PURPLES

Kimberly

#695D87

RGB 105, 93, 135 · HSL 257°, 18%, 45% · CMYK 22, 31, 0, 47

Kimberly is #695D87 in HEX — rgb(105, 93, 135), hsl(257°, 18%, 45%), cmyk(22%, 31%, 0%, 47%).

Kimberly pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 257°, 18%, 45%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#695D87

RGB105, 93, 135

HSL257°, 18%, 45%

HSV257°, 31%, 53%

CMYK22, 31, 0, 47

Decimal6905223

CSS RGBrgb(105, 93, 135)

CSS HSLhsl(257, 18%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Concord Jam DE5964

ΔE 1.9 · #695A82

Behr

Vigorous Violet PPU16-2

ΔE 2.9 · #645681

Dulux

Psychic S43E7

ΔE 3.3 · #605980

PPG

Purple Grapes 1175-6

ΔE 4.8 · #736993

Kilz

Super Violet RH270

ΔE 4.8 · #6F5782

Valspar

Purple Valley 1001-5A

ΔE 5.2 · #6F6183

Sherwin-Williams

Forget‐Me‐Not SW6824

ΔE 5.5 · #716998

Benjamin Moore

Mauve 1407

ΔE 5.8 · #5F5485

Vista Paint

Purple Spire C-1248

ΔE 6.7 · #706C9B

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Spire 1249

ΔE 7.5 · #746F9D

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 10 · #8673A1

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 10.8 · #7B598F

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 11.4 · #636E8F

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 16.1 · #3A5170

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 16.4 · #5E3D5A

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 22.3 · #1D375C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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 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

#695D87

#7C875E

Analogous

#5E6787

#695D87

#7E5E87

Triadic

#695D87

#876A5E

#5E876A

Split-Complementary

#695D87

#877E5E

#67875E

Tetradic

#695D87

#875E67

#7C875E

#5E877E

Monochromatic

#231F2D

#473F5A

#695D87

#9187AB

#BAB4CB

Rectangle

#695D87

#875E7C

#7C875E

#5E876A

Compound

#695D87

#7E5E87

#7C875E

#67875E

Variations

Lighter

#867BA3

#A59EB8

#CBC8D4

Darker

#544A6D

#3A334C

#211D2C

Saturation

#706D79

#6A5E87

#552FB6

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

5.97:1

vs Black

3.52:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#695D87

#5A6687

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#695D87

#5F5F82

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#695D87

#656561

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Kimberly 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

#8E7280

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#695D87

Daylight 5500K

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

#7B77A5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#6C7A49

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: #695D87;

CSS — background

background-color: #695D87;

CSS Variable

--color-kimberly: #695D87;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kimberly': '#695D87' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#695D87] text-[#695D87]

SCSS

$kimberly: #695D87;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #695D87?

#695D87 is Kimberly, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #695D87 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kimberly?

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

What colors pair well with Kimberly?

Kimberly 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 Kimberly?

You can download Kimberly 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 Kimberly?

The hex code is #695D87. In RGB it's 105, 93, 135, and in HSL it's 257°, 18%, 45%.

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