GREYS

Purpletone

#837F92

RGB 131, 127, 146 · HSL 253°, 8%, 54% · CMYK 10, 13, 0, 43

Purpletone is #837F92 in HEX — rgb(131, 127, 146), hsl(253°, 8%, 54%), cmyk(10%, 13%, 0%, 43%).

Purpletone pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 253°, 8%, 54%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces — as the project's quiet backbone. Reads best alongside white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#837F92

RGB131, 127, 146

HSL253°, 8%, 54%

HSV253°, 13%, 57%

CMYK10, 13, 0, 43

Decimal8617874

CSS RGBrgb(131, 127, 146)

CSS HSLhsl(253, 8%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Purple 1413 · CC-980

ΔE 0.5 · #838093

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Charcoal DE5935

ΔE 2.2 · #838298

Behr

Metro PPU16-16

ΔE 2.8 · #818394

Valspar

Turbid Amethyst 4002-4B

ΔE 2.9 · #7E7889

Kilz

Jupiter RA290-01

ΔE 3.1 · #8B8095

Dulux

Miracle S43B4

ΔE 3.2 · #888696

Vista Paint

Violet Vibes C-1289

ΔE 3.5 · #877E96

Hallman-Lindsay

Violet Vibes 1290

ΔE 3.6 · #898098

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 3.9 · #8B859D

Sherwin-Williams

Mythical SW6550

ΔE 3.9 · #7E778E

PPG

Plum Shade 1173-6

ΔE 5.5 · #78738B

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 6.8 · #8D8089

RAL

Telegrey 2 7046

ΔE 9.1 · #82898F

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 9.2 · #889099

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 10.5 · #8B8A8C

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 11.3 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

A near-neutral with a subtle cool violet undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#837F92

#8F9380

Analogous

#808693

#837F92

#8E8093

Triadic

#837F92

#938480

#809384

Split-Complementary

#837F92

#938E80

#869380

Tetradic

#837F92

#938086

#8F9380

#80938E

Monochromatic

#3A3842

#5F5B6B

#837F92

#ACAAB6

#D4D3D9

Rectangle

#837F92

#93808F

#8F9380

#809384

Compound

#837F92

#8E8093

#8F9380

#869380

Variations

Lighter

#9D9AA9

#B6B4BD

#D5D4D8

Darker

#696577

#484552

#2A2830

Saturation

#88878D

#848093

#664AC9

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms

Best Uses

walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces

Pairs With

white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.88:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.42:1

Deuteranopia

#837F92

#7E8292

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#837F92

#808090

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#837F92

#818280

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Purpletone gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#A28C89

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#837F92

Daylight 5500K

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

#8F91AD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#869258

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: #837F92;

CSS — background

background-color: #837F92;

CSS Variable

--color-purpletone: #837F92;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purpletone': '#837F92' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#837F92] text-[#837F92]

SCSS

$purpletone: #837F92;

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Sea Life

#7B7C88 · ΔE 4.8

In the Twilight

#747D92 · ΔE 5.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #837F92?

#837F92 is Purpletone, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #837F92 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purpletone?

Purpletone works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Purpletone?

Purpletone pairs naturally with white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Purpletone?

You can download Purpletone 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 Purpletone?

The hex code is #837F92. In RGB it's 131, 127, 146, and in HSL it's 253°, 8%, 54%.

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