NEUTRALS

Prophetic Purple

#614F59

RGB 97, 79, 89 · HSL 327°, 10%, 35% · CMYK 0, 19, 8, 62

Prophetic Purple is #614F59 in HEX — rgb(97, 79, 89), hsl(327°, 10%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 8%, 62%).

Prophetic Purple pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 327°, 10%, 35%. 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#614F59

RGB97, 79, 89

HSL327°, 10%, 35%

HSV327°, 19%, 38%

CMYK0, 19, 8, 62

Decimal6377305

CSS RGBrgb(97, 79, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(327, 10%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Prophetic Purple S46C7

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Camelot CC-4

ΔE 1.6 · #5E4D55

Behr

Berry Wine UL100-23

ΔE 1.9 · #604C54

Valspar

Regal Plum 1002-7A

ΔE 2.1 · #64535F

PPG

Pinot Noir 13-18

ΔE 3.1 · #605258

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Trinket DE5979

ΔE 3.5 · #665261

Kilz

Roasted Beet RA100-01

ΔE 3.8 · #685860

Sherwin-Williams

Expressive Plum SW6271

ΔE 5.8 · #695C62

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 6 · #6F595D

Hallman-Lindsay

My Place Or Yours? 1313

ΔE 6.3 · #4F434E

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 6.4 · #50414C

Vista Paint

My Place or Yours? C-1312

ΔE 6.6 · #4E434C

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 8 · #4D3E45

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 9.3 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 10 · #575757

RAL

Graphite Grey 7024

ΔE 10.1 · #474A51

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#614F59

#506258

Analogous

#615062

#614F59

#625051

Triadic

#614F59

#5A6250

#505A62

Split-Complementary

#614F59

#516250

#506261

Tetradic

#614F59

#626150

#506258

#505162

Monochromatic

#0E0B0D

#382E34

#614F59

#8C7381

#AF9DA7

Rectangle

#614F59

#625850

#506258

#505A62

Compound

#614F59

#625051

#506258

#506261

Variations

Lighter

#876E7C

#A4939C

#C9C1C5

Darker

#4F4048

#362C32

#20191D

Saturation

#5C575A

#62505A

#8A285E

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

7.58:1

AAA

vs Black

2.77:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#614F59

#565759

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#614F59

#525258

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#614F59

#605151

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Prophetic 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

#88685E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#614F59

Daylight 5500K

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

#756D82

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.

#395F4A

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: #614F59;

CSS — background

background-color: #614F59;

CSS Variable

--color-prophetic-purple: #614F59;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'prophetic-purple': '#614F59' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#614F59] text-[#614F59]

SCSS

$prophetic-purple: #614F59;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #614F59?

#614F59 is Prophetic Purple, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #614F59 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Prophetic Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Prophetic Purple?

Prophetic 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 Prophetic Purple?

You can download Prophetic 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 Prophetic Purple?

The hex code is #614F59. In RGB it's 97, 79, 89, and in HSL it's 327°, 10%, 35%.

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