PURPLES

Pure Mauve

#6F5390

RGB 111, 83, 144 · HSL 268°, 27%, 45% · CMYK 23, 42, 0, 44

Pure Mauve is #6F5390 in HEX — rgb(111, 83, 144), hsl(268°, 27%, 45%), cmyk(23%, 42%, 0%, 44%).

Pure Mauve pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 268°, 27%, 45%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#6F5390

RGB111, 83, 144

HSL268°, 27%, 45%

HSV268°, 42%, 56%

CMYK23, 42, 0, 44

Decimal7295888

CSS RGBrgb(111, 83, 144)

CSS HSLhsl(268, 27%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 3.2 · #674C87

Valspar

Rollick 4003-10C

ΔE 4.1 · #745A92

Dunn-Edwards

Violet Majesty DEA142

ΔE 4.7 · #644982

Dulux

Purple Eden SB8G3

ΔE 5 · #745F9D

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 5.7 · #7B598F

PPG

Cleopatra's Gown 1249-7

ΔE 5.8 · #795088

Sherwin-Williams

African Violet SW6982

ΔE 7.3 · #665385

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 7.4 · #604C7F

Behr

Plum Royale S110-6

ΔE 8.1 · #785F91

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 8.9 · #583E7B

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 10.2 · #6C4675

Hallman-Lindsay

When Red Met Blue 1243

ΔE 10.2 · #564375

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 20.7 · #1F4992

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 22.1 · #243F90

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 22.3 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 23.7 · #636E8F

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

#6F5390

#759254

Analogous

#545692

#6F5390

#905492

Triadic

#6F5390

#927154

#549271

Split-Complementary

#6F5390

#929054

#569254

Tetradic

#6F5390

#925456

#759254

#549290

Monochromatic

#261C31

#4B3861

#6F5390

#977DB5

#BEAED0

Rectangle

#6F5390

#925475

#759254

#549271

Compound

#6F5390

#905492

#759254

#569254

Variations

Lighter

#8D71AD

#AA98BE

#CDC5D7

Darker

#5A4276

#3E2C52

#241930

Saturation

#72697C

#715492

#6E2ABC

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

6.33:1

vs Black

3.32:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6F5390

#546490

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6F5390

#59598A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6F5390

#69615A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Pure Mauve 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

#936B87

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6F5390

Daylight 5500K

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

#8070AB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEC

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.

#637A49

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: #6F5390;

CSS — background

background-color: #6F5390;

CSS Variable

--color-pure-mauve: #6F5390;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pure-mauve': '#6F5390' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6F5390] text-[#6F5390]

SCSS

$pure-mauve: #6F5390;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6F5390?

#6F5390 is Pure Mauve, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #6F5390 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pure Mauve?

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

What colors pair well with Pure Mauve?

Pure Mauve 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 Pure Mauve?

You can download Pure Mauve 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 Pure Mauve?

The hex code is #6F5390. In RGB it's 111, 83, 144, and in HSL it's 268°, 27%, 45%.

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