PURPLES

Purple

#6F3CCD

RGB 111, 60, 205 · HSL 261°, 59%, 52% · CMYK 46, 71, 0, 20

Purple is #6F3CCD in HEX — rgb(111, 60, 205), hsl(261°, 59%, 52%), cmyk(46%, 71%, 0%, 20%).

Purple pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 261°, 59%, 52%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#6F3CCD

RGB111, 60, 205

HSL261°, 59%, 52%

HSV261°, 71%, 80%

CMYK46, 71, 0, 20

Decimal7290061

CSS RGBrgb(111, 60, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(261, 59%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Chakra P100-6

ΔE 4.1 · #7945D2

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 40.3 · #243F90

Vista Paint

Petulant Pat K-64

ΔE 46.4 · #50498A

Dunn-Edwards

Cabaret DE5992

ΔE 46.5 · #845998

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 47.1 · #1F4992

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 47.8 · #445397

Dulux

Pageant Gown S45H7

ΔE 48.1 · #8A63A1

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 48.3 · #674C87

Hallman-Lindsay

Crown Jewels 1193

ΔE 48.3 · #946DAD

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 48.6 · #1E2D6E

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 49.4 · #776BAB

Valspar

Sonic Plum 4002-10C

ΔE 50.5 · #815A92

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 53.5 · #604C7F

Sherwin-Williams

African Violet SW6982

ΔE 54.4 · #665385

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 57.6 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 69.2 · #636E8F

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

#6F3CCD

#9ACD3C

Analogous

#3C52CD

#6F3CCD

#B73CCD

Triadic

#6F3CCD

#CD6F3C

#3CCD6F

Split-Complementary

#6F3CCD

#CDB73C

#52CD3C

Tetradic

#6F3CCD

#CD3C52

#9ACD3C

#3CCDB7

Monochromatic

#2E1759

#4E2796

#6F3CCD

#9C79DC

#C9B6EC

Rectangle

#6F3CCD

#CD3C9A

#9ACD3C

#3CCD6F

Compound

#6F3CCD

#B73CCD

#9ACD3C

#52CD3C

Variations

Lighter

#8C63D7

#AB91DA

#CFC2E6

Darker

#5628AC

#3B1A78

#220E47

Saturation

#7E6F9A

#6F3CCD

#6723E6

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

6.55:1

vs Black

3.20:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6F3CCD

#1867CD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6F3CCD

#4848C2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6F3CCD

#5D6853

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple 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

#935AB5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6F3CCD

Daylight 5500K

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

#805FD9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE8ED

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.

#82A938

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #6F3CCD;

CSS — background

background-color: #6F3CCD;

CSS Variable

--color-purple: #6F3CCD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple': '#6F3CCD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6F3CCD] text-[#6F3CCD]

SCSS

$purple: #6F3CCD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6F3CCD?

#6F3CCD is Purple, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #6F3CCD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Purple?

Purple 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 Purple?

You can download Purple 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 Purple?

The hex code is #6F3CCD. In RGB it's 111, 60, 205, and in HSL it's 261°, 59%, 52%.

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