PURPLES

Almost Royal

#6A2DED

RGB 106, 45, 237 · HSL 259°, 84%, 55% · CMYK 55, 81, 0, 7

Almost Royal is #6A2DED in HEX — rgb(106, 45, 237), hsl(259°, 84%, 55%), cmyk(55%, 81%, 0%, 7%).

Almost Royal pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 259°, 84%, 55%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#6A2DED

RGB106, 45, 237

HSL259°, 84%, 55%

HSV259°, 81%, 93%

CMYK55, 81, 0, 7

Decimal6958573

CSS RGBrgb(106, 45, 237)

CSS HSLhsl(259, 84%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Canyon Iris P540-7

ΔE 21.7 · #2A3DD6

Dutch Boy

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Vista Paint

Petulant Pat K-64

ΔE 69.3 · #50498A

Dunn-Edwards

Cabaret DE5992

ΔE 69.4 · #845998

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 70.1 · #1E2D6E

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 70.3 · #445397

Hallman-Lindsay

Crown Jewels 1193

ΔE 70.8 · #946DAD

Dulux

Pageant Gown S45H7

ΔE 70.9 · #8A63A1

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 71.4 · #674C87

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 72.1 · #776BAB

Valspar

Sonic Plum 4002-10C

ΔE 73.5 · #815A92

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 76.5 · #604C7F

Sherwin-Williams

African Violet SW6982

ΔE 77.5 · #665385

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 79.5 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 92 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

#6A2DED

#B0ED2C

Analogous

#2C4FED

#6A2DED

#C92CED

Triadic

#6A2DED

#ED692C

#2CED69

Split-Complementary

#6A2DED

#EDC92C

#4FED2C

Tetradic

#6A2DED

#ED2C4F

#B0ED2C

#2CEDC9

Monochromatic

#2C0A75

#4710BC

#6A2DED

#9B72F3

#CDB9F9

Rectangle

#6A2DED

#ED2CB0

#B0ED2C

#2CED69

Compound

#6A2DED

#C92CED

#B0ED2C

#4FED2C

Variations

Lighter

#8756F0

#A889EB

#CEBFEE

Darker

#4C0DD3

#330694

#1D0258

Saturation

#826FA9

#692CED

#6623F6

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

6.54:1

vs Black

3.21:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6A2DED

#0069ED

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6A2DED

#3D3DDF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6A2DED

#4D6F51

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Almost Royal 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

#8F4ECD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6A2DED

Daylight 5500K

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

#7C53F1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9E8EE

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.

#96CC22

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #6A2DED;

CSS — background

background-color: #6A2DED;

CSS Variable

--color-almost-royal: #6A2DED;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'almost-royal': '#6A2DED' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6A2DED] text-[#6A2DED]

SCSS

$almost-royal: #6A2DED;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6A2DED?

#6A2DED is Almost Royal, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #6A2DED warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Almost Royal?

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

What colors pair well with Almost Royal?

Almost Royal 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 Almost Royal?

You can download Almost Royal 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 Almost Royal?

The hex code is #6A2DED. In RGB it's 106, 45, 237, and in HSL it's 259°, 84%, 55%.

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