PURPLES

Exotic Purple

#6A5078

RGB 106, 80, 120 · HSL 279°, 20%, 39% · CMYK 12, 33, 0, 53

Exotic Purple is #6A5078 in HEX — rgb(106, 80, 120), hsl(279°, 20%, 39%), cmyk(12%, 33%, 0%, 53%).

Exotic Purple pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 279°, 20%, 39%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#6A5078

RGB106, 80, 120

HSL279°, 20%, 39%

HSV279°, 33%, 47%

CMYK12, 33, 0, 53

Decimal6967416

CSS RGBrgb(106, 80, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(279, 20%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Super Violet RH270

ΔE 3.3 · #6F5782

Dunn-Edwards

Your Majesty DE5986

ΔE 3.6 · #61496E

Dulux

Gengiana S45D8

ΔE 4.1 · #5E4871

Valspar

Velvet Beret 1001-3A

ΔE 4.3 · #675375

Benjamin Moore

Fire 1392

ΔE 4.7 · #775A80

Sherwin-Williams

Impulsive Purple SW6832

ΔE 4.8 · #624977

Behr

Vintage Plum BIC-35

ΔE 4.9 · #744F7B

PPG

Perfectly Purple 1176-7

ΔE 6.1 · #694878

Vista Paint

Magenta Red Lips C-1193

ΔE 6.6 · #61416D

Hallman-Lindsay

Magenta Red Lips 1194

ΔE 6.7 · #62416D

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 6.8 · #6C4675

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 9.6 · #7B598F

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 10.5 · #5E3D5A

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 15.5 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 17.3 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 22.7 · #1D375C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#6A5078

#5D7750

Analogous

#565077

#6A5078

#775071

Triadic

#6A5078

#776950

#507769

Split-Complementary

#6A5078

#717750

#507756

Tetradic

#6A5078

#775650

#5D7750

#507177

Monochromatic

#18121C

#413149

#6A5078

#9172A1

#B5A0C0

Rectangle

#6A5078

#77505D

#5D7750

#507769

Compound

#6A5078

#775071

#5D7750

#507756

Variations

Lighter

#8A6A9B

#A692B2

#CBC1D0

Darker

#553F60

#3A2B43

#221927

Saturation

#655D69

#695077

#75289F

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

6.93:1

vs Black

3.03:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6A5078

#555E78

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6A5078

#555574

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6A5078

#665855

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Exotic 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

#8F6975

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6A5078

Daylight 5500K

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

#7C6E99

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.

#4E6A3F

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: #6A5078;

CSS — background

background-color: #6A5078;

CSS Variable

--color-exotic-purple: #6A5078;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'exotic-purple': '#6A5078' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6A5078] text-[#6A5078]

SCSS

$exotic-purple: #6A5078;

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#5E5384 · ΔE 7.8

Passion Plum

#764B6E · ΔE 7.9

Seduction

#6C598D · ΔE 8.2

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#544D6D · ΔE 9.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6A5078?

#6A5078 is Exotic Purple, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #6A5078 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Exotic Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Exotic Purple?

Exotic 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 Exotic Purple?

You can download Exotic 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 Exotic Purple?

The hex code is #6A5078. In RGB it's 106, 80, 120, and in HSL it's 279°, 20%, 39%.

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