PURPLES

Magenta Violet

#6C5389

RGB 108, 83, 137 · HSL 268°, 25%, 43% · CMYK 21, 39, 0, 46

Magenta Violet is #6C5389 in HEX — rgb(108, 83, 137), hsl(268°, 25%, 43%), cmyk(21%, 39%, 0%, 46%).

Magenta Violet pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 268°, 25%, 43%. 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#6C5389

RGB108, 83, 137

HSL268°, 25%, 43%

HSV268°, 39%, 54%

CMYK21, 39, 0, 46

Decimal7099273

CSS RGBrgb(108, 83, 137)

CSS HSLhsl(268, 25%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Your 1400

ΔE 3.1 · #645184

Valspar

Rollick 4003-10C

ΔE 3.1 · #745A92

Sherwin-Williams

African Violet SW6982

ΔE 3.3 · #665385

Dulux

Emperor Jewel S44G7

ΔE 3.5 · #6F5A8D

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 4.1 · #604C7F

Dunn-Edwards

Violet Majesty DEA142

ΔE 4.5 · #644982

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 4.7 · #7B598F

Behr

Virtual Violet HDC-MD-25

ΔE 4.8 · #655281

PPG

Perfectly Purple 1176-7

ΔE 6.1 · #694878

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 7.8 · #6C4675

Hallman-Lindsay

When Red Met Blue 1243

ΔE 7.8 · #564375

Vista Paint

When Red Met Blue C-1242

ΔE 8 · #564274

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 17.7 · #5E3D5A

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 20.1 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 20.3 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 23.1 · #2D61AD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#6C5389

#6F8952

Analogous

#525489

#6C5389

#875289

Triadic

#6C5389

#896C52

#52896C

Split-Complementary

#6C5389

#898752

#548952

Tetradic

#6C5389

#895254

#6F8952

#528987

Monochromatic

#211929

#463659

#6C5389

#9279AF

#B9A9CB

Rectangle

#6C5389

#89526F

#6F8952

#52896C

Compound

#6C5389

#875289

#6F8952

#548952

Variations

Lighter

#896EA8

#A795BA

#CCC3D5

Darker

#56416F

#3B2C4D

#22192D

Saturation

#6D6576

#6C5289

#6929B2

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

6.49:1

vs Black

3.24:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6C5389

#546289

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6C5389

#585884

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6C5389

#675F59

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Magenta Violet 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

#906B82

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6C5389

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E70A6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEC

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.

#5F7546

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: #6C5389;

CSS — background

background-color: #6C5389;

CSS Variable

--color-magenta-violet: #6C5389;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'magenta-violet': '#6C5389' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6C5389] text-[#6C5389]

SCSS

$magenta-violet: #6C5389;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6C5389?

#6C5389 is Magenta Violet, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #6C5389 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Magenta Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Magenta Violet?

Magenta Violet 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 Magenta Violet?

You can download Magenta Violet 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 Magenta Violet?

The hex code is #6C5389. In RGB it's 108, 83, 137, and in HSL it's 268°, 25%, 43%.

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