NEUTRALS

Preservation Plum

#665864

RGB 102, 88, 100 · HSL 309°, 7%, 37% · CMYK 0, 14, 2, 60

Preservation Plum is #665864 in HEX — rgb(102, 88, 100), hsl(309°, 7%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 2%, 60%).

Preservation Plum pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 309°, 7%, 37%. 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#665864

RGB102, 88, 100

HSL309°, 7%, 37%

HSV309°, 14%, 40%

CMYK0, 14, 2, 60

Decimal6707300

CSS RGBrgb(102, 88, 100)

CSS HSLhsl(309, 7%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Preservation Plum PPU17-5

ΔE 0.8 · #655865

Valspar

Regal Plum 1002-7A

ΔE 2.2 · #64535F

Benjamin Moore

Cabernet 2116-30

ΔE 2.3 · #6C5B65

Kilz

Roasted Beet RA100-01

ΔE 2.6 · #685860

Dulux

Fiji Coral S45B6

ΔE 3.3 · #6B5F68

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Trinket DE5979

ΔE 3.6 · #665261

Sherwin-Williams

Expressive Plum SW6271

ΔE 3.9 · #695C62

PPG

Pinot Noir 13-18

ΔE 4.5 · #605258

Vista Paint

Muted Mulberry C-1381

ΔE 5 · #67626E

Hallman-Lindsay

Muted Mulberry historic-muted-mulberry

ΔE 5.3 · #66626D

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 6.2 · #6F595D

IKEA

IKEA156 156

ΔE 8.7 · #676973

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 9.6 · #575757

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 9.7 · #50414C

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 10.5 · #6C6881

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 13.2 · #583F40

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 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

#665864

#58655A

Analogous

#605865

#665864

#65585C

Triadic

#665864

#636558

#586365

Split-Complementary

#665864

#5C6558

#586560

Tetradic

#665864

#656058

#58655A

#585C65

Monochromatic

#131113

#3C343B

#665864

#8D7C8B

#B1A5AF

Rectangle

#665864

#655A58

#58655A

#586365

Compound

#665864

#65585C

#58655A

#586560

Variations

Lighter

#877685

#A499A3

#CAC4C9

Darker

#51464F

#383037

#211C20

Saturation

#605C60

#655863

#912C82

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

6.68:1

vs Black

3.14:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#665864

#5D5E64

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#665864

#5B5B63

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#665864

#655A5A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Preservation Plum 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

#8C6F66

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#665864

Daylight 5500K

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

#79748A

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.

#3C6442

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: #665864;

CSS — background

background-color: #665864;

CSS Variable

--color-preservation-plum: #665864;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'preservation-plum': '#665864' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#665864] text-[#665864]

SCSS

$preservation-plum: #665864;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #665864?

#665864 is Preservation Plum, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #665864 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Preservation Plum?

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

What colors pair well with Preservation Plum?

Preservation Plum 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 Preservation Plum?

You can download Preservation Plum 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 Preservation Plum?

The hex code is #665864. In RGB it's 102, 88, 100, and in HSL it's 309°, 7%, 37%.

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