PURPLES

Comtesse

#6C3877

RGB 108, 56, 119 · HSL 290°, 36%, 34% · CMYK 9, 53, 0, 53

Comtesse is #6C3877 in HEX — rgb(108, 56, 119), hsl(290°, 36%, 34%), cmyk(9%, 53%, 0%, 53%).

Comtesse pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 290°, 36%, 34%. 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#6C3877

RGB108, 56, 119

HSL290°, 36%, 34%

HSV290°, 53%, 47%

CMYK9, 53, 0, 53

Decimal7092343

CSS RGBrgb(108, 56, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(290, 36%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Euphoric Magenta M110-7

ΔE 5.8 · #6B4085

Dulux

Mystic Spell S45H8

ΔE 8 · #6B457B

Dunn-Edwards

Palace Purple DE5993

ΔE 8.9 · #68457A

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 9.6 · #583E7B

PPG

Cleopatra's Gown 1249-7

ΔE 10.2 · #795088

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 11 · #6C4675

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 11 · #674C87

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Light 1180

ΔE 11.7 · #673B66

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 12.3 · #87558C

Sherwin-Williams

Passionate Purple SW6981

ΔE 14 · #795484

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 14.2 · #7B598F

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 14.4 · #604C7F

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 17 · #652F53

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 24.5 · #935E7C

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 25.6 · #243F90

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 33.7 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#6C3877

#427637

Analogous

#4C3776

#6C3877

#763761

Triadic

#6C3877

#766C37

#37766C

Split-Complementary

#6C3877

#617637

#37764C

Tetradic

#6C3877

#764C37

#427637

#376176

Monochromatic

#100811

#3C1F42

#6C3877

#9B50AA

#B982C4

Rectangle

#6C3877

#763742

#427637

#37766C

Compound

#6C3877

#763761

#427637

#37764C

Variations

Lighter

#954DA4

#AF7BB9

#CEB5D3

Darker

#572B60

#3C1D43

#231027

Saturation

#5D4D60

#6C3776

#7E1C92

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

8.50:1

AAA

vs Black

2.47:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6C3877

#485576

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6C3877

#444471

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6C3877

#674842

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Comtesse 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

#905774

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6C3877

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E5C99

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE9EC

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.

#3B6033

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: #6C3877;

CSS — background

background-color: #6C3877;

CSS Variable

--color-comtesse: #6C3877;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'comtesse': '#6C3877' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6C3877] text-[#6C3877]

SCSS

$comtesse: #6C3877;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6C3877?

#6C3877 is Comtesse, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #6C3877 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Comtesse?

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

What colors pair well with Comtesse?

Comtesse 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 Comtesse?

You can download Comtesse 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 Comtesse?

The hex code is #6C3877. In RGB it's 108, 56, 119, and in HSL it's 290°, 36%, 34%.

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