PURPLES

Mystical

#6E5881

RGB 110, 88, 129 · HSL 272°, 19%, 43% · CMYK 15, 32, 0, 49

Mystical is #6E5881 in HEX — rgb(110, 88, 129), hsl(272°, 19%, 43%), cmyk(15%, 32%, 0%, 49%).

Mystical pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 272°, 19%, 43%. 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#6E5881

RGB110, 88, 129

HSL272°, 19%, 43%

HSV272°, 32%, 51%

CMYK15, 32, 0, 49

Decimal7231617

CSS RGBrgb(110, 88, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(272, 19%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Super Violet RH270

ΔE 1.4 · #6F5782

Dulux

Grape Expectations S44E7

ΔE 2.7 · #69587E

Dunn-Edwards

Concord Jam DE5964

ΔE 2.8 · #695A82

Benjamin Moore

Fire 1392

ΔE 3.6 · #775A80

Behr

Vigorous Violet PPU16-2

ΔE 3.6 · #645681

Valspar

Velvet Beret 1001-3A

ΔE 4.8 · #675375

Sherwin-Williams

African Violet SW6982

ΔE 6 · #665385

PPG

Pageant Pansy 13-20

ΔE 7.3 · #705C79

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 8.9 · #7B598F

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 9.3 · #6C4675

Vista Paint

Orchid Orchestra C-1206

ΔE 9.4 · #856080

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunset Serenade 1236

ΔE 9.7 · #594265

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 13.5 · #5E3D5A

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 14.7 · #636E8F

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 15.7 · #935E7C

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 23.6 · #1D375C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#6E5881

#6C8259

Analogous

#5A5982

#6E5881

#825981

Triadic

#6E5881

#826F59

#59826F

Split-Complementary

#6E5881

#818259

#59825A

Tetradic

#6E5881

#825A59

#6C8259

#598182

Monochromatic

#221B27

#483A55

#6E5881

#9580A8

#BBADC7

Rectangle

#6E5881

#82596C

#6C8259

#59826F

Compound

#6E5881

#825981

#6C8259

#59825A

Variations

Lighter

#8C75A1

#A99AB6

#CDC5D3

Darker

#594669

#3D3049

#241B2B

Saturation

#6E6774

#6F5982

#722CAF

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

6.22:1

vs Black

3.38:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6E5881

#5B6481

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6E5881

#5C5C7D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6E5881

#6A615D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Mystical 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

#926F7C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6E5881

Daylight 5500K

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

#7F74A0

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.

#5C7546

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: #6E5881;

CSS — background

background-color: #6E5881;

CSS Variable

--color-mystical: #6E5881;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mystical': '#6E5881' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6E5881] text-[#6E5881]

SCSS

$mystical: #6E5881;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6E5881?

#6E5881 is Mystical, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #6E5881 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mystical?

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

What colors pair well with Mystical?

Mystical 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 Mystical?

You can download Mystical 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 Mystical?

The hex code is #6E5881. In RGB it's 110, 88, 129, and in HSL it's 272°, 19%, 43%.

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