PURPLES

Dusky Purple

#836484

RGB 131, 100, 132 · HSL 298°, 14%, 45% · CMYK 1, 24, 0, 48

Dusky Purple is #836484 in HEX — rgb(131, 100, 132), hsl(298°, 14%, 45%), cmyk(1%, 24%, 0%, 48%).

Dusky Purple pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 298°, 14%, 45%. 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#836484

RGB131, 100, 132

HSL298°, 14%, 45%

HSV298°, 24%, 52%

CMYK1, 24, 0, 48

Decimal8610948

CSS RGBrgb(131, 100, 132)

CSS HSLhsl(298, 14%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Dusky Purple 1003-5A

Exact match

Behr

Showstopper MQ5-34

ΔE 2.5 · #7D5E7D

Hallman-Lindsay

Orchid Orchestra 1207

ΔE 2.6 · #876281

Vista Paint

Orchid Orchestra C-1206

ΔE 2.7 · #856080

Benjamin Moore

Cupid's 1385

ΔE 3.3 · #7E6786

Dulux

Beauty S45D6

ΔE 3.3 · #856B8D

PPG

Blackberry Jam 1178-6

ΔE 4.4 · #87657E

Sherwin-Williams

Vigorous Violet SW6838

ΔE 4.5 · #7C5A7E

Kilz

Cupid RH290

ΔE 5.5 · #7D5779

Dunn-Edwards

Princely Violet DE5957

ΔE 7.2 · #6D5C7B

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 9.4 · #935E7C

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 10.6 · #8673A1

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 13.5 · #7B598F

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 15.8 · #636E8F

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 16 · #5E3D5A

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 24.4 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#836484

#648363

Analogous

#726383

#836484

#836374

Triadic

#836484

#838263

#638382

Split-Complementary

#836484

#748363

#638372

Tetradic

#836484

#837263

#648363

#637483

Monochromatic

#2B212C

#564257

#836484

#A68BA7

#C8B6C8

Rectangle

#836484

#836364

#648363

#638382

Compound

#836484

#836374

#648363

#638372

Variations

Lighter

#9D7F9F

#B4A1B5

#D2C9D3

Darker

#684E69

#483549

#2A1F2B

Saturation

#776E78

#826383

#B031B4

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

5.10:1

vs Black

4.12:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#836484

#6E7384

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#836484

#6A6A80

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#836484

#806B68

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Dusky 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

#A2787E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#836484

Daylight 5500K

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

#8F7DA2

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.

#4B7A49

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: #836484;

CSS — background

background-color: #836484;

CSS Variable

--color-dusky-purple: #836484;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dusky-purple': '#836484' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#836484] text-[#836484]

SCSS

$dusky-purple: #836484;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #836484?

#836484 is Dusky Purple, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #836484 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dusky Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Dusky Purple?

Dusky 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 Dusky Purple?

You can download Dusky 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 Dusky Purple?

The hex code is #836484. In RGB it's 131, 100, 132, and in HSL it's 298°, 14%, 45%.

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