PURPLES

Purple

#6C1E62

RGB 108, 30, 98 · HSL 308°, 57%, 27% · CMYK 0, 72, 9, 58

Purple is #6C1E62 in HEX — rgb(108, 30, 98), hsl(308°, 57%, 27%), cmyk(0%, 72%, 9%, 58%).

Purple pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 308°, 57%, 27%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. 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#6C1E62

RGB108, 30, 98

HSL308°, 57%, 27%

HSV308°, 72%, 42%

CMYK0, 72, 9, 58

Decimal7085666

CSS RGBrgb(108, 30, 98)

CSS HSLhsl(308, 57%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sugar Beet M130-7

ΔE 5.1 · #732460

Dulux

Purple Envy SB8H7

ΔE 14.2 · #84447B

Vista Paint

Grape Riot K-1237

ΔE 15.3 · #94437C

Dunn-Edwards

Vibrant Orchid DE6000

ΔE 17.3 · #804B81

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Light 1180

ΔE 17.3 · #673B66

Benjamin Moore

Summer 2074-20

ΔE 17.5 · #7C3D64

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 17.5 · #652F53

PPG

Magic Magenta 1180-7

ΔE 17.8 · #7F4774

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 18.7 · #A03472

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 19.6 · #812A51

Sherwin-Williams

Dynamo SW6841

ΔE 20 · #953D68

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 20.8 · #87558C

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 24.5 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 29.4 · #935E7C

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 34.2 · #243F90

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 35.9 · #5D3B42

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#6C1E62

#1E6C28

Analogous

#4F1E6C

#6C1E62

#6C1E3A

Triadic

#6C1E62

#626C1E

#1E626C

Split-Complementary

#6C1E62

#3A6C1E

#1E6C4F

Tetradic

#6C1E62

#6C4F1E

#1E6C28

#1E3A6C

Monochromatic

#140512

#300D2B

#6C1E62

#A82E98

#D053BF

Rectangle

#6C1E62

#6C281E

#1E6C28

#1E626C

Compound

#6C1E62

#6C1E3A

#1E6C28

#1E6C4F

Variations

Lighter

#A72E96

#C559B7

#D8A4D1

Darker

#58164F

#3E0E37

#240821

Saturation

#51394D

#6C1E62

#7B0F6C

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

10.50:1

AAA

vs Black

2.00:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6C1E62

#434A61

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6C1E62

#36365C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6C1E62

#68332E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

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

#904365

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6C1E62

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E4889

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9EC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#1E5726

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: #6C1E62;

CSS — background

background-color: #6C1E62;

CSS Variable

--color-purple: #6C1E62;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple': '#6C1E62' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6C1E62] text-[#6C1E62]

SCSS

$purple: #6C1E62;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6C1E62?

#6C1E62 is Purple, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #6C1E62 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Purple?

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 Purple?

You can download 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 Purple?

The hex code is #6C1E62. In RGB it's 108, 30, 98, and in HSL it's 308°, 57%, 27%.

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