PURPLES

Prophet Violet

#6F58A6

RGB 111, 88, 166 · HSL 258°, 31%, 50% · CMYK 33, 47, 0, 35

Prophet Violet is #6F58A6 in HEX — rgb(111, 88, 166), hsl(258°, 31%, 50%), cmyk(33%, 47%, 0%, 35%).

Prophet Violet pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 258°, 31%, 50%. 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#6F58A6

RGB111, 88, 166

HSL258°, 31%, 50%

HSV258°, 47%, 65%

CMYK33, 47, 0, 35

Decimal7297190

CSS RGBrgb(111, 88, 166)

CSS HSLhsl(258, 31%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Zinfandel 660D-6

ΔE 5.1 · #5F4E99

Dunn-Edwards

Mardi Gras DE5943

ΔE 9.1 · #665D9E

Dulux

Purple Eden SB8G3

ΔE 9.8 · #745F9D

Vista Paint

Petulant Pat K-64

ΔE 11.6 · #50498A

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 11.6 · #776BAB

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 11.8 · #674C87

PPG

Royal Lilac 1250-7

ΔE 12.8 · #835995

Valspar

Rollick 4003-10C

ΔE 12.9 · #745A92

Hallman-Lindsay

Medieval 1263

ΔE 13.1 · #696DB0

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 16.4 · #604C7F

Sherwin-Williams

African Violet SW6982

ΔE 16.5 · #665385

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 18 · #243F90

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 18.8 · #1F4992

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 19.9 · #6C4675

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 22.9 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 30.6 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#6F58A6

#8FA758

Analogous

#5868A7

#6F58A6

#9758A7

Triadic

#6F58A6

#A77058

#58A770

Split-Complementary

#6F58A6

#A79758

#68A758

Tetradic

#6F58A6

#A75868

#8FA758

#58A797

Monochromatic

#2D2343

#4E3E75

#6F58A6

#9B8AC1

#C6BCDC

Rectangle

#6F58A6

#A7588F

#8FA758

#58A770

Compound

#6F58A6

#9758A7

#8FA758

#68A758

Variations

Lighter

#8C79B9

#AA9EC7

#CFC9DC

Darker

#594587

#3D2E5E

#231A37

Saturation

#7B748B

#7058A7

#5E2CD3

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

5.80:1

vs Black

3.62:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6F58A6

#516AA6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6F58A6

#5C5C9F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6F58A6

#676A61

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Prophet Violet 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

#936F98

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6F58A6

Daylight 5500K

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

#8074BC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE9EC

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.

#788950

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: #6F58A6;

CSS — background

background-color: #6F58A6;

CSS Variable

--color-prophet-violet: #6F58A6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'prophet-violet': '#6F58A6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6F58A6] text-[#6F58A6]

SCSS

$prophet-violet: #6F58A6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6F58A6?

#6F58A6 is Prophet Violet, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #6F58A6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Prophet Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Prophet Violet?

Prophet Violet 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 Prophet Violet?

You can download Prophet Violet 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 Prophet Violet?

The hex code is #6F58A6. In RGB it's 111, 88, 166, and in HSL it's 258°, 31%, 50%.

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