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Darkest Grape

#625768

RGB 98, 87, 104 · HSL 279°, 9%, 37% · CMYK 6, 16, 0, 59

Darkest Grape is #625768 in HEX — rgb(98, 87, 104), hsl(279°, 9%, 37%), cmyk(6%, 16%, 0%, 59%).

Darkest Grape pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 279°, 9%, 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#625768

RGB98, 87, 104

HSL279°, 9%, 37%

HSV279°, 16%, 41%

CMYK6, 16, 0, 59

Decimal6444904

CSS RGBrgb(98, 87, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(279, 9%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Darkest Grape PPU17-4

ΔE 0.6 · #625769

Dulux

Subdued Purple S49B7

ΔE 2.7 · #5F5469

Valspar

Stormy Purple 1002-5A

ΔE 2.8 · #675669

PPG

Purple Parlor 13-17

ΔE 3.9 · #595461

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Trinket DE5979

ΔE 4.2 · #665261

Benjamin Moore

Wild CSP-475

ΔE 4.3 · #6C5F6C

Kilz

Wine Hour RA290-02

ΔE 5.2 · #5E5871

Vista Paint

Muted Mulberry C-1381

ΔE 5.6 · #67626E

Sherwin-Williams

Midnight SW6264

ΔE 5.7 · #5D5962

Hallman-Lindsay

Muted Mulberry historic-muted-mulberry

ΔE 6 · #66626D

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 8.4 · #6C6881

IKEA

IKEA156 156

ΔE 9.2 · #676973

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 9.5 · #6F595D

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 9.9 · #4D5B6A

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 11.5 · #575757

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 15.2 · #583F40

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

#625768

#5C6756

Analogous

#585667

#625768

#675664

Triadic

#625768

#676156

#566761

Split-Complementary

#625768

#646756

#566758

Tetradic

#625768

#675856

#5C6756

#566467

Monochromatic

#121013

#3A333D

#625768

#887A90

#ADA3B2

Rectangle

#625768

#67565C

#5C6756

#566761

Compound

#625768

#675664

#5C6756

#566758

Variations

Lighter

#82738A

#A197A6

#C8C3CA

Darker

#4E4453

#352F39

#1F1B21

Saturation

#5F5C61

#615667

#6E2B92

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

6.81:1

vs Black

3.08:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#625768

#595D68

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#625768

#595966

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#625768

#605A59

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Darkest Grape 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

#896E69

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#625768

Daylight 5500K

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

#76738D

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.

#4A643C

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: #625768;

CSS — background

background-color: #625768;

CSS Variable

--color-darkest-grape: #625768;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'darkest-grape': '#625768' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#625768] text-[#625768]

SCSS

$darkest-grape: #625768;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #625768?

#625768 is Darkest Grape, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #625768 warm or cool?

Darkest Grape reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Darkest Grape?

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

What colors pair well with Darkest Grape?

Darkest Grape 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 Darkest Grape?

You can download Darkest Grape 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 Darkest Grape?

The hex code is #625768. In RGB it's 98, 87, 104, and in HSL it's 279°, 9%, 37%.

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