PURPLES

Succulent

#6A486C

RGB 106, 72, 108 · HSL 297°, 20%, 35% · CMYK 2, 33, 0, 58

Succulent is #6A486C in HEX — rgb(106, 72, 108), hsl(297°, 20%, 35%), cmyk(2%, 33%, 0%, 58%).

Succulent pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 297°, 20%, 35%. 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#6A486C

RGB106, 72, 108

HSL297°, 20%, 35%

HSV297°, 33%, 42%

CMYK2, 33, 0, 58

Decimal6965356

CSS RGBrgb(106, 72, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(297, 20%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Succulent RH280

Exact match

Dulux

Purple Gemstone S49D8

ΔE 2.5 · #674365

PPG

Royal Plum 1178-7

ΔE 3.8 · #654161

Dunn-Edwards

Old-Fashioned Purple DE6007

ΔE 4 · #73486B

Benjamin Moore

Passion 2073-30

ΔE 4.7 · #774C6F

Vista Paint

Berry Light C-1179

ΔE 4.8 · #663F68

Behr

Exotic Eggplant S110-7

ΔE 4.9 · #5C4468

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunset Serenade 1236

ΔE 5.8 · #594265

Sherwin-Williams

Kimono Violet SW6839

ΔE 6.3 · #5D395F

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 6.4 · #5E3D5A

Valspar

Magician's Cloak 1009-8

ΔE 6.5 · #794E6C

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 6.6 · #6C4675

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 12.6 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 14.1 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 17.7 · #50414C

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 24 · #1D375C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#6A486C

#496B47

Analogous

#57476B

#6A486C

#6B475B

Triadic

#6A486C

#6B6947

#476B69

Split-Complementary

#6A486C

#5B6B47

#476B57

Tetradic

#6A486C

#6B5747

#496B47

#475B6B

Monochromatic

#0F0A0F

#3C293D

#6A486C

#966699

#B694B8

Rectangle

#6A486C

#6B4749

#496B47

#476B69

Compound

#6A486C

#6B475B

#496B47

#476B57

Variations

Lighter

#906293

#AB8BAC

#CCBDCD

Darker

#553856

#3B263C

#221623

Saturation

#5E545F

#69476B

#89248F

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

7.62:1

AAA

vs Black

2.76:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6A486C

#53596C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6A486C

#4F4F68

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6A486C

#67504D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Succulent 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

#8F636C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6A486C

Daylight 5500K

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

#7C6890

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#3B5F39

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: #6A486C;

CSS — background

background-color: #6A486C;

CSS Variable

--color-succulent: #6A486C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'succulent': '#6A486C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6A486C] text-[#6A486C]

SCSS

$succulent: #6A486C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6A486C?

#6A486C is Succulent, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #6A486C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Succulent?

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

What colors pair well with Succulent?

Succulent 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 Succulent?

You can download Succulent 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 Succulent?

The hex code is #6A486C. In RGB it's 106, 72, 108, and in HSL it's 297°, 20%, 35%.

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