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Positively Purple

#6B4D5F

RGB 107, 77, 95 · HSL 324°, 16%, 36% · CMYK 0, 28, 11, 58

Positively Purple is #6B4D5F in HEX — rgb(107, 77, 95), hsl(324°, 16%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 11%, 58%).

Positively Purple pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 324°, 16%, 36%. 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#6B4D5F

RGB107, 77, 95

HSL324°, 16%, 36%

HSV324°, 28%, 42%

CMYK0, 28, 11, 58

Decimal7032159

CSS RGBrgb(107, 77, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(324, 16%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Positively Purple 13-08

Exact match

Behr

Purplestone 110F-6

ΔE 1.4 · #6A4B5F

Dulux

Dynamic S46D7

ΔE 2 · #6D5161

Benjamin Moore

Kalamata AF-630

ΔE 2.6 · #705160

Valspar

Purple Cloak 1004-5A

ΔE 3.9 · #6F5668

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Trinket DE5979

ΔE 4.7 · #665261

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Stiletto 1173

ΔE 5 · #624154

Vista Paint

Vivid Vision C-1226

ΔE 5.8 · #5E4B61

Sherwin-Williams

Mature Grape SW6286

ΔE 6 · #5F3F54

Kilz

Aged To Perfection LA290-02

ΔE 6.8 · #6B4157

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 9.3 · #5E3D5A

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 9.6 · #6D3F5B

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 10.1 · #50414C

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 12.2 · #4D3E45

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 12.5 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 16.8 · #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

#6B4D5F

#4D6A59

Analogous

#684D6A

#6B4D5F

#6A4D50

Triadic

#6B4D5F

#5F6A4D

#4D5F6A

Split-Complementary

#6B4D5F

#506A4D

#4D6A68

Tetradic

#6B4D5F

#6A684D

#4D6A59

#4D506A

Monochromatic

#120D10

#3E2D37

#6B4D5F

#966E86

#B69AAB

Rectangle

#6B4D5F

#6A594D

#4D6A59

#4D5F6A

Compound

#6B4D5F

#6A4D50

#4D6A59

#4D6A68

Variations

Lighter

#906980

#AA90A0

#CCBFC7

Darker

#563D4C

#3B2A34

#23181E

Saturation

#60575D

#6A4D5F

#912766

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

7.36:1

AAA

vs Black

2.85:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6B4D5F

#595A5F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6B4D5F

#53535D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6B4D5F

#695150

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Positively Purple 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

#906662

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6B4D5F

Daylight 5500K

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

#7D6B87

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.

#3B624A

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: #6B4D5F;

CSS — background

background-color: #6B4D5F;

CSS Variable

--color-positively-purple: #6B4D5F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'positively-purple': '#6B4D5F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6B4D5F] text-[#6B4D5F]

SCSS

$positively-purple: #6B4D5F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6B4D5F?

#6B4D5F is Positively Purple, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #6B4D5F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Positively Purple?

Positively Purple 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 Positively Purple?

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

Where can I download Positively Purple?

You can download Positively 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 Positively Purple?

The hex code is #6B4D5F. In RGB it's 107, 77, 95, and in HSL it's 324°, 16%, 36%.

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