PURPLES

Purple Magic

#653475

RGB 101, 52, 117 · HSL 285°, 38%, 33% · CMYK 14, 56, 0, 54

Purple Magic is #653475 in HEX — rgb(101, 52, 117), hsl(285°, 38%, 33%), cmyk(14%, 56%, 0%, 54%).

Purple Magic pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 285°, 38%, 33%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#653475

RGB101, 52, 117

HSL285°, 38%, 33%

HSV285°, 56%, 46%

CMYK14, 56, 0, 54

Decimal6632565

CSS RGBrgb(101, 52, 117)

CSS HSLhsl(285, 38%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Radicchio 690D-7

ΔE 3.8 · #5D3578

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 8.7 · #583E7B

Dulux

Mystic Spell S45H8

ΔE 9.3 · #6B457B

Dunn-Edwards

Palace Purple DE5993

ΔE 10 · #68457A

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 11.6 · #674C87

PPG

Cleopatra's Gown 1249-7

ΔE 12.1 · #795088

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 12.6 · #6C4675

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Light 1180

ΔE 13.1 · #673B66

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 14.7 · #87558C

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 15 · #604C7F

Sherwin-Williams

Impulsive Purple SW6832

ΔE 15.2 · #624977

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 15.9 · #7B598F

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 18.3 · #652F53

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 23.8 · #243F90

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 27 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 34.6 · #50414C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#653475

#447434

Analogous

#443474

#653475

#743464

Triadic

#653475

#746434

#347464

Split-Complementary

#653475

#647434

#347444

Tetradic

#653475

#744434

#447434

#346474

Monochromatic

#0F0812

#371C3F

#653475

#924CA9

#B37DC5

Rectangle

#653475

#743444

#447434

#347464

Compound

#653475

#743464

#447434

#347444

Variations

Lighter

#8D49A3

#A977BA

#CBB3D3

Darker

#51285E

#381B42

#210F27

Saturation

#594B5E

#643474

#711A8E

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

9.12:1

AAA

vs Black

2.30:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#653475

#425075

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#653475

#40406F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#653475

#60453E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple Magic 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

#8B5473

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#653475

Daylight 5500K

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

#785997

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE9EC

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.

#3C5F30

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: #653475;

CSS — background

background-color: #653475;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-magic: #653475;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-magic': '#653475' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#653475] text-[#653475]

SCSS

$purple-magic: #653475;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #653475?

#653475 is Purple Magic, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #653475 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple Magic?

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

What colors pair well with Purple Magic?

Purple Magic 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 Magic?

You can download Purple Magic 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 Magic?

The hex code is #653475. In RGB it's 101, 52, 117, and in HSL it's 285°, 38%, 33%.

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