PURPLES

Purple Cloak

#6F5668

RGB 111, 86, 104 · HSL 317°, 13%, 39% · CMYK 0, 23, 6, 56

Purple Cloak is #6F5668 in HEX — rgb(111, 86, 104), hsl(317°, 13%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 6%, 56%).

Purple Cloak pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 317°, 13%, 39%. 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#6F5668

RGB111, 86, 104

HSL317°, 13%, 39%

HSV317°, 23%, 44%

CMYK0, 23, 6, 56

Decimal7296616

CSS RGBrgb(111, 86, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(317, 13%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Purple Cloak 1004-5A

Exact match

Dulux

Dynamic S46D7

ΔE 2.6 · #6D5161

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Wine DE5978

ΔE 3.3 · #745E6F

Behr

Brazil Nut 130F-6

ΔE 3.3 · #755866

Benjamin Moore

Kalamata AF-630

ΔE 3.7 · #705160

PPG

Positively Purple 13-08

ΔE 3.9 · #6B4D5F

Vista Paint

Majestic Plum C-1213

ΔE 5.3 · #7F5F70

Sherwin-Williams

Grape Harvest SW6285

ΔE 5.4 · #7E5A6D

Hallman-Lindsay

Majestic Plum 1214

ΔE 5.6 · #806173

Kilz

Roasted Beet RA100-01

ΔE 7 · #685860

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 8.5 · #6F595D

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 9.8 · #856A73

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 11 · #6C6881

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 11.6 · #50414C

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 14.6 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 15.3 · #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

#6F5668

#57705E

Analogous

#6B5770

#6F5668

#70575C

Triadic

#6F5668

#697057

#576970

Split-Complementary

#6F5668

#5C7057

#57706B

Tetradic

#6F5668

#706B57

#57705E

#575C70

Monochromatic

#1A1418

#453541

#6F5668

#997A90

#BAA6B4

Rectangle

#6F5668

#705E57

#57705E

#576970

Compound

#6F5668

#70575C

#57705E

#57706B

Variations

Lighter

#93728A

#AC97A6

#CEC4CB

Darker

#5A4554

#3F2F3A

#251B22

Saturation

#676065

#705769

#9C2B7C

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

3.21:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6F5668

#5F6168

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6F5668

#5B5B66

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6F5668

#6D5A59

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple Cloak 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

#936D69

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6F5668

Daylight 5500K

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

#80728D

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.

#3F6A4B

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: #6F5668;

CSS — background

background-color: #6F5668;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-cloak: #6F5668;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-cloak': '#6F5668' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6F5668] text-[#6F5668]

SCSS

$purple-cloak: #6F5668;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6F5668?

#6F5668 is Purple Cloak, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #6F5668 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple Cloak?

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

What colors pair well with Purple Cloak?

Purple Cloak 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 Cloak?

You can download Purple Cloak 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 Cloak?

The hex code is #6F5668. In RGB it's 111, 86, 104, and in HSL it's 317°, 13%, 39%.

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