PURPLES

Basil Mauve

#6C5472

RGB 108, 84, 114 · HSL 288°, 15%, 39% · CMYK 5, 26, 0, 55

Basil Mauve is #6C5472 in HEX — rgb(108, 84, 114), hsl(288°, 15%, 39%), cmyk(5%, 26%, 0%, 55%).

Basil Mauve pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 288°, 15%, 39%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#6C5472

RGB108, 84, 114

HSL288°, 15%, 39%

HSV288°, 26%, 45%

CMYK5, 26, 0, 55

Decimal7099506

CSS RGBrgb(108, 84, 114)

CSS HSLhsl(288, 15%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Trixter S45D7

ΔE 1.5 · #6F5676

Valspar

Velvet Beret 1001-3A

ΔE 3 · #675375

PPG

Pageant Pansy 13-20

ΔE 3.4 · #705C79

Dunn-Edwards

Princely Violet DE5957

ΔE 3.9 · #6D5C7B

Sherwin-Williams

Plummy SW6558

ΔE 5 · #675A75

Benjamin Moore

Ultra 1372

ΔE 5.2 · #765273

Behr

Plum Shade 100F-6

ΔE 5.2 · #685971

Kilz

Rich Sari RA120-02

ΔE 6.2 · #5F4B70

Hallman-Lindsay

Vivid Vision 1227

ΔE 6.3 · #5E4B62

Vista Paint

Vivid Vision C-1226

ΔE 6.7 · #5E4B61

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 9.6 · #5E3D5A

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 10.7 · #6C6881

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 13.9 · #935E7C

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 14.8 · #7B598F

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 15.1 · #50414C

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 20.8 · #575757

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

#6C5472

#5A7255

Analogous

#5D5572

#6C5472

#725569

Triadic

#6C5472

#726C55

#55726C

Split-Complementary

#6C5472

#697255

#55725D

Tetradic

#6C5472

#725D55

#5A7255

#556972

Monochromatic

#19141A

#433446

#6C5472

#94789B

#B7A4BC

Rectangle

#6C5472

#72555A

#5A7255

#55726C

Compound

#6C5472

#725569

#5A7255

#55725D

Variations

Lighter

#8E7095

#A996AE

#CCC3CE

Darker

#57435C

#3C2E40

#231A25

Saturation

#665F68

#6C5572

#862A9D

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

6.67:1

vs Black

3.15:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6C5472

#5A6072

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6C5472

#59596F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6C5472

#695A58

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Basil Mauve 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

#906C71

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6C5472

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E7195

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.

#486A3F

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: #6C5472;

CSS — background

background-color: #6C5472;

CSS Variable

--color-basil-mauve: #6C5472;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'basil-mauve': '#6C5472' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6C5472] text-[#6C5472]

SCSS

$basil-mauve: #6C5472;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6C5472?

#6C5472 is Basil Mauve, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #6C5472 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Basil Mauve?

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

What colors pair well with Basil Mauve?

Basil Mauve 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 Basil Mauve?

You can download Basil Mauve 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 Basil Mauve?

The hex code is #6C5472. In RGB it's 108, 84, 114, and in HSL it's 288°, 15%, 39%.

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