PURPLES

Bon Vivant

#5E496A

RGB 94, 73, 106 · HSL 278°, 18%, 35% · CMYK 11, 31, 0, 58

Bon Vivant is #5E496A in HEX — rgb(94, 73, 106), hsl(278°, 18%, 35%), cmyk(11%, 31%, 0%, 58%).

Bon Vivant pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 278°, 18%, 35%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#5E496A

RGB94, 73, 106

HSL278°, 18%, 35%

HSV278°, 31%, 42%

CMYK11, 31, 0, 58

Decimal6179178

CSS RGBrgb(94, 73, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(278, 18%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Rich Sari RA120-02

ΔE 2.6 · #5F4B70

Dunn-Edwards

Your Majesty DE5986

ΔE 2.7 · #61496E

Behr

Exotic Eggplant S110-7

ΔE 2.9 · #5C4468

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunset Serenade 1236

ΔE 3.2 · #594265

Dulux

Purple People Eater S45C8

ΔE 3.3 · #5A4763

Vista Paint

Sunset Serenade C-1235

ΔE 3.8 · #574165

PPG

Pansy Petal 1177-7

ΔE 4 · #5F4561

Valspar

Velvet Beret 1001-3A

ΔE 4.2 · #675375

Benjamin Moore

Purple 1386

ΔE 4.9 · #5C445E

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 7 · #5E3D5A

Sherwin-Williams

Impulsive Purple SW6832

ΔE 8 · #624977

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 10.5 · #6C4675

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 14.4 · #50414C

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 15.3 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 16 · #3A5170

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 19.3 · #1D375C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#5E496A

#556949

Analogous

#4D4969

#5E496A

#694965

Triadic

#5E496A

#695E49

#49695E

Split-Complementary

#5E496A

#656949

#49694D

Tetradic

#5E496A

#694D49

#556949

#496569

Monochromatic

#0D0A0F

#352A3C

#5E496A

#866996

#AA96B6

Rectangle

#5E496A

#694955

#556949

#49695E

Compound

#5E496A

#694965

#556949

#49694D

Variations

Lighter

#806490

#A08CAB

#C7BECC

Darker

#4B3A55

#34273B

#1E1722

Saturation

#5B545E

#5E4969

#67258E

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

7.96:1

AAA

vs Black

2.64:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5E496A

#4D546A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5E496A

#4D4D66

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5E496A

#5B504D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Bon Vivant 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

#86636B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5E496A

Daylight 5500K

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

#73688F

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#475F39

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: #5E496A;

CSS — background

background-color: #5E496A;

CSS Variable

--color-bon-vivant: #5E496A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bon-vivant': '#5E496A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5E496A] text-[#5E496A]

SCSS

$bon-vivant: #5E496A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5E496A?

#5E496A is Bon Vivant, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #5E496A warm or cool?

Bon Vivant reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bon Vivant?

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

What colors pair well with Bon Vivant?

Bon Vivant 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 Bon Vivant?

You can download Bon Vivant 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 Bon Vivant?

The hex code is #5E496A. In RGB it's 94, 73, 106, and in HSL it's 278°, 18%, 35%.

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