PURPLES

Purple

#65228C

RGB 101, 34, 140 · HSL 278°, 61%, 34% · CMYK 28, 76, 0, 45

Purple is #65228C in HEX — rgb(101, 34, 140), hsl(278°, 61%, 34%), cmyk(28%, 76%, 0%, 45%).

Purple pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 278°, 61%, 34%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#65228C

RGB101, 34, 140

HSL278°, 61%, 34%

HSV278°, 76%, 55%

CMYK28, 76, 0, 45

Decimal6627980

CSS RGBrgb(101, 34, 140)

CSS HSLhsl(278, 61%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sugar Plum 680B-7

ΔE 4 · #6E2B98

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 27.3 · #583E7B

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 28 · #243F90

Dunn-Edwards

Cabaret DE5992

ΔE 30 · #845998

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 30.2 · #674C87

Dulux

Purple Envy SB8H7

ΔE 30.5 · #84447B

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 31.2 · #1E2D6E

PPG

Cleopatra's Gown 1249-7

ΔE 31.3 · #795088

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 32.7 · #87558C

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 34.4 · #7B598F

Hallman-Lindsay

When Red Met Blue 1243

ΔE 34.5 · #564375

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 34.8 · #1F4992

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 35 · #604C7F

Sherwin-Williams

Passionate Purple SW6981

ΔE 36.1 · #795484

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 46.9 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 53.9 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#65228C

#498C22

Analogous

#30228C

#65228C

#8C227D

Triadic

#65228C

#8C6522

#228C65

Split-Complementary

#65228C

#7D8C22

#228C30

Tetradic

#65228C

#8C3022

#498C22

#227D8C

Monochromatic

#0F0515

#38134E

#65228C

#9131C9

#B26BDB

Rectangle

#65228C

#8C2249

#498C22

#228C65

Compound

#65228C

#8C227D

#498C22

#228C30

Variations

Lighter

#8C2FC2

#A866CE

#CBABDD

Darker

#511972

#381050

#21082F

Saturation

#5B4767

#65228C

#69119C

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

9.72:1

AAA

vs Black

2.16:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#65228C

#2F4E8B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#65228C

#353584

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#65228C

#5C4437

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple 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

#8B4684

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#65228C

Daylight 5500K

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

#784BA8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE8ED

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.

#407023

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: #65228C;

CSS — background

background-color: #65228C;

CSS Variable

--color-purple: #65228C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple': '#65228C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#65228C] text-[#65228C]

SCSS

$purple: #65228C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #65228C?

#65228C is Purple, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #65228C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Purple?

Purple 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 Purple?

You can download 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 Purple?

The hex code is #65228C. In RGB it's 101, 34, 140, and in HSL it's 278°, 61%, 34%.

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