PURPLES

New Riders of the Purple Sage

#691D6C

RGB 105, 29, 108 · HSL 298°, 58%, 27% · CMYK 3, 73, 0, 58

New Riders of the Purple Sage is #691D6C in HEX — rgb(105, 29, 108), hsl(298°, 58%, 27%), cmyk(3%, 73%, 0%, 58%).

New Riders of the Purple Sage pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 298°, 58%, 27%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. 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#691D6C

RGB105, 29, 108

HSL298°, 58%, 27%

HSV298°, 73%, 42%

CMYK3, 73, 0, 58

Decimal6888812

CSS RGBrgb(105, 29, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(298, 58%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Plum Jam 690B-7

ΔE 6.3 · #612675

Dulux

Purple Envy SB8H7

ΔE 17.6 · #84447B

Vista Paint

Grape Riot K-1237

ΔE 19.2 · #94437C

Dunn-Edwards

Vibrant Orchid DE6000

ΔE 19.9 · #804B81

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Light 1180

ΔE 21.5 · #673B66

PPG

Cleopatra's Gown 1249-7

ΔE 21.8 · #795088

Benjamin Moore

Twilight 2074-30

ΔE 22.4 · #9C4B81

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 22.6 · #6C4675

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 22.8 · #87558C

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 23.4 · #652F53

Sherwin-Williams

Kimono Violet SW6839

ΔE 24.8 · #5D395F

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 25.9 · #7B598F

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 26.2 · #604C7F

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 30.7 · #243F90

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 34 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 41.6 · #5D3B42

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#691D6C

#206D1D

Analogous

#421D6D

#691D6C

#6D1D48

Triadic

#691D6C

#6D6A1D

#1D6D6A

Split-Complementary

#691D6C

#486D1D

#1D6D42

Tetradic

#691D6C

#6D421D

#206D1D

#1D486D

Monochromatic

#140514

#2F0D30

#691D6C

#A52DA9

#CD52D1

Rectangle

#691D6C

#6D1D20

#206D1D

#1D6D6A

Compound

#691D6C

#6D1D48

#206D1D

#1D6D42

Variations

Lighter

#A42DA8

#C358C6

#D7A3D8

Darker

#561659

#3C0E3E

#240725

Saturation

#503951

#6A1D6D

#780E7B

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

10.54:1

AAA

vs Black

1.99:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#691D6C

#3D4A6B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#691D6C

#343466

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#691D6C

#64362F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

New Riders of the Purple Sage 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

#8E426C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#691D6C

Daylight 5500K

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

#7B4790

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8ED

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#20571E

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: #691D6C;

CSS — background

background-color: #691D6C;

CSS Variable

--color-new-riders-of-the-purple-sage: #691D6C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'new-riders-of-the-purple-sage': '#691D6C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#691D6C] text-[#691D6C]

SCSS

$new-riders-of-the-purple-sage: #691D6C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #691D6C?

#691D6C is New Riders of the Purple Sage, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #691D6C warm or cool?

New Riders of the Purple Sage reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with New Riders of the Purple Sage?

New Riders of the Purple Sage works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with New Riders of the Purple Sage?

New Riders of the Purple Sage 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 New Riders of the Purple Sage?

You can download New Riders of the Purple Sage 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 New Riders of the Purple Sage?

The hex code is #691D6C. In RGB it's 105, 29, 108, and in HSL it's 298°, 58%, 27%.

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