PURPLES

Grape Expectations

#6A587E

RGB 106, 88, 126 · HSL 268°, 18%, 42% · CMYK 16, 30, 0, 51

Grape Expectations is #6A587E in HEX — rgb(106, 88, 126), hsl(268°, 18%, 42%), cmyk(16%, 30%, 0%, 51%).

Grape Expectations pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 268°, 18%, 42%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#6A587E

RGB106, 88, 126

HSL268°, 18%, 42%

HSV268°, 30%, 49%

CMYK16, 30, 0, 51

Decimal6969470

CSS RGBrgb(106, 88, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(268, 18%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Grape Expectations S44E7

ΔE 0.4 · #69587E

Dunn-Edwards

Concord Jam DE5964

ΔE 1.7 · #695A82

Valspar

Velvet Beret 1001-3A

ΔE 3.1 · #675375

Behr

Vigorous Violet PPU16-2

ΔE 3.6 · #645681

Kilz

Super Violet RH270

ΔE 3.8 · #6F5782

Benjamin Moore

Fire 1392

ΔE 4.7 · #775A80

PPG

Pageant Pansy 13-20

ΔE 5.8 · #705C79

Sherwin-Williams

Vigorous Violet SW6838

ΔE 6.9 · #7C5A7E

Vista Paint

Grapes of Wrath C-1283

ΔE 9 · #65617C

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunset Serenade 1236

ΔE 9.2 · #594265

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 10.9 · #6C4675

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 11.2 · #7B598F

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 13 · #636E8F

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 13 · #5E3D5A

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 16.4 · #935E7C

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 22.3 · #1D375C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#6A587E

#6C7E58

Analogous

#58597E

#6A587E

#7D587E

Triadic

#6A587E

#7E6A58

#587E6A

Split-Complementary

#6A587E

#7E7D58

#597E58

Tetradic

#6A587E

#7E5859

#6C7E58

#587E7D

Monochromatic

#1E1924

#443851

#6A587E

#907EA5

#B7ABC4

Rectangle

#6A587E

#7E586C

#6C7E58

#587E6A

Compound

#6A587E

#7D587E

#6C7E58

#597E58

Variations

Lighter

#87739E

#A599B4

#CBC5D2

Darker

#554566

#3A2F47

#221B29

Saturation

#6B6571

#6A587E

#672CAA

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

6.34:1

vs Black

3.31:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6A587E

#59627E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6A587E

#5B5B7A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6A587E

#66605C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Grape Expectations 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

#8F6F7A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6A587E

Daylight 5500K

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

#7C749E

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.

#5D7244

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: #6A587E;

CSS — background

background-color: #6A587E;

CSS Variable

--color-grape-expectations: #6A587E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grape-expectations': '#6A587E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6A587E] text-[#6A587E]

SCSS

$grape-expectations: #6A587E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6A587E?

#6A587E is Grape Expectations, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #6A587E warm or cool?

Grape Expectations reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Grape Expectations?

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

What colors pair well with Grape Expectations?

Grape Expectations 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 Grape Expectations?

You can download Grape Expectations 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 Grape Expectations?

The hex code is #6A587E. In RGB it's 106, 88, 126, and in HSL it's 268°, 18%, 42%.

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