NEUTRALS

Subdued Purple

#5F5469

RGB 95, 84, 105 · HSL 271°, 11%, 37% · CMYK 10, 20, 0, 59

Subdued Purple is #5F5469 in HEX — rgb(95, 84, 105), hsl(271°, 11%, 37%), cmyk(10%, 20%, 0%, 59%).

Subdued Purple pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 271°, 11%, 37%. 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#5F5469

RGB95, 84, 105

HSL271°, 11%, 37%

HSV271°, 20%, 41%

CMYK10, 20, 0, 59

Decimal6247529

CSS RGBrgb(95, 84, 105)

CSS HSLhsl(271, 11%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Subdued Purple S49B7

Exact match

Behr

Darkest Grape PPU17-4

ΔE 2.2 · #625769

Valspar

Stormy Purple 1002-5A

ΔE 3.1 · #675669

Kilz

Wine Hour RA290-02

ΔE 3.4 · #5E5871

PPG

Magic Spell 1173-7

ΔE 3.8 · #544F66

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Potion DE5958

ΔE 4.2 · #5C4F6A

Vista Paint

Vivid Vision C-1226

ΔE 4.6 · #5E4B61

Sherwin-Williams

Plummy SW6558

ΔE 4.6 · #675A75

Hallman-Lindsay

Vivid Vision 1227

ΔE 4.7 · #5E4B62

Benjamin Moore

Purple 2072-30

ΔE 5 · #614C63

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 8.4 · #6C6881

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 10.2 · #50414C

IKEA

IKEA156 156

ΔE 11.3 · #676973

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 11.8 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 13.8 · #575757

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 14 · #334059

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#5F5469

#5E6954

Analogous

#545469

#5F5469

#695468

Triadic

#5F5469

#695F54

#54695F

Split-Complementary

#5F5469

#686954

#546954

Tetradic

#5F5469

#695454

#5E6954

#546869

Monochromatic

#121014

#38323E

#5F5469

#857792

#ABA2B4

Rectangle

#5F5469

#69545E

#5E6954

#54695F

Compound

#5F5469

#695468

#5E6954

#546954

Variations

Lighter

#7F718C

#9F96A8

#C7C2CB

Darker

#4C4354

#342E3A

#1E1A22

Saturation

#5E5B61

#5F5469

#602A93

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

7.10:1

AAA

vs Black

2.96:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5F5469

#555A69

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5F5469

#565667

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5F5469

#5D5856

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Subdued Purple 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

#876C6A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5F5469

Daylight 5500K

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

#74718E

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.

#50643C

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: #5F5469;

CSS — background

background-color: #5F5469;

CSS Variable

--color-subdued-purple: #5F5469;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'subdued-purple': '#5F5469' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5F5469] text-[#5F5469]

SCSS

$subdued-purple: #5F5469;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5F5469?

#5F5469 is Subdued Purple, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5F5469 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Subdued Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Subdued Purple?

Subdued Purple 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 Subdued Purple?

You can download Subdued 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 Subdued Purple?

The hex code is #5F5469. In RGB it's 95, 84, 105, and in HSL it's 271°, 11%, 37%.

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