NEUTRALS

Dark Purple Grey

#6E576B

RGB 110, 87, 107 · HSL 308°, 12%, 39% · CMYK 0, 21, 3, 57

Dark Purple Grey is #6E576B in HEX — rgb(110, 87, 107), hsl(308°, 12%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 3%, 57%).

Dark Purple Grey pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 308°, 12%, 39%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#6E576B

RGB110, 87, 107

HSL308°, 12%, 39%

HSV308°, 21%, 43%

CMYK0, 21, 3, 57

Decimal7231339

CSS RGBrgb(110, 87, 107)

CSS HSLhsl(308, 12%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Purple Cloak 1004-5A

ΔE 1.5 · #6F5668

Behr

Raisin In The Sun N120-6

ΔE 3.2 · #715E70

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Wine DE5978

ΔE 3.3 · #745E6F

Dulux

Hothouse Orchid S46E7

ΔE 3.9 · #745468

PPG

Positively Purple 13-08

ΔE 4.9 · #6B4D5F

Benjamin Moore

Kalamata AF-630

ΔE 5.1 · #705160

Vista Paint

Vivid Vision C-1226

ΔE 5.8 · #5E4B61

Hallman-Lindsay

Vivid Vision 1227

ΔE 5.9 · #5E4B62

Sherwin-Williams

Plummy SW6558

ΔE 6 · #675A75

Kilz

Regal Purple RA130-02

ΔE 7.6 · #70627F

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 9.6 · #6F595D

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 9.8 · #6C6881

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 10.4 · #856A73

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 12 · #50414C

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 15.7 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 15.7 · #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 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

#6E576B

#586F5B

Analogous

#67586F

#6E576B

#6F5860

Triadic

#6E576B

#6C6F58

#586C6F

Split-Complementary

#6E576B

#606F58

#586F67

Tetradic

#6E576B

#6F6758

#586F5B

#58606F

Monochromatic

#1A1419

#453643

#6E576B

#987C94

#B9A6B7

Rectangle

#6E576B

#6F5B58

#586F5B

#586C6F

Compound

#6E576B

#6F5860

#586F5B

#586F67

Variations

Lighter

#91748E

#AB98A9

#CDC4CC

Darker

#5A4657

#3E2F3C

#241B23

Saturation

#676066

#6F586C

#9B2C8C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.48:1

vs Black

3.24:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6E576B

#5F616B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6E576B

#5B5B69

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6E576B

#6C5B5A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Dark Purple Grey gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#926E6B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6E576B

Daylight 5500K

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

#7F7390

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.

#3F6A45

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: #6E576B;

CSS — background

background-color: #6E576B;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-purple-grey: #6E576B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-purple-grey': '#6E576B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6E576B] text-[#6E576B]

SCSS

$dark-purple-grey: #6E576B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6E576B?

#6E576B is Dark Purple Grey, a deep neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #6E576B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dark Purple Grey?

Dark Purple Grey works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Dark Purple Grey?

Dark Purple Grey pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Dark Purple Grey?

You can download Dark Purple Grey 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 Dark Purple Grey?

The hex code is #6E576B. In RGB it's 110, 87, 107, and in HSL it's 308°, 12%, 39%.

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