PURPLES

Concord Grape

#855983

RGB 133, 89, 131 · HSL 303°, 20%, 44% · CMYK 0, 33, 2, 48

Concord Grape is #855983 in HEX — rgb(133, 89, 131), hsl(303°, 20%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 2%, 48%).

Concord Grape pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 303°, 20%, 44%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#855983

RGB133, 89, 131

HSL303°, 20%, 44%

HSV303°, 33%, 52%

CMYK0, 33, 2, 48

Decimal8739203

CSS RGBrgb(133, 89, 131)

CSS HSLhsl(303, 20%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Birthstone MQ4-62

ΔE 3.6 · #7A557F

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Perfect DE6006

ΔE 4 · #915D88

Dulux

Heritage Pink S49E7

ΔE 4.2 · #886289

Valspar

Purple Davenport 1003-3A

ΔE 4.7 · #825779

Sherwin-Williams

Vigorous Violet SW6838

ΔE 5.1 · #7C5A7E

Kilz

Cupid RH290

ΔE 5.2 · #7D5779

Vista Paint

Immortality C-1171

ΔE 6.2 · #91587E

Benjamin Moore

Fire 1392

ΔE 6.4 · #775A80

PPG

Mirabella 1176-6

ΔE 6.5 · #886793

Hallman-Lindsay

Immortality 1172

ΔE 7.1 · #945B7F

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 8.4 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 8.8 · #935E7C

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 9.3 · #6C4675

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 15.3 · #5E3D5A

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 21.8 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 30.9 · #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

#855983

#5A875C

Analogous

#725A87

#855983

#875A6E

Triadic

#855983

#84875A

#5A8487

Split-Complementary

#855983

#6E875A

#5A8772

Tetradic

#855983

#87725A

#5A875C

#5A6E87

Monochromatic

#2B1D2A

#593B57

#855983

#AB82A9

#CAAFC9

Rectangle

#855983

#875C5A

#5A875C

#5A8487

Compound

#855983

#875A6E

#5A875C

#5A8772

Variations

Lighter

#A476A1

#B89BB6

#D4C6D3

Darker

#6D476B

#4B304A

#2C1C2B

Saturation

#776976

#875A84

#B42DAD

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

5.59:1

vs Black

3.75:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#855983

#686E83

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#855983

#62627F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#855983

#81625F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Concord Grape 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

#A36F7D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#855983

Daylight 5500K

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

#9074A2

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#48774A

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: #855983;

CSS — background

background-color: #855983;

CSS Variable

--color-concord-grape: #855983;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'concord-grape': '#855983' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#855983] text-[#855983]

SCSS

$concord-grape: #855983;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #855983?

#855983 is Concord Grape, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #855983 warm or cool?

Concord Grape reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Concord Grape?

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

What colors pair well with Concord Grape?

Concord Grape 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 Concord Grape?

You can download Concord Grape 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 Concord Grape?

The hex code is #855983. In RGB it's 133, 89, 131, and in HSL it's 303°, 20%, 44%.

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