PURPLES

Dull Purple

#84597E

RGB 132, 89, 126 · HSL 308°, 19%, 43% · CMYK 0, 33, 5, 48

Dull Purple is #84597E in HEX — rgb(132, 89, 126), hsl(308°, 19%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 5%, 48%).

Dull Purple pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 308°, 19%, 43%. 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#84597E

RGB132, 89, 126

HSL308°, 19%, 43%

HSV308°, 33%, 52%

CMYK0, 33, 5, 48

Decimal8673662

CSS RGBrgb(132, 89, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(308, 19%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Purple Davenport 1003-3A

ΔE 1.9 · #825779

Kilz

Cupid RH290

ΔE 2.9 · #7D5779

Sherwin-Williams

Vigorous Violet SW6838

ΔE 3.7 · #7C5A7E

Dulux

Royal Violet S49D7

ΔE 3.8 · #7B597E

Vista Paint

Orchid Orchestra C-1206

ΔE 4.2 · #856080

Behr

Peru PPU1-18

ΔE 4.3 · #8E597E

Benjamin Moore

Ultra 1372

ΔE 5 · #765273

Hallman-Lindsay

Orchid Orchestra 1207

ΔE 5.1 · #876281

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Perfect DE6006

ΔE 5.3 · #915D88

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 6.9 · #935E7C

PPG

Mirabella 1176-6

ΔE 7.6 · #886793

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 10.5 · #6C4675

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 10.9 · #7B598F

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 13.9 · #5E3D5A

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 21.1 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 28.4 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#84597E

#59825E

Analogous

#735982

#84597E

#825968

Triadic

#84597E

#7D8259

#597D82

Split-Complementary

#84597E

#688259

#598273

Tetradic

#84597E

#827359

#59825E

#596882

Monochromatic

#271B26

#553A51

#84597E

#A880A3

#C7ADC4

Rectangle

#84597E

#825E59

#59825E

#597D82

Compound

#84597E

#825968

#59825E

#598273

Variations

Lighter

#A1759B

#B69AB2

#D3C5D1

Darker

#694665

#493046

#2B1B29

Saturation

#746772

#82597D

#AF2C9D

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

5.66:1

vs Black

3.71:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#84597E

#696D7E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#84597E

#62627A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#84597E

#81615F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Dull 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

#A26F7A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#84597E

Daylight 5500K

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

#90749E

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.

#46754C

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: #84597E;

CSS — background

background-color: #84597E;

CSS Variable

--color-dull-purple: #84597E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dull-purple': '#84597E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#84597E] text-[#84597E]

SCSS

$dull-purple: #84597E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #84597E?

#84597E is Dull Purple, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #84597E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dull Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Dull Purple?

Dull 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 Dull Purple?

You can download Dull 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 Dull Purple?

The hex code is #84597E. In RGB it's 132, 89, 126, and in HSL it's 308°, 19%, 43%.

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