PURPLES

Imperial Palace

#604E7A

RGB 96, 78, 122 · HSL 265°, 22%, 39% · CMYK 21, 36, 0, 52

Imperial Palace is #604E7A in HEX — rgb(96, 78, 122), hsl(265°, 22%, 39%), cmyk(21%, 36%, 0%, 52%).

Imperial Palace pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 265°, 22%, 39%. 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#604E7A

RGB96, 78, 122

HSL265°, 22%, 39%

HSV265°, 36%, 48%

CMYK21, 36, 0, 52

Decimal6311546

CSS RGBrgb(96, 78, 122)

CSS HSLhsl(265, 22%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Perpetual Purple MQ5-42

ΔE 2.4 · #594D79

Dulux

Gengiana S45D8

ΔE 3.2 · #5E4871

Sherwin-Williams

Impulsive Purple SW6832

ΔE 3.3 · #624977

Dunn-Edwards

Royal Robe DE5972

ΔE 3.8 · #614A7B

PPG

Imperial Purple 1175-7

ΔE 4.2 · #534A77

Benjamin Moore

Mauve 1407

ΔE 4.3 · #5F5485

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 4.4 · #604C7F

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 4.8 · #564371

Hallman-Lindsay

When Red Met Blue 1243

ΔE 6 · #564375

Vista Paint

When Red Met Blue C-1242

ΔE 6.3 · #564274

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 8.1 · #6C4675

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 10.1 · #7B598F

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 12.6 · #5E3D5A

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 16.9 · #636E8F

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 17.1 · #3A5170

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 19.7 · #1D375C

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

#604E7A

#67794E

Analogous

#4E5179

#604E7A

#764E79

Triadic

#604E7A

#79604E

#4E7960

Split-Complementary

#604E7A

#79764E

#51794E

Tetradic

#604E7A

#794E51

#67794E

#4E7976

Monochromatic

#16121C

#3B304B

#604E7A

#8570A4

#AD9FC1

Rectangle

#604E7A

#794E67

#67794E

#4E7960

Compound

#604E7A

#764E79

#67794E

#51794E

Variations

Lighter

#7E679E

#9F90B3

#C7C0D1

Darker

#4C3D62

#342944

#1E1828

Saturation

#625D6A

#604E79

#5927A0

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

7.32:1

AAA

vs Black

2.87:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#604E7A

#4E597A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#604E7A

#515175

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#604E7A

#5C5753

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Imperial Palace 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

#876777

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#604E7A

Daylight 5500K

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

#756C9B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#586A3F

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: #604E7A;

CSS — background

background-color: #604E7A;

CSS Variable

--color-imperial-palace: #604E7A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'imperial-palace': '#604E7A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#604E7A] text-[#604E7A]

SCSS

$imperial-palace: #604E7A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #604E7A?

#604E7A is Imperial Palace, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #604E7A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Imperial Palace?

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

What colors pair well with Imperial Palace?

Imperial Palace 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 Imperial Palace?

You can download Imperial Palace 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 Imperial Palace?

The hex code is #604E7A. In RGB it's 96, 78, 122, and in HSL it's 265°, 22%, 39%.

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