PURPLES

Gladiola Violet

#6E5178

RGB 110, 81, 120 · HSL 285°, 19%, 39% · CMYK 8, 33, 0, 53

Gladiola Violet is #6E5178 in HEX — rgb(110, 81, 120), hsl(285°, 19%, 39%), cmyk(8%, 33%, 0%, 53%).

Gladiola Violet pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 285°, 19%, 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#6E5178

RGB110, 81, 120

HSL285°, 19%, 39%

HSV285°, 33%, 47%

CMYK8, 33, 0, 53

Decimal7229816

CSS RGBrgb(110, 81, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(285, 19%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Dr Who S45E7

ΔE 3 · #76577C

Kilz

Super Violet RH270

ΔE 3.7 · #6F5782

Benjamin Moore

Fire 1392

ΔE 3.7 · #775A80

Behr

Vintage Plum BIC-35

ΔE 4.2 · #744F7B

Dunn-Edwards

Your Majesty DE5986

ΔE 4.4 · #61496E

Valspar

Velvet Beret 1001-3A

ΔE 4.6 · #675375

Sherwin-Williams

Vigorous Violet SW6838

ΔE 5 · #7C5A7E

PPG

Perfectly Purple 1176-7

ΔE 6.5 · #694878

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 6.9 · #6C4675

Hallman-Lindsay

Magenta Red Lips 1194

ΔE 7.1 · #62416D

Vista Paint

Magenta Red Lips C-1193

ΔE 7.2 · #61416D

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 9.6 · #7B598F

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 10.3 · #5E3D5A

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 14 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 17.7 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 24 · #1D375C

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

#6E5178

#5A7651

Analogous

#5A5176

#6E5178

#76516D

Triadic

#6E5178

#766D51

#51766D

Split-Complementary

#6E5178

#6D7651

#51765A

Tetradic

#6E5178

#765A51

#5A7651

#516D76

Monochromatic

#19131B

#433249

#6E5178

#9573A0

#B7A1BF

Rectangle

#6E5178

#76515A

#5A7651

#51766D

Compound

#6E5178

#76516D

#5A7651

#51765A

Variations

Lighter

#8E6B9A

#A993B1

#CCC1D0

Darker

#57405F

#3C2B42

#231927

Saturation

#665E69

#6D5176

#81289F

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

6.75:1

vs Black

3.11:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6E5178

#586078

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6E5178

#575774

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6E5178

#6A5956

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Gladiola 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

#926975

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6E5178

Daylight 5500K

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

#7F6E99

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.

#4A6A3F

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: #6E5178;

CSS — background

background-color: #6E5178;

CSS Variable

--color-gladiola-violet: #6E5178;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gladiola-violet': '#6E5178' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6E5178] text-[#6E5178]

SCSS

$gladiola-violet: #6E5178;

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#635083 · ΔE 8.4

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#6C598D · ΔE 9.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6E5178?

#6E5178 is Gladiola Violet, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #6E5178 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gladiola Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Gladiola Violet?

Gladiola 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 Gladiola Violet?

You can download Gladiola 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 Gladiola Violet?

The hex code is #6E5178. In RGB it's 110, 81, 120, and in HSL it's 285°, 19%, 39%.

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