PURPLES

Metropolis Lilac

#645D79

RGB 100, 93, 121 · HSL 255°, 13%, 42% · CMYK 17, 23, 0, 53

Metropolis Lilac is #645D79 in HEX — rgb(100, 93, 121), hsl(255°, 13%, 42%), cmyk(17%, 23%, 0%, 53%).

Metropolis Lilac pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 255°, 13%, 42%. 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#645D79

RGB100, 93, 121

HSL255°, 13%, 42%

HSV255°, 23%, 47%

CMYK17, 23, 0, 53

Decimal6577529

CSS RGBrgb(100, 93, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(255, 13%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Metropolis Lilac 4001-6C

Exact match

Vista Paint

Grapes of Wrath C-1283

ΔE 1.9 · #65617C

Sherwin-Williams

Purple Passage SW6551

ΔE 1.9 · #645E77

Hallman-Lindsay

Grapes Of Wrath 1284

ΔE 2.4 · #65627D

Kilz

Wine Hour RA290-02

ΔE 2.8 · #5E5871

Dulux

Rich Texture S44C7

ΔE 3.4 · #635671

Behr

Vintage Grape 670F-6

ΔE 3.5 · #595975

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Gumball DE5950

ΔE 3.7 · #6A6283

Benjamin Moore

Darkest 2069-30

ΔE 4.2 · #5D5B7D

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 4.8 · #6C6881

PPG

Pageant Pansy 13-20

ΔE 5.2 · #705C79

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 8.9 · #636E8F

IKEA

IKEA156 156

ΔE 12.2 · #676973

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 15 · #485761

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 15.8 · #334059

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 17.8 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#645D79

#72795D

Analogous

#5D6479

#645D79

#725D79

Triadic

#645D79

#79645D

#5D7964

Split-Complementary

#645D79

#79725D

#64795D

Tetradic

#645D79

#795D64

#72795D

#5D7972

Monochromatic

#1D1B23

#403C4E

#645D79

#8A83A0

#B3AEC1

Rectangle

#645D79

#795D72

#72795D

#5D7964

Compound

#645D79

#725D79

#72795D

#64795D

Variations

Lighter

#817998

#A19CB0

#C9C7D0

Darker

#504A61

#373243

#201D27

Saturation

#69676F

#645D79

#4D2FA8

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

6.21:1

vs Black

3.38:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#645D79

#5B6279

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#645D79

#5E5E76

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#645D79

#61625F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Metropolis Lilac 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

#8A7276

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#645D79

Daylight 5500K

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

#78779A

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.

#667244

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: #645D79;

CSS — background

background-color: #645D79;

CSS Variable

--color-metropolis-lilac: #645D79;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'metropolis-lilac': '#645D79' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#645D79] text-[#645D79]

SCSS

$metropolis-lilac: #645D79;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #645D79?

#645D79 is Metropolis Lilac, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #645D79 warm or cool?

Metropolis Lilac reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Metropolis Lilac?

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

What colors pair well with Metropolis Lilac?

Metropolis Lilac 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 Metropolis Lilac?

You can download Metropolis Lilac 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 Metropolis Lilac?

The hex code is #645D79. In RGB it's 100, 93, 121, and in HSL it's 255°, 13%, 42%.

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