PURPLES

Purple

#691F7A

RGB 105, 31, 122 · HSL 289°, 59%, 30% · CMYK 14, 75, 0, 52

Purple is #691F7A in HEX — rgb(105, 31, 122), hsl(289°, 59%, 30%), cmyk(14%, 75%, 0%, 52%).

Purple pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 289°, 59%, 30%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#691F7A

RGB105, 31, 122

HSL289°, 59%, 30%

HSV289°, 75%, 48%

CMYK14, 75, 0, 52

Decimal6889338

CSS RGBrgb(105, 31, 122)

CSS HSLhsl(289, 59%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Plum Jam 690B-7

ΔE 6.6 · #612675

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 21.9 · #583E7B

Dulux

Purple Envy SB8H7

ΔE 22.5 · #84447B

Dunn-Edwards

Vibrant Orchid DE6000

ΔE 24 · #804B81

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 24.9 · #674C87

PPG

Cleopatra's Gown 1249-7

ΔE 25 · #795088

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 26.2 · #87558C

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 27.1 · #6C4675

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Light 1180

ΔE 27.2 · #673B66

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 28.7 · #7B598F

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 28.7 · #243F90

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 29.3 · #604C7F

Sherwin-Williams

Passionate Purple SW6981

ΔE 29.5 · #795484

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 30.2 · #652F53

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 39.1 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 48.2 · #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 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

#691F7A

#307A1F

Analogous

#3C1F7A

#691F7A

#7A1F5D

Triadic

#691F7A

#7A691F

#1F7A69

Split-Complementary

#691F7A

#5D7A1F

#1F7A3C

Tetradic

#691F7A

#7A3C1F

#307A1F

#1F5D7A

Monochromatic

#120514

#35103D

#691F7A

#9E2FB6

#BF5DD5

Rectangle

#691F7A

#7A1F30

#307A1F

#1F7A69

Compound

#691F7A

#7A1F5D

#307A1F

#1F7A3C

Variations

Lighter

#9A2EB2

#B65ECA

#D1A7DA

Darker

#551763

#3B0F45

#230829

Saturation

#553F5A

#691F7A

#731089

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

10.11:1

AAA

vs Black

2.08:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#691F7A

#394D79

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#691F7A

#353573

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#691F7A

#623C32

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

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

#8E4477

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#691F7A

Daylight 5500K

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

#7B499B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE8ED

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.

#2C6220

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: #691F7A;

CSS — background

background-color: #691F7A;

CSS Variable

--color-purple: #691F7A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple': '#691F7A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#691F7A] text-[#691F7A]

SCSS

$purple: #691F7A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #691F7A?

#691F7A is Purple, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #691F7A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Purple?

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 Purple?

You can download 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 Purple?

The hex code is #691F7A. In RGB it's 105, 31, 122, and in HSL it's 289°, 59%, 30%.

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