PURPLES

Royal Rajah

#60456D

RGB 96, 69, 109 · HSL 281°, 22%, 35% · CMYK 12, 37, 0, 57

Royal Rajah is #60456D in HEX — rgb(96, 69, 109), hsl(281°, 22%, 35%), cmyk(12%, 37%, 0%, 57%).

Royal Rajah pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 281°, 22%, 35%. 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#60456D

RGB96, 69, 109

HSL281°, 22%, 35%

HSV281°, 37%, 43%

CMYK12, 37, 0, 57

Decimal6309229

CSS RGBrgb(96, 69, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(281, 22%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Gengiana S45D8

ΔE 2.2 · #5E4871

Dunn-Edwards

Your Majesty DE5986

ΔE 2.6 · #61496E

Behr

Exotic Eggplant S110-7

ΔE 2.7 · #5C4468

Vista Paint

Magenta Red Lips C-1193

ΔE 3.3 · #61416D

Hallman-Lindsay

Magenta Red Lips 1194

ΔE 3.5 · #62416D

Kilz

Rich Sari RA120-02

ΔE 3.8 · #5F4B70

Sherwin-Williams

Impulsive Purple SW6832

ΔE 4 · #624977

Benjamin Moore

Gentle 2071-20

ΔE 5.1 · #533D69

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 5.2 · #564371

PPG

Perfectly Purple 1176-7

ΔE 5.5 · #694878

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 6 · #6C4675

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 7.9 · #5E3D5A

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 12.2 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 18.1 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 18.7 · #50414C

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 20.5 · #1D375C

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 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

#60456D

#526D46

Analogous

#4D466D

#60456D

#6D4666

Triadic

#60456D

#6D6046

#466D60

Split-Complementary

#60456D

#666D46

#466D4D

Tetradic

#60456D

#6D4D46

#526D46

#46666D

Monochromatic

#0E0A10

#37283E

#60456D

#8A639C

#AD92B9

Rectangle

#60456D

#6D4652

#526D46

#466D60

Compound

#60456D

#6D4666

#526D46

#466D4D

Variations

Lighter

#845F95

#A289AE

#C8BCCE

Darker

#4D3758

#35253D

#1F1524

Saturation

#5B535F

#60466D

#6D2390

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

8.17:1

AAA

vs Black

2.57:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#60456D

#4B536D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#60456D

#4A4A69

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#60456D

#5C4E4A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Royal Rajah 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

#87606D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#60456D

Daylight 5500K

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

#756591

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#455F39

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: #60456D;

CSS — background

background-color: #60456D;

CSS Variable

--color-royal-rajah: #60456D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'royal-rajah': '#60456D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#60456D] text-[#60456D]

SCSS

$royal-rajah: #60456D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #60456D?

#60456D is Royal Rajah, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #60456D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Royal Rajah?

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

What colors pair well with Royal Rajah?

Royal Rajah 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 Royal Rajah?

You can download Royal Rajah 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 Royal Rajah?

The hex code is #60456D. In RGB it's 96, 69, 109, and in HSL it's 281°, 22%, 35%.

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