PURPLES

Create .06

#5E3D5A

RGB 94, 61, 90 · HSL 307°, 21%, 30% · CMYK 0, 35, 4, 63

Create .06 is #5E3D5A in HEX — rgb(94, 61, 90), hsl(307°, 21%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 4%, 63%).

Create .06 pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 307°, 21%, 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#5E3D5A

RGB94, 61, 90

HSL307°, 21%, 30%

HSV307°, 35%, 37%

CMYK0, 35, 4, 63

Decimal6176090

CSS RGBrgb(94, 61, 90)

CSS HSLhsl(307, 21%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

Exact match

Dulux

Noble Violet S49C8

ΔE 2.8 · #5C415E

PPG

Royal Plum 1178-7

ΔE 2.9 · #654161

Benjamin Moore

Autumn 2073-20

ΔE 3.7 · #5E3E55

Behr

Plum Rich MQ5-35

ΔE 4.5 · #644761

Vista Paint

Dreamy Heaven C-1200

ΔE 4.8 · #563E56

Sherwin-Williams

Mature Grape SW6286

ΔE 5 · #5F3F54

Dunn-Edwards

Primitive Plum DEA195

ΔE 5.1 · #663C55

Hallman-Lindsay

Dreamy Heaven 1201

ΔE 5.2 · #594158

Valspar

Plum Good 4011-10

ΔE 6.2 · #54415B

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 6.3 · #6D3F5B

Kilz

Succulent RH280

ΔE 6.4 · #6A486C

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 13.3 · #50414C

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 15.5 · #4D3E45

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 17.5 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 22.6 · #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

#5E3D5A

#3C5D40

Analogous

#503C5D

#5E3D5A

#5D3C49

Triadic

#5E3D5A

#595D3C

#3C595D

Split-Complementary

#5E3D5A

#495D3C

#3C5D50

Tetradic

#5E3D5A

#5D503C

#3C5D40

#3C495D

Monochromatic

#0F0A0F

#2E1E2C

#5E3D5A

#8B5B85

#AE84A9

Rectangle

#5E3D5A

#5D403C

#3C5D40

#3C595D

Compound

#5E3D5A

#5D3C49

#3C5D40

#3C5D50

Variations

Lighter

#885982

#A781A3

#CAB7C8

Darker

#4B3048

#342032

#1E131D

Saturation

#514850

#5D3C59

#7B1E70

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

9.17:1

AAA

vs Black

2.29:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5E3D5A

#494D5A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5E3D5A

#444457

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5E3D5A

#5B4342

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Create .06 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

#865A5F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5E3D5A

Daylight 5500K

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

#735F83

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.

#315135

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: #5E3D5A;

CSS — background

background-color: #5E3D5A;

CSS Variable

--color-create-.06: #5E3D5A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'create-.06': '#5E3D5A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5E3D5A] text-[#5E3D5A]

SCSS

$create-.06: #5E3D5A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5E3D5A?

#5E3D5A is Create .06, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #5E3D5A warm or cool?

Create .06 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Create .06?

Create .06 works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Create .06?

Create .06 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 Create .06?

You can download Create .06 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 Create .06?

The hex code is #5E3D5A. In RGB it's 94, 61, 90, and in HSL it's 307°, 21%, 30%.

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