BLUES

Purple Patch

#5F528D

RGB 95, 82, 141 · HSL 253°, 26%, 44% · CMYK 33, 42, 0, 45

Purple Patch is #5F528D in HEX — rgb(95, 82, 141), hsl(253°, 26%, 44%), cmyk(33%, 42%, 0%, 45%).

Purple Patch pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 253°, 26%, 44%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#5F528D

RGB95, 82, 141

HSL253°, 26%, 44%

HSV253°, 42%, 55%

CMYK33, 42, 0, 45

Decimal6247053

CSS RGBrgb(95, 82, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(253, 26%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Purple Patch SB8G6

Exact match

PPG

Eggplant 1247-7

ΔE 1.8 · #5A4E88

Benjamin Moore

Scandinavian 2068-30

ΔE 5 · #4F4F8D

Dunn-Edwards

Mardi Gras DE5943

ΔE 5.5 · #665D9E

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 5.6 · #604C7F

Sherwin-Williams

African Violet SW6982

ΔE 5.8 · #665385

Behr

Blackberry Jam S100-6

ΔE 5.8 · #595183

Vista Paint

Petulant Pat K-64

ΔE 6 · #50498A

Valspar

Rollick 4003-10C

ΔE 6.6 · #745A92

Hallman-Lindsay

Altar Of Heaven 1264

ΔE 6.8 · #4D4C80

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 9.4 · #7B598F

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 12.2 · #6C4675

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 16.3 · #1F4992

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 18.1 · #2D61AD

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 18.3 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 21 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#5F528D

#818D53

Analogous

#53648D

#5F528D

#7D538D

Triadic

#5F528D

#8D6053

#538D60

Split-Complementary

#5F528D

#8D7D53

#648D53

Tetradic

#5F528D

#8D5364

#818D53

#538D7D

Monochromatic

#1E1A2D

#3F375D

#5F528D

#877BB2

#B3ABCE

Rectangle

#5F528D

#8D5381

#818D53

#538D60

Compound

#5F528D

#7D538D

#818D53

#648D53

Variations

Lighter

#7C6FAA

#9F96BC

#C8C4D6

Darker

#4C4172

#342C4F

#1E192F

Saturation

#6B6779

#60538D

#482AB7

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.82:1

vs Black

3.08:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5F528D

#4B5E8D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5F528D

#545487

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5F528D

#595F58

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Purple Patch lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#876A85

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5F528D

Daylight 5500K

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

#746FA9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEC

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.

#6D7748

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: #5F528D;

CSS — background

background-color: #5F528D;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-patch: #5F528D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-patch': '#5F528D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5F528D] text-[#5F528D]

SCSS

$purple-patch: #5F528D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5F528D?

#5F528D is Purple Patch, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #5F528D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple Patch?

Purple Patch works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Purple Patch?

Purple Patch pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Purple Patch?

You can download Purple Patch 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 Patch?

The hex code is #5F528D. In RGB it's 95, 82, 141, and in HSL it's 253°, 26%, 44%.

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