PURPLES

Hibernation

#6F5166

RGB 111, 81, 102 · HSL 318°, 16%, 38% · CMYK 0, 27, 8, 56

Hibernation is #6F5166 in HEX — rgb(111, 81, 102), hsl(318°, 16%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 8%, 56%).

Hibernation pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 318°, 16%, 38%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#6F5166

RGB111, 81, 102

HSL318°, 16%, 38%

HSV318°, 27%, 44%

CMYK0, 27, 8, 56

Decimal7295334

CSS RGBrgb(111, 81, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(318, 16%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Hothouse Orchid S46E7

ΔE 1.8 · #745468

PPG

Positively Purple 13-08

ΔE 2.5 · #6B4D5F

Behr

Purplestone 110F-6

ΔE 2.5 · #6A4B5F

Benjamin Moore

Eggplant 1379

ΔE 3.1 · #6E4B62

Valspar

Purple Cloak 1004-5A

ΔE 3.1 · #6F5668

Sherwin-Williams

Grape Harvest SW6285

ΔE 5.1 · #7E5A6D

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Trinket DE5979

ΔE 5.5 · #665261

Vista Paint

Vivid Vision C-1226

ΔE 6 · #5E4B61

Hallman-Lindsay

Vivid Vision 1227

ΔE 6.1 · #5E4B62

Kilz

Gypsy Plum RA110-01

ΔE 6.2 · #724C6A

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 9.4 · #5E3D5A

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 9.6 · #6D3F5B

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 12 · #856A73

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 12 · #50414C

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 15 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 17.9 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#6F5166

#51705B

Analogous

#6A5170

#6F5166

#705158

Triadic

#6F5166

#677051

#516770

Split-Complementary

#6F5166

#587051

#51706A

Tetradic

#6F5166

#706A51

#51705B

#515870

Monochromatic

#181116

#44313E

#6F5166

#9A748F

#BAA0B3

Rectangle

#6F5166

#705B51

#51705B

#516770

Compound

#6F5166

#705158

#51705B

#51706A

Variations

Lighter

#956C89

#AD93A5

#CEC1CA

Darker

#5B4053

#3F2C39

#251921

Saturation

#665C63

#705167

#992977

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

6.90:1

vs Black

3.04:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6F5166

#5C5E66

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6F5166

#575764

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6F5166

#6D5555

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Hibernation 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

#936968

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6F5166

Daylight 5500K

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

#806E8C

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.

#3E674A

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: #6F5166;

CSS — background

background-color: #6F5166;

CSS Variable

--color-hibernation: #6F5166;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hibernation': '#6F5166' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6F5166] text-[#6F5166]

SCSS

$hibernation: #6F5166;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6F5166?

#6F5166 is Hibernation, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #6F5166 warm or cool?

Hibernation reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Hibernation?

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

What colors pair well with Hibernation?

Hibernation 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 Hibernation?

You can download Hibernation 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 Hibernation?

The hex code is #6F5166. In RGB it's 111, 81, 102, and in HSL it's 318°, 16%, 38%.

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