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Expressive Plum

#695C62

RGB 105, 92, 98 · HSL 332°, 7%, 39% · CMYK 0, 12, 7, 59

Expressive Plum is #695C62 in HEX — rgb(105, 92, 98), hsl(332°, 7%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 7%, 59%).

Expressive Plum pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 332°, 7%, 39%. 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#695C62

RGB105, 92, 98

HSL332°, 7%, 39%

HSV332°, 12%, 41%

CMYK0, 12, 7, 59

Decimal6904930

CSS RGBrgb(105, 92, 98)

CSS HSLhsl(332, 7%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Expressive Plum SW6271

Exact match

Dulux

Mauve Mystery S48A6

ΔE 0.7 · #685C61

Benjamin Moore

Mountain 1456

ΔE 2 · #685D60

Valspar

Sweet Currant 1001-7A

ΔE 2.1 · #66575D

Kilz

Roasted Beet RA100-01

ΔE 2.2 · #685860

Behr

Sweet Truffle 730B-6

ΔE 3.3 · #635759

PPG

Phantom Hue 1004-6

ΔE 3.9 · #645D5E

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 4.2 · #6F595D

Vista Paint

Zuli K-769

ΔE 4.6 · #5D585B

Dunn-Edwards

Louisiana Mud DE6398

ΔE 5.2 · #655856

Hallman-Lindsay

Muted Mulberry historic-muted-mulberry

ΔE 5.2 · #66626D

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 7.4 · #575757

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 7.5 · #646462

Farrow & Ball

London Clay 244

ΔE 8.9 · #786963

RAL

Platinum Grey 7036

ΔE 10.4 · #7F7679

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 13.1 · #583F40

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#695C62

#5C6A64

Analogous

#6A5C6A

#695C62

#6A5D5C

Triadic

#695C62

#636A5C

#5C636A

Split-Complementary

#695C62

#5C6A5D

#5C6A6A

Tetradic

#695C62

#6A6A5C

#5C6A64

#5D5C6A

Monochromatic

#191517

#41393D

#695C62

#928189

#B5AAB0

Rectangle

#695C62

#6A645C

#5C6A64

#5C636A

Compound

#695C62

#6A5D5C

#5C6A64

#5C6A6A

Variations

Lighter

#8B7A82

#A79CA1

#CBC6C8

Darker

#554A4F

#3B3236

#221D20

Saturation

#666163

#6A5C63

#992E60

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

6.35:1

vs Black

3.31:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#695C62

#616162

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#695C62

#5E5E61

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#695C62

#685D5D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Expressive 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

#8E7265

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#695C62

Daylight 5500K

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

#7B7789

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.

#3F6A56

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: #695C62;

CSS — background

background-color: #695C62;

CSS Variable

--color-expressive-plum: #695C62;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'expressive-plum': '#695C62' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#695C62] text-[#695C62]

SCSS

$expressive-plum: #695C62;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #695C62?

#695C62 is Expressive Plum, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #695C62 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Expressive Plum?

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

What colors pair well with Expressive Plum?

Expressive 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 Expressive Plum?

You can download Expressive 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 Expressive Plum?

The hex code is #695C62. In RGB it's 105, 92, 98, and in HSL it's 332°, 7%, 39%.

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