PURPLES

Dusky Purple

#895B7B

RGB 137, 91, 123 · HSL 318°, 20%, 45% · CMYK 0, 34, 10, 46

Dusky Purple is #895B7B in HEX — rgb(137, 91, 123), hsl(318°, 20%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 10%, 46%).

Dusky Purple pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 318°, 20%, 45%. 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#895B7B

RGB137, 91, 123

HSL318°, 20%, 45%

HSV318°, 34%, 54%

CMYK0, 34, 10, 46

Decimal9001851

CSS RGBrgb(137, 91, 123)

CSS HSLhsl(318, 20%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Queen's Honour S46H7

ΔE 2.4 · #8A5777

Valspar

Purple Davenport 1003-3A

ΔE 2.6 · #825779

Behr

Peru PPU1-18

ΔE 3.8 · #8E597E

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 3.8 · #935E7C

Benjamin Moore

Plum 1371

ΔE 3.9 · #906584

Vista Paint

Orchid Orchestra C-1206

ΔE 3.9 · #856080

Hallman-Lindsay

Orchid Orchestra 1207

ΔE 4.2 · #876281

Kilz

Cupid RH290

ΔE 4.4 · #7D5779

Sherwin-Williams

Vigorous Violet SW6838

ΔE 5.9 · #7C5A7E

PPG

Victorian Plum 1179-6

ΔE 6.3 · #8E6278

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Perfect DE6006

ΔE 6.6 · #915D88

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 11.7 · #924E7D

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 12.2 · #A25877

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 14.7 · #5E3D5A

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 18.5 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 27.3 · #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

#895B7B

#5C8A6A

Analogous

#815C8A

#895B7B

#8A5C65

Triadic

#895B7B

#7C8A5C

#5C7C8A

Split-Complementary

#895B7B

#658A5C

#5C8A81

Tetradic

#895B7B

#8A815C

#5C8A6A

#5C658A

Monochromatic

#2E1F29

#5C3D53

#895B7B

#AD85A1

#CCB3C4

Rectangle

#895B7B

#8A6A5C

#5C8A6A

#5C7C8A

Compound

#895B7B

#8A5C65

#5C8A6A

#5C8A81

Variations

Lighter

#A57898

#B99DB1

#D5C7D1

Darker

#6F4964

#4D3145

#2D1C28

Saturation

#7A6C76

#8A5C7C

#B82E8E

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

5.46:1

vs Black

3.85:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#895B7B

#6D707A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#895B7B

#656577

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#895B7B

#866261

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

#A67177

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#895B7B

Daylight 5500K

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

#93769C

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.

#497A58

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: #895B7B;

CSS — background

background-color: #895B7B;

CSS Variable

--color-dusky-purple: #895B7B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dusky-purple': '#895B7B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#895B7B] text-[#895B7B]

SCSS

$dusky-purple: #895B7B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #895B7B?

#895B7B is Dusky Purple, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #895B7B 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 #895B7B. In RGB it's 137, 91, 123, and in HSL it's 318°, 20%, 45%.

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