PURPLES

Purple

#6B2E8A

RGB 107, 46, 138 · HSL 280°, 50%, 36% · CMYK 22, 67, 0, 46

Purple is #6B2E8A in HEX — rgb(107, 46, 138), hsl(280°, 50%, 36%), cmyk(22%, 67%, 0%, 46%).

Purple pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 280°, 50%, 36%. 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#6B2E8A
RGB107, 46, 138
HSL280°, 50%, 36%
HSV280°, 67%, 54%
CMYK22, 67, 0, 46
Decimal7024266
CSS RGBrgb(107, 46, 138)
CSS HSLhsl(280, 50%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Raspberry Mousse S-G-680

ΔE 7.3 · #562D83

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 20.2 · #583E7B

Dunn-Edwards

Cabaret DE5992

ΔE 22.5 · #845998

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 22.7 · #674C87

Dulux

Mystic Spell S45H8

ΔE 22.9 · #6B457B

PPG

Cleopatra's Gown 1249-7

ΔE 23.5 · #795088

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 24.7 · #243F90

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 25 · #87558C

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 26.7 · #7B598F

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 26.8 · #6C4675

Hallman-Lindsay

When Red Met Blue 1243

ΔE 27.4 · #564375

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 27.6 · #604C7F

Sherwin-Williams

Passionate Purple SW6981

ΔE 28.4 · #795484

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 30.3 · #1F4992

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 39.2 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 46.6 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#6B2E8A
#4C8A2E

Analogous

#3D2E8A
#6B2E8A
#8A2E7A

Triadic

#6B2E8A
#8A6B2E
#2E8A6B

Split-Complementary

#6B2E8A
#7A8A2E
#2E8A3D

Tetradic

#6B2E8A
#8A3D2E
#4C8A2E
#2E7A8A

Monochromatic

#120817
#3E1B50
#6B2E8A
#9744C1
#B77DD4

Rectangle

#6B2E8A
#8A2E4C
#4C8A2E
#2E8A6B

Compound

#6B2E8A
#8A2E7A
#4C8A2E
#2E8A3D

Variations

Lighter

#913EBB
#AB73C7
#CDB2DA

Darker

#562370
#3C174E
#230C2E

Saturation

#604E6A
#6B2E8A
#7317A1

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)

Aa

vs White

8.81:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

2.38:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6B2E8A
#3C5489

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6B2E8A
#3E3E82

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6B2E8A
#63493E

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

#904F83

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6B2E8A

Daylight 5500K

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

#7D54A7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE9EC

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#436F2D

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

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: #6B2E8A;
CSS — background 
background-color: #6B2E8A;
CSS Variable 
--color-purple: #6B2E8A;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'purple': '#6B2E8A' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#6B2E8A] text-[#6B2E8A]
SCSS 
$purple: #6B2E8A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6B2E8A?

#6B2E8A is Purple, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #6B2E8A 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 #6B2E8A. In RGB it's 107, 46, 138, and in HSL it's 280°, 50%, 36%.

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