PURPLES

Purple

#80005B

RGB 128, 0, 91 · HSL 317°, 100%, 25% · CMYK 0, 100, 29, 50

Purple is #80005B in HEX — rgb(128, 0, 91), hsl(317°, 100%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 100%, 29%, 50%).

Purple pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 317°, 100%, 25%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#80005B

RGB128, 0, 91

HSL317°, 100%, 25%

HSV317°, 100%, 50%

CMYK0, 100, 29, 50

Decimal8388699

CSS RGBrgb(128, 0, 91)

CSS HSLhsl(317, 100%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cranberry Splash 120D-6

ΔE 6.3 · #831E61

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 13.3 · #A03472

Vista Paint

Fools' Fuscia K-1236

ΔE 15.9 · #8E3463

Dulux

Pink Energy S49H8

ΔE 16.3 · #9F3467

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 18.2 · #812A51

Hallman-Lindsay

Bridesmaid 1159

ΔE 18.4 · #9F2C5C

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 18.9 · #AA3E71

Sherwin-Williams

Dynamo SW6841

ΔE 19.1 · #953D68

Benjamin Moore

Pre-Dawn 2075-30

ΔE 19.9 · #A0497E

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Passion DE5006

ΔE 21 · #9B4B80

PPG

Cerise 17-11

ΔE 21.7 · #A54976

Valspar

Very Berry 1002-1A

ΔE 28.5 · #B95579

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 29.9 · #A25877

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 30.8 · #C6628C

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 35.4 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 46.6 · #732318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#80005B

#008024

Analogous

#640080

#80005B

#80001C

Triadic

#80005B

#5B8000

#005B80

Split-Complementary

#80005B

#1C8000

#008064

Tetradic

#80005B

#806400

#008024

#001C80

Monochromatic

#1A0012

#330025

#80005B

#CC0092

#FF1ABE

Rectangle

#80005B

#802400

#008024

#005B80

Compound

#80005B

#80001C

#008024

#008064

Variations

Lighter

#CC0092

#EE2BB7

#EB8DD0

Darker

#660049

#460032

#29001D

Saturation

#532D48

#80005B

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

10.15:1

AAA

vs Black

2.07:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#80005B

#4E5159

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#80005B

#363655

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#80005B

#7C2826

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

#9F2D5F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#80005B

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D3284

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7EC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#0B6223

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: #80005B;

CSS — background

background-color: #80005B;

CSS Variable

--color-purple: #80005B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple': '#80005B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#80005B] text-[#80005B]

SCSS

$purple: #80005B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #80005B?

#80005B is Purple, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #80005B warm or cool?

Purple reads warm, 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 #80005B. In RGB it's 128, 0, 91, and in HSL it's 317°, 100%, 25%.

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