PURPLES

Ultrapurple Merge

#654EA3

RGB 101, 78, 163 · HSL 256°, 35%, 47% · CMYK 38, 52, 0, 36

Ultrapurple Merge is #654EA3 in HEX — rgb(101, 78, 163), hsl(256°, 35%, 47%), cmyk(38%, 52%, 0%, 36%).

Ultrapurple Merge pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 256°, 35%, 47%. 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#654EA3

RGB101, 78, 163

HSL256°, 35%, 47%

HSV256°, 52%, 64%

CMYK38, 52, 0, 36

Decimal6639267

CSS RGBrgb(101, 78, 163)

CSS HSLhsl(256, 35%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Gala Ball 670D-7

ΔE 3.2 · #614799

Vista Paint

Petulant Pat K-64

ΔE 13.2 · #50498A

Dunn-Edwards

Mardi Gras DE5943

ΔE 14 · #665D9E

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 15.1 · #243F90

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 15.2 · #674C87

Dulux

Purple Geisha SB8G7

ΔE 15.3 · #54518F

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 15.6 · #445397

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 17.4 · #776BAB

Valspar

Rollick 4003-10C

ΔE 17.9 · #745A92

Hallman-Lindsay

Medieval 1263

ΔE 18.1 · #696DB0

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 18.4 · #1F4992

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 20 · #604C7F

Sherwin-Williams

African Violet SW6982

ΔE 20.8 · #665385

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 22 · #1E2D6E

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 26.8 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 35.7 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

#654EA3

#8BA24E

Analogous

#4E61A2

#654EA3

#8E4EA2

Triadic

#654EA3

#A2644E

#4EA264

Split-Complementary

#654EA3

#A28E4E

#61A24E

Tetradic

#654EA3

#A24E61

#8BA24E

#4EA28E

Monochromatic

#241C3B

#44356E

#654EA3

#8E7CC0

#BBB0D9

Rectangle

#654EA3

#A24E8B

#8BA24E

#4EA264

Compound

#654EA3

#8E4EA2

#8BA24E

#61A24E

Variations

Lighter

#816DB9

#A396C6

#CAC4DB

Darker

#4F3D83

#36295B

#1F1736

Saturation

#726B84

#644EA2

#5227C9

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

6.62:1

vs Black

3.17:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#654EA3

#4361A3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#654EA3

#52529B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#654EA3

#5B6358

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Ultrapurple Merge 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

#8B6795

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#654EA3

Daylight 5500K

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

#786CBA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE9EC

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.

#748448

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: #654EA3;

CSS — background

background-color: #654EA3;

CSS Variable

--color-ultrapurple-merge: #654EA3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ultrapurple-merge': '#654EA3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#654EA3] text-[#654EA3]

SCSS

$ultrapurple-merge: #654EA3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #654EA3?

#654EA3 is Ultrapurple Merge, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #654EA3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ultrapurple Merge?

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

What colors pair well with Ultrapurple Merge?

Ultrapurple Merge 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 Ultrapurple Merge?

You can download Ultrapurple Merge 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 Ultrapurple Merge?

The hex code is #654EA3. In RGB it's 101, 78, 163, and in HSL it's 256°, 35%, 47%.

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