PURPLES

Rabbit-Ear Iris

#6225B8

RGB 98, 37, 184 · HSL 265°, 67%, 43% · CMYK 47, 80, 0, 28

Rabbit-Ear Iris is #6225B8 in HEX — rgb(98, 37, 184), hsl(265°, 67%, 43%), cmyk(47%, 80%, 0%, 28%).

Rabbit-Ear Iris pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 265°, 67%, 43%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads cool. 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#6225B8

RGB98, 37, 184

HSL265°, 67%, 43%

HSV265°, 80%, 72%

CMYK47, 80, 0, 28

Decimal6432184

CSS RGBrgb(98, 37, 184)

CSS HSLhsl(265, 67%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Candy Violet 670B-7

ΔE 10.2 · #763FC6

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 41.3 · #243F90

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 47.5 · #583E7B

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 48.2 · #1E2D6E

Dunn-Edwards

Cabaret DE5992

ΔE 48.6 · #845998

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 48.6 · #1F4992

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 49.7 · #674C87

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 49.9 · #445397

Dulux

Magic Purple SB8H6

ΔE 50.4 · #8A5E9B

Hallman-Lindsay

Crown Jewels 1193

ΔE 51.4 · #946DAD

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 52.4 · #87558C

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 52.5 · #776BAB

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 54.7 · #604C7F

Sherwin-Williams

African Violet SW6982

ΔE 56 · #665385

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 61 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 71.7 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral violet with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#6225B8

#7AB724

Analogous

#2430B7

#6225B8

#AB24B7

Triadic

#6225B8

#B76124

#24B761

Split-Complementary

#6225B8

#B7AB24

#30B724

Tetradic

#6225B8

#B72430

#7AB724

#24B7AB

Monochromatic

#1D0B37

#3F1877

#6225B8

#884CDC

#B28CE8

Rectangle

#6225B8

#B7247A

#7AB724

#24B761

Compound

#6225B8

#AB24B7

#7AB724

#30B724

Variations

Lighter

#7E3DD9

#A076D9

#C8B4E4

Darker

#4D1A95

#351069

#1F083E

Saturation

#6A5884

#6124B7

#5E12C9

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

8.48:1

AAA

vs Black

2.48:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6225B8

#0057B8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6225B8

#3535AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6225B8

#515741

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Rabbit-Ear Iris 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

#8948A5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6225B8

Daylight 5500K

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

#764DC9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE8ED

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#669228

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: #6225B8;

CSS — background

background-color: #6225B8;

CSS Variable

--color-rabbit-ear-iris: #6225B8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rabbit-ear-iris': '#6225B8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6225B8] text-[#6225B8]

SCSS

$rabbit-ear-iris: #6225B8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6225B8?

#6225B8 is Rabbit-Ear Iris, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #6225B8 warm or cool?

Rabbit-Ear Iris reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Rabbit-Ear Iris?

Rabbit-Ear Iris works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Rabbit-Ear Iris?

Rabbit-Ear Iris 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 Rabbit-Ear Iris?

You can download Rabbit-Ear Iris 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 Rabbit-Ear Iris?

The hex code is #6225B8. In RGB it's 98, 37, 184, and in HSL it's 265°, 67%, 43%.

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