PURPLES

Pageantry Purple

#68447C

RGB 104, 68, 124 · HSL 279°, 29%, 38% · CMYK 16, 45, 0, 51

Pageantry Purple is #68447C in HEX — rgb(104, 68, 124), hsl(279°, 29%, 38%), cmyk(16%, 45%, 0%, 51%).

Pageantry Purple pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 279°, 29%, 38%. 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#68447C

RGB104, 68, 124

HSL279°, 29%, 38%

HSV279°, 45%, 49%

CMYK16, 45, 0, 51

Decimal6833276

CSS RGBrgb(104, 68, 124)

CSS HSLhsl(279, 29%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mystic Spell S45H8

ΔE 1.6 · #6B457B

Dunn-Edwards

Palace Purple DE5993

ΔE 1.8 · #68457A

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 4.6 · #674C87

PPG

Perfectly Purple 1176-7

ΔE 5 · #694878

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 5.6 · #6C4675

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 6.1 · #583E7B

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 6.9 · #604C7F

Behr

Fine Wine S120-7

ΔE 7 · #613668

Sherwin-Williams

Impulsive Purple SW6832

ΔE 7.2 · #624977

Hallman-Lindsay

Magenta Red Lips 1194

ΔE 7.3 · #62416D

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 8.5 · #7B598F

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 8.8 · #564371

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 16.6 · #5E3D5A

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 21.4 · #935E7C

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 23.7 · #243F90

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 26.2 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#68447C

#587D45

Analogous

#4D457D

#68447C

#7D4575

Triadic

#68447C

#7D6945

#457D69

Split-Complementary

#68447C

#757D45

#457D4D

Tetradic

#68447C

#7D4D45

#587D45

#45757D

Monochromatic

#160E1A

#402A4C

#68447C

#9264AA

#B496C5

Rectangle

#68447C

#7D4558

#587D45

#457D69

Compound

#68447C

#7D4575

#587D45

#457D4D

Variations

Lighter

#8C5CA5

#A789B8

#CBBCD3

Darker

#553665

#3A2446

#221529

Saturation

#635869

#69457D

#74229F

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

7.76:1

AAA

vs Black

2.71:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#68447C

#4B587C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#68447C

#4C4C77

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#68447C

#63514B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Pageantry 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

#8D6078

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#68447C

Daylight 5500K

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

#7B659C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEC

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.

#4C673E

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: #68447C;

CSS — background

background-color: #68447C;

CSS Variable

--color-pageantry-purple: #68447C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pageantry-purple': '#68447C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#68447C] text-[#68447C]

SCSS

$pageantry-purple: #68447C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #68447C?

#68447C is Pageantry Purple, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #68447C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pageantry Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Pageantry Purple?

Pageantry 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 Pageantry Purple?

You can download Pageantry 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 Pageantry Purple?

The hex code is #68447C. In RGB it's 104, 68, 124, and in HSL it's 279°, 29%, 38%.

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