PURPLES

Vivid Vision

#5E4B61

RGB 94, 75, 97 · HSL 292°, 13%, 34% · CMYK 3, 23, 0, 62

Vivid Vision is #5E4B61 in HEX — rgb(94, 75, 97), hsl(292°, 13%, 34%), cmyk(3%, 23%, 0%, 62%).

Vivid Vision pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 292°, 13%, 34%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#5E4B61

RGB94, 75, 97

HSL292°, 13%, 34%

HSV292°, 23%, 38%

CMYK3, 23, 0, 62

Decimal6179681

CSS RGBrgb(94, 75, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(292, 13%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Vivid Vision C-1226

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Vivid Vision 1227

ΔE 0.6 · #5E4B62

Benjamin Moore

Purple 2072-30

ΔE 1.2 · #614C63

Dulux

Parma Violet S45B8

ΔE 3.4 · #54455A

Behr

Mata Hari PPU17-1

ΔE 3.5 · #55475A

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Potion DE5958

ΔE 4.1 · #5C4F6A

Valspar

Stormy Purple 1002-5A

ΔE 4.8 · #675669

PPG

Pansy Petal 1177-7

ΔE 5 · #5F4561

Kilz

Eggplant RA110-02

ΔE 6.5 · #503C50

Sherwin-Williams

Plummy SW6558

ΔE 7 · #675A75

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 8.5 · #5E3D5A

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 8.5 · #50414C

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 11.3 · #4D3E45

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 12.2 · #6D3F5B

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 14.5 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 16 · #575757

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 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

#5E4B61

#4E624B

Analogous

#544B62

#5E4B61

#624B5A

Triadic

#5E4B61

#625F4B

#4B625F

Split-Complementary

#5E4B61

#5A624B

#4B6254

Tetradic

#5E4B61

#62544B

#4E624B

#4B5A62

Monochromatic

#0E0B0E

#352A37

#5E4B61

#896D8D

#AC97AF

Rectangle

#5E4B61

#624B4E

#4E624B

#4B625F

Compound

#5E4B61

#624B5A

#4E624B

#4B6254

Variations

Lighter

#846988

#A28FA5

#C8BFC9

Darker

#4C3C4F

#352937

#1F1820

Saturation

#59535A

#5F4B62

#7B2688

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

7.91:1

AAA

vs Black

2.65:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5E4B61

#505461

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5E4B61

#4F4F5E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5E4B61

#5C4F4E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Vivid Vision 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

#866564

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5E4B61

Daylight 5500K

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

#736A88

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.

#3C5C37

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: #5E4B61;

CSS — background

background-color: #5E4B61;

CSS Variable

--color-vivid-vision: #5E4B61;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vivid-vision': '#5E4B61' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5E4B61] text-[#5E4B61]

SCSS

$vivid-vision: #5E4B61;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5E4B61?

#5E4B61 is Vivid Vision, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #5E4B61 warm or cool?

Vivid Vision reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Vivid Vision?

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

What colors pair well with Vivid Vision?

Vivid Vision 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 Vivid Vision?

You can download Vivid Vision 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 Vivid Vision?

The hex code is #5E4B61. In RGB it's 94, 75, 97, and in HSL it's 292°, 13%, 34%.

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