PURPLES

Gloxinia

#693162

RGB 105, 49, 98 · HSL 308°, 36%, 30% · CMYK 0, 53, 7, 59

Gloxinia is #693162 in HEX — rgb(105, 49, 98), hsl(308°, 36%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 53%, 7%, 59%).

Gloxinia pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 308°, 36%, 30%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#693162

RGB105, 49, 98

HSL308°, 36%, 30%

HSV308°, 53%, 41%

CMYK0, 53, 7, 59

Decimal6893922

CSS RGBrgb(105, 49, 98)

CSS HSLhsl(308, 36%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Maroon 100D-7

ΔE 3.6 · #663368

Dulux

Purple Celebration SB8H9

ΔE 3.7 · #6B3967

Vista Paint

Iris Impact K-0

ΔE 6 · #683C68

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Light 1180

ΔE 6.1 · #673B66

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 7.9 · #652F53

PPG

Magic Magenta 1180-7

ΔE 9.1 · #7F4774

Benjamin Moore

Summer 2074-20

ΔE 9.2 · #7C3D64

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Odyssey DEA143

ΔE 9.2 · #643E65

Sherwin-Williams

Kimono Violet SW6839

ΔE 9.6 · #5D395F

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 9.8 · #6C4675

Kilz

Succulent RH280

ΔE 13 · #6A486C

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 14.7 · #87558C

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 17 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 20.6 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 25.6 · #5D3B42

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 30.5 · #1D375C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#693162

#316838

Analogous

#543168

#693162

#683145

Triadic

#693162

#616831

#316168

Split-Complementary

#693162

#456831

#316854

Tetradic

#693162

#685431

#316838

#314568

Monochromatic

#110810

#341830

#693162

#9C4991

#BE74B4

Rectangle

#693162

#683831

#316838

#316168

Compound

#693162

#683145

#316838

#316854

Variations

Lighter

#99488E

#B573AC

#D0B1CC

Darker

#54264E

#3B1936

#230E20

Saturation

#554453

#683161

#811873

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

9.48:1

AAA

vs Black

2.22:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#693162

#484E61

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#693162

#3F3F5D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#693162

#653E3A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Gloxinia 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

#8E5165

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#693162

Daylight 5500K

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

#7B5689

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EC

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.

#2D5532

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: #693162;

CSS — background

background-color: #693162;

CSS Variable

--color-gloxinia: #693162;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gloxinia': '#693162' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#693162] text-[#693162]

SCSS

$gloxinia: #693162;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #693162?

#693162 is Gloxinia, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #693162 warm or cool?

Gloxinia reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Gloxinia?

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

What colors pair well with Gloxinia?

Gloxinia 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 Gloxinia?

You can download Gloxinia 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 Gloxinia?

The hex code is #693162. In RGB it's 105, 49, 98, and in HSL it's 308°, 36%, 30%.

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