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Purplestone

#6A4B5F

RGB 106, 75, 95 · HSL 321°, 17%, 35% · CMYK 0, 29, 10, 58

Purplestone is #6A4B5F in HEX — rgb(106, 75, 95), hsl(321°, 17%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 10%, 58%).

Purplestone pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 321°, 17%, 35%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#6A4B5F

RGB106, 75, 95

HSL321°, 17%, 35%

HSV321°, 29%, 42%

CMYK0, 29, 10, 58

Decimal6966111

CSS RGBrgb(106, 75, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(321, 17%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Purplestone 110F-6

Exact match

PPG

Positively Purple 13-08

ΔE 1.4 · #6B4D5F

Dulux

Magos S47C8

ΔE 1.9 · #69475B

Benjamin Moore

Eggplant 1379

ΔE 2.4 · #6E4B62

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Stiletto 1173

ΔE 4.2 · #624154

Valspar

Purple Cloak 1004-5A

ΔE 4.9 · #6F5668

Sherwin-Williams

Mature Grape SW6286

ΔE 5 · #5F3F54

Vista Paint

Purple Stiletto C-1172

ΔE 5.4 · #5F3E52

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Trinket DE5979

ΔE 5.8 · #665261

Kilz

Aged To Perfection LA290-02

ΔE 5.8 · #6B4157

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 7.9 · #5E3D5A

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 8.4 · #6D3F5B

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 10.5 · #50414C

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 12.7 · #4D3E45

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 13.3 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 17.9 · #575757

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

#6A4B5F

#4A6855

Analogous

#644A68

#6A4B5F

#684A4F

Triadic

#6A4B5F

#5E684A

#4A5E68

Split-Complementary

#6A4B5F

#4F684A

#4A6864

Tetradic

#6A4B5F

#68644A

#4A6855

#4A4F68

Monochromatic

#0F0B0D

#3C2A36

#6A4B5F

#956A86

#B597AA

Rectangle

#6A4B5F

#68554A

#4A6855

#4A5E68

Compound

#6A4B5F

#684A4F

#4A6855

#4A6864

Variations

Lighter

#8F6681

#AA8DA0

#CCBEC7

Darker

#543B4B

#3A2834

#22171E

Saturation

#5E555B

#684A5E

#8D2569

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

7.54:1

AAA

vs Black

2.78:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6A4B5F

#57595F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6A4B5F

#51515D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6A4B5F

#684F4F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Purplestone strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#8F6562

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6A4B5F

Daylight 5500K

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

#7C6A87

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.

#395F46

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: #6A4B5F;

CSS — background

background-color: #6A4B5F;

CSS Variable

--color-purplestone: #6A4B5F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purplestone': '#6A4B5F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6A4B5F] text-[#6A4B5F]

SCSS

$purplestone: #6A4B5F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6A4B5F?

#6A4B5F is Purplestone, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #6A4B5F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purplestone?

Purplestone works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Purplestone?

Purplestone pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Purplestone?

You can download Purplestone 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 Purplestone?

The hex code is #6A4B5F. In RGB it's 106, 75, 95, and in HSL it's 321°, 17%, 35%.

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