NEUTRALS

Vicarious Violet

#5F4D51

RGB 95, 77, 81 · HSL 347°, 10%, 34% · CMYK 0, 19, 15, 63

Vicarious Violet is #5F4D51 in HEX — rgb(95, 77, 81), hsl(347°, 10%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 15%, 63%).

Vicarious Violet pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 347°, 10%, 34%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#5F4D51

RGB95, 77, 81

HSL347°, 10%, 34%

HSV347°, 19%, 37%

CMYK0, 19, 15, 63

Decimal6245713

CSS RGBrgb(95, 77, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(347, 10%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Vicarious Violet S48B7

Exact match

Behr

Beechwood 720B-6

ΔE 2.2 · #59494E

PPG

Carob Chip 1047-7

ΔE 2.2 · #5A484B

Benjamin Moore

Camelot CC-4

ΔE 2.5 · #5E4D55

Valspar

Chocolate Raspberry 1010-10

ΔE 3.5 · #645557

Kilz

Chocolate Indulgence LM150

ΔE 3.8 · #5F4F4D

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Chocolate DE6014

ΔE 4.6 · #5F4947

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 5.4 · #574C49

Sherwin-Williams

Deepest Mauve SW0005

ΔE 5.5 · #6D595A

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 5.6 · #534644

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 5.7 · #6F595D

Hallman-Lindsay

Beauport Aubergine historic-beauport-aubergine

ΔE 5.9 · #553F44

Vista Paint

Beauport Aubergine C-1384

ΔE 5.9 · #523F43

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 6.8 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 8.6 · #575757

RAL

Graphite Grey 7024

ΔE 9.9 · #474A51

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

A near-neutral with a subtle warm pink undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#5F4D51

#4E5F5C

Analogous

#5F4E5A

#5F4D51

#5F534E

Triadic

#5F4D51

#525F4E

#4E525F

Split-Complementary

#5F4D51

#4E5F53

#4E5A5F

Tetradic

#5F4D51

#5A5F4E

#4E5F5C

#534E5F

Monochromatic

#0E0B0C

#352C2E

#5F4D51

#897076

#AC9A9E

Rectangle

#5F4D51

#5F5C4E

#4E5F5C

#4E525F

Compound

#5F4D51

#5F534E

#4E5F5C

#4E5A5F

Variations

Lighter

#846C72

#A39195

#C8C0C2

Darker

#4D3E41

#352A2D

#1F191A

Saturation

#595455

#5F4E52

#86273C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

7.87:1

AAA

vs Black

2.67:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5F4D51

#555451

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5F4D51

#505050

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5F4D51

#5E4E4E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Vicarious Violet gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#876658

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5F4D51

Daylight 5500K

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

#746B7C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#375C54

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: #5F4D51;

CSS — background

background-color: #5F4D51;

CSS Variable

--color-vicarious-violet: #5F4D51;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vicarious-violet': '#5F4D51' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5F4D51] text-[#5F4D51]

SCSS

$vicarious-violet: #5F4D51;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5F4D51?

#5F4D51 is Vicarious Violet, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5F4D51 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vicarious Violet?

Vicarious Violet works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Vicarious Violet?

Vicarious Violet pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Vicarious Violet?

You can download Vicarious Violet 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 Vicarious Violet?

The hex code is #5F4D51. In RGB it's 95, 77, 81, and in HSL it's 347°, 10%, 34%.

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