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Purple Trinket

#665261

RGB 102, 82, 97 · HSL 315°, 11%, 36% · CMYK 0, 20, 5, 60

Purple Trinket is #665261 in HEX — rgb(102, 82, 97), hsl(315°, 11%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 5%, 60%).

Purple Trinket pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 315°, 11%, 36%. 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#665261

RGB102, 82, 97

HSL315°, 11%, 36%

HSV315°, 20%, 40%

CMYK0, 20, 5, 60

Decimal6705761

CSS RGBrgb(102, 82, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(315, 11%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Trinket DE5979

Exact match

Valspar

Gypsy Rouge 1010-9

ΔE 1.5 · #654F5D

Dulux

Exclusively S47C7

ΔE 2.6 · #6B5160

Behr

Grand Grape HDC-CL-03

ΔE 3.7 · #635766

Benjamin Moore

Cabernet 2116-30

ΔE 4.7 · #6C5B65

PPG

Positively Purple 13-08

ΔE 4.7 · #6B4D5F

Kilz

Roasted Beet RA100-01

ΔE 4.9 · #685860

Vista Paint

Vivid Vision C-1226

ΔE 5.3 · #5E4B61

Hallman-Lindsay

Vivid Vision 1227

ΔE 5.8 · #5E4B62

Sherwin-Williams

Expressive Plum SW6271

ΔE 7 · #695C62

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 7.4 · #6F595D

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 8.4 · #50414C

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 10.6 · #4D3E45

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 11.8 · #6C6881

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 12.2 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 12.5 · #575757

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral red undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#665261

#526657

Analogous

#615266

#665261

#665257

Triadic

#665261

#616652

#526166

Split-Complementary

#665261

#576652

#526661

Tetradic

#665261

#666152

#526657

#525766

Monochromatic

#110E10

#3B3038

#665261

#907489

#B29FAD

Rectangle

#665261

#665752

#526657

#526166

Compound

#665261

#665257

#526657

#526661

Variations

Lighter

#8A6F83

#A694A2

#CAC1C8

Darker

#52414E

#392C36

#211A1F

Saturation

#5F595D

#665261

#8F2975

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

7.13:1

AAA

vs Black

2.94:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#665261

#595B61

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#665261

#56565F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#665261

#645554

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Purple Trinket 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

#8C6A64

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#665261

Daylight 5500K

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

#796F88

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.

#3B6244

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: #665261;

CSS — background

background-color: #665261;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-trinket: #665261;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-trinket': '#665261' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#665261] text-[#665261]

SCSS

$purple-trinket: #665261;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #665261?

#665261 is Purple Trinket, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #665261 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple Trinket?

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

What colors pair well with Purple Trinket?

Purple Trinket 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 Purple Trinket?

You can download Purple Trinket 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 Trinket?

The hex code is #665261. In RGB it's 102, 82, 97, and in HSL it's 315°, 11%, 36%.

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