PURPLES

Purple

#5F4B8B

RGB 95, 75, 139 · HSL 259°, 30%, 42% · CMYK 32, 46, 0, 45

Purple is #5F4B8B in HEX — rgb(95, 75, 139), hsl(259°, 30%, 42%), cmyk(32%, 46%, 0%, 45%).

Purple pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 259°, 30%, 42%. 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#5F4B8B

RGB95, 75, 139

HSL259°, 30%, 42%

HSV259°, 46%, 55%

CMYK32, 46, 0, 45

Decimal6245259

CSS RGBrgb(95, 75, 139)

CSS HSLhsl(259, 30%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 4 · #674C87

PPG

Eggplant 1247-7

ΔE 4.7 · #5A4E88

Vista Paint

Petulant Pat K-64

ΔE 4.7 · #50498A

Dulux

Purple Patch SB8G6

ΔE 4.7 · #5F528D

Dunn-Edwards

Violet Majesty DEA142

ΔE 4.9 · #644982

Behr

Vintner M100-6

ΔE 5 · #50417F

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 7.8 · #604C7F

Valspar

Rollick 4003-10C

ΔE 8.6 · #745A92

Hallman-Lindsay

When Red Met Blue 1243

ΔE 8.9 · #564375

Sherwin-Williams

African Violet SW6982

ΔE 9.1 · #665385

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 10.7 · #7B598F

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 12.4 · #6C4675

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 16.3 · #1F4992

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 17.2 · #243F90

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 21.9 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 25.6 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#5F4B8B

#778B4B

Analogous

#4B578B

#5F4B8B

#7F4B8B

Triadic

#5F4B8B

#8B5F4B

#4B8B5F

Split-Complementary

#5F4B8B

#8B7F4B

#578B4B

Tetradic

#5F4B8B

#8B4B57

#778B4B

#4B8B7F

Monochromatic

#1B1528

#3D305A

#5F4B8B

#8570B2

#B0A2CD

Rectangle

#5F4B8B

#8B4B77

#778B4B

#4B8B5F

Compound

#5F4B8B

#7F4B8B

#778B4B

#578B4B

Variations

Lighter

#7C65AC

#9E90BD

#C7C0D6

Darker

#4C3B71

#34274E

#1E162E

Saturation

#686175

#5F4B8B

#5225B1

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

7.33:1

AAA

vs Black

2.87:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5F4B8B

#465A8B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5F4B8B

#4F4F85

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5F4B8B

#585A52

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple 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

#876583

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5F4B8B

Daylight 5500K

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

#746AA8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE9EC

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.

#647244

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: #5F4B8B;

CSS — background

background-color: #5F4B8B;

CSS Variable

--color-purple: #5F4B8B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple': '#5F4B8B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5F4B8B] text-[#5F4B8B]

SCSS

$purple: #5F4B8B;

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#635083 · ΔE 8.1

Seduction

#6C598D · ΔE 9.4

Mauve Bauhaus

#5E5384 · ΔE 10.1

Basic Blue

#3F457D · ΔE 10.7

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#413D6D · ΔE 13.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5F4B8B?

#5F4B8B is Purple, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #5F4B8B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Purple?

Purple 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?

You can download Purple 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?

The hex code is #5F4B8B. In RGB it's 95, 75, 139, and in HSL it's 259°, 30%, 42%.

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