%

HSV285°, 44%, 42%

CMYK11, 44, 0, 58

Decimal6175594

CSS RGBrgb(94, 59, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(285, 28%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Tropical Iris S45G9

ΔE 1.5 · #5A3A68

Hallman-Lindsay

Magenta Red Lips 1194

ΔE 3 · #62416D

Vista Paint

Magenta Red Lips C-1193

ΔE 3.1 · #61416D

Behr

Fine Wine S120-7

ΔE 3.7 · #613668

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 5.1 · #6C4675

Benjamin Moore

Gentle 2071-20

ΔE 5.3 · #533D69

PPG

Perfectly Purple 1176-7

ΔE 5.3 · #694878

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Odyssey DEA143

ΔE 5.4 · #643E65

Sherwin-Williams

Kimono Violet SW6839

ΔE 5.6 · #5D395F

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 6.5 · #564371

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 8.5 · #604C7F

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 11 · #5E3D5A

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 12.9 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 20.9 · #935E7C

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 22.8 · #1D375C

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 23.4 · #50414C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#5E3B6A

#46683B

Analogous

#463B68

#5E3B6A

#683B5D

Triadic

#5E3B6A

#685D3B

#3B685D

Split-Complementary

#5E3B6A

#5D683B

#3B6846

Tetradic

#5E3B6A

#68463B

#46683B

#3B5D68

Monochromatic

#0F0910

#311F37

#5E3B6A

#895699

#AC83B9

Rectangle

#5E3B6A

#683B46

#46683B

#3B685D

Compound

#5E3B6A

#683B5D

#46683B

#3B6846

Variations

Lighter

#855495

#A37EB0

#C8B6CE

Darker

#4B2E54

#341F3B

#1E1223

Saturation

#554B58

#5D3B68

#6C1D86

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

9.09:1

AAA

vs Black

2.31:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5E3B6A

#444E6A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5E3B6A

#434365

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5E3B6A

#5A4642

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple Splendour 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

#86596B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5E3B6A

Daylight 5500K

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

#735E8F

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#3D5734

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: #5E3B6A;

CSS — background

background-color: #5E3B6A;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-splendour: #5E3B6A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-splendour': '#5E3B6A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5E3B6A] text-[#5E3B6A]

SCSS

$purple-splendour: #5E3B6A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5E3B6A?

#5E3B6A is Purple Splendour, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #5E3B6A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple Splendour?

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

What colors pair well with Purple Splendour?

Purple Splendour 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 Splendour?

You can download Purple Splendour 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 Splendour?

The hex code is #5E3B6A. In RGB it's 94, 59, 106, and in HSL it's 285°, 28%, 32%.

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