PURPLES

Head Over Heels

#605972

RGB 96, 89, 114 · HSL 257°, 12%, 40% · CMYK 16, 22, 0, 55

Head Over Heels is #605972 in HEX — rgb(96, 89, 114), hsl(257°, 12%, 40%), cmyk(16%, 22%, 0%, 55%).

Head Over Heels pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 257°, 12%, 40%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#605972

RGB96, 89, 114

HSL257°, 12%, 40%

HSV257°, 22%, 45%

CMYK16, 22, 0, 55

Decimal6314354

CSS RGBrgb(96, 89, 114)

CSS HSLhsl(257, 12%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Wine Hour RA290-02

ΔE 0.6 · #5E5871

Sherwin-Williams

Purple Passage SW6551

ΔE 2 · #645E77

Valspar

Metropolis Lilac 4001-6C

ΔE 2.4 · #645D79

Dulux

Rich Texture S44C7

ΔE 2.8 · #635671

Behr

Vintage Grape 670F-6

ΔE 3.2 · #595975

Vista Paint

Grapes of Wrath C-1283

ΔE 3.5 · #65617C

Hallman-Lindsay

Grapes Of Wrath 1284

ΔE 3.9 · #65627D

Dunn-Edwards

Exotic Evening DE5951

ΔE 4.2 · #58516E

PPG

Magic Spell 1173-7

ΔE 4.6 · #544F66

Benjamin Moore

Pinot CSP-460

ΔE 5.4 · #706278

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 6 · #6C6881

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 10.4 · #4D5B6A

IKEA

IKEA156 156

ΔE 11.4 · #676973

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 13.3 · #485761

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 14.3 · #334059

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 15.8 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

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

#605972

#6B725A

Analogous

#5A5F72

#605972

#6D5A72

Triadic

#605972

#72615A

#5A7261

Split-Complementary

#605972

#726D5A

#5F725A

Tetradic

#605972

#725A5F

#6B725A

#5A726D

Monochromatic

#18161D

#3C3847

#605972

#867E9A

#AFA9BC

Rectangle

#605972

#725A6B

#6B725A

#5A7261

Compound

#605972

#6D5A72

#6B725A

#5F725A

Variations

Lighter

#7E7693

#9F9AAD

#C8C5CE

Darker

#4D475C

#353140

#1F1C25

Saturation

#64626A

#615A72

#4D2D9F

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

6.63:1

vs Black

3.17:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#605972

#585E72

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#605972

#5A5A6F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#605972

#5E5E5B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Head Over Heels 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

#876F71

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#605972

Daylight 5500K

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

#757495

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#606C41

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: #605972;

CSS — background

background-color: #605972;

CSS Variable

--color-head-over-heels: #605972;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'head-over-heels': '#605972' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#605972] text-[#605972]

SCSS

$head-over-heels: #605972;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #605972?

#605972 is Head Over Heels, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #605972 warm or cool?

Head Over Heels reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Head Over Heels?

Head Over Heels works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Head Over Heels?

Head Over Heels 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 Head Over Heels?

You can download Head Over Heels 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 Head Over Heels?

The hex code is #605972. In RGB it's 96, 89, 114, and in HSL it's 257°, 12%, 40%.

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