PURPLES

Poppy Pompadour

#6B3FA0

RGB 107, 63, 160 · HSL 267°, 43%, 44% · CMYK 33, 61, 0, 37

Poppy Pompadour is #6B3FA0 in HEX — rgb(107, 63, 160), hsl(267°, 43%, 44%), cmyk(33%, 61%, 0%, 37%).

Poppy Pompadour pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 267°, 43%, 44%. 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#6B3FA0

RGB107, 63, 160

HSL267°, 43%, 44%

HSV267°, 61%, 63%

CMYK33, 61, 0, 37

Decimal7028640

CSS RGBrgb(107, 63, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(267, 43%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Mystical Purple 650B-7

ΔE 8.5 · #5C46B0

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 21 · #243F90

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 21.3 · #583E7B

Dunn-Edwards

Cabaret DE5992

ΔE 22.2 · #845998

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 22.8 · #674C87

PPG

Royal Lilac 1250-7

ΔE 23.7 · #835995

Dulux

Magic Purple SB8H6

ΔE 24.2 · #8A5E9B

Valspar

Sonic Plum 4002-10C

ΔE 25.9 · #815A92

Hallman-Lindsay

Crown Jewels 1193

ΔE 26.2 · #946DAD

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 26.7 · #1F4992

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 26.8 · #7B598F

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 27 · #1E2D6E

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 27.9 · #604C7F

Sherwin-Williams

African Violet SW6982

ΔE 29.1 · #665385

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 37.2 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 45.3 · #636E8F

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 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

#6B3FA0

#75A040

Analogous

#4045A0

#6B3FA0

#9C40A0

Triadic

#6B3FA0

#A06B40

#40A06B

Split-Complementary

#6B3FA0

#A09C40

#45A040

Tetradic

#6B3FA0

#A04045

#75A040

#40A09C

Monochromatic

#221433

#472A6A

#6B3FA0

#9269C3

#BAA0D9

Rectangle

#6B3FA0

#A04075

#75A040

#40A06B

Compound

#6B3FA0

#9C40A0

#75A040

#45A040

Variations

Lighter

#885CBE

#A68AC9

#CCBEDC

Darker

#563182

#3B215B

#221236

Saturation

#6F627F

#6B40A0

#6820C0

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

7.38:1

AAA

vs Black

2.84:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6B3FA0

#3D5DA0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6B3FA0

#494998

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6B3FA0

#61594D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Poppy Pompadour 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

#905C93

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6B3FA0

Daylight 5500K

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

#7D61B7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE9EC

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.

#63823D

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: #6B3FA0;

CSS — background

background-color: #6B3FA0;

CSS Variable

--color-poppy-pompadour: #6B3FA0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'poppy-pompadour': '#6B3FA0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6B3FA0] text-[#6B3FA0]

SCSS

$poppy-pompadour: #6B3FA0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6B3FA0?

#6B3FA0 is Poppy Pompadour, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #6B3FA0 warm or cool?

Poppy Pompadour reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Poppy Pompadour?

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

What colors pair well with Poppy Pompadour?

Poppy Pompadour 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 Poppy Pompadour?

You can download Poppy Pompadour 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 Poppy Pompadour?

The hex code is #6B3FA0. In RGB it's 107, 63, 160, and in HSL it's 267°, 43%, 44%.

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