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Prune Purple

#6C445B

RGB 108, 68, 91 · HSL 326°, 23%, 35% · CMYK 0, 37, 16, 58

Prune Purple is #6C445B in HEX — rgb(108, 68, 91), hsl(326°, 23%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 16%, 58%).

Prune Purple pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 326°, 23%, 35%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#6C445B

RGB108, 68, 91

HSL326°, 23%, 35%

HSV326°, 37%, 42%

CMYK0, 37, 16, 58

Decimal7095387

CSS RGBrgb(108, 68, 91)

CSS HSLhsl(326, 23%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Aged To Perfection LA290-02

ΔE 1.6 · #6B4157

Dulux

Annis S46D8

ΔE 2 · #6B475E

Benjamin Moore

Eggplant 1379

ΔE 3.3 · #6E4B62

Dunn-Edwards

Primitive Plum DEA195

ΔE 3.4 · #663C55

Behr

Japanese Maple 120F-6

ΔE 3.7 · #654153

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 3.9 · #6D3F5B

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Stiletto 1173

ΔE 4.2 · #624154

PPG

Love Potion 1179-7

ΔE 4.2 · #603E53

Sherwin-Williams

Mature Grape SW6286

ΔE 4.7 · #5F3F54

Vista Paint

Purple Stiletto C-1172

ΔE 4.7 · #5F3E52

Valspar

Magician's Cloak 1009-8

ΔE 6.2 · #794E6C

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 6.3 · #5E3D5A

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 11 · #5D3B42

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 13.5 · #935E7C

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 15 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 22.2 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#6C445B

#456E57

Analogous

#6B456E

#6C445B

#6E4547

Triadic

#6C445B

#5C6E45

#455C6E

Split-Complementary

#6C445B

#476E45

#456E6B

Tetradic

#6C445B

#6E6B45

#456E57

#45476E

Monochromatic

#100A0D

#3F2735

#6C445B

#9D6283

#BA91A8

Rectangle

#6C445B

#6E5745

#456E57

#455C6E

Compound

#6C445B

#6E4547

#456E57

#456E6B

Variations

Lighter

#975E7E

#AF889E

#CEBCC6

Darker

#59364A

#3E2533

#24151E

Saturation

#5F535A

#6E455C

#902261

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

8.03:1

AAA

vs Black

2.62:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6C445B

#55565A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6C445B

#4D4D58

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6C445B

#6A4949

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Prune 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

#90605F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6C445B

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E6584

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#395F49

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: #6C445B;

CSS — background

background-color: #6C445B;

CSS Variable

--color-prune-purple: #6C445B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'prune-purple': '#6C445B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6C445B] text-[#6C445B]

SCSS

$prune-purple: #6C445B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6C445B?

#6C445B is Prune Purple, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #6C445B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Prune Purple?

Prune 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 Prune Purple?

Prune 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 Prune Purple?

You can download Prune 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 Prune Purple?

The hex code is #6C445B. In RGB it's 108, 68, 91, and in HSL it's 326°, 23%, 35%.

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