PURPLES

Picasso Lily

#634878

RGB 99, 72, 120 · HSL 274°, 25%, 38% · CMYK 18, 40, 0, 53

Picasso Lily is #634878 in HEX — rgb(99, 72, 120), hsl(274°, 25%, 38%), cmyk(18%, 40%, 0%, 53%).

Picasso Lily pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 274°, 25%, 38%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#634878

RGB99, 72, 120

HSL274°, 25%, 38%

HSV274°, 40%, 47%

CMYK18, 40, 0, 53

Decimal6506616

CSS RGBrgb(99, 72, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(274, 25%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Impulsive Purple SW6832

ΔE 1.4 · #624977

Dunn-Edwards

Royal Robe DE5972

ΔE 1.7 · #614A7B

Dulux

Akitio NZ10F5

ΔE 1.8 · #624875

PPG

Perfectly Purple 1176-7

ΔE 2.4 · #694878

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 3.4 · #604C7F

Vista Paint

Magenta Red Lips C-1193

ΔE 4 · #61416D

Hallman-Lindsay

Magenta Red Lips 1194

ΔE 4.2 · #62416D

Valspar

Sumptuous Purple 4010-10

ΔE 4.3 · #564371

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 4.4 · #6C4675

Benjamin Moore

Your 1400

ΔE 4.6 · #645184

Behr

Virtual Violet HDC-MD-25

ΔE 4.7 · #655281

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 8.7 · #7B598F

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 12.7 · #5E3D5A

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 19.5 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 21.2 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 22 · #1D375C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#634878

#5E7949

Analogous

#4C4979

#634878

#794976

Triadic

#634878

#796449

#497964

Split-Complementary

#634878

#767949

#49794C

Tetradic

#634878

#794C49

#5E7949

#497679

Monochromatic

#150F1A

#3D2C49

#634878

#8B69A5

#B099C2

Rectangle

#634878

#79495E

#5E7949

#497964

Compound

#634878

#794976

#5E7949

#49794C

Variations

Lighter

#8561A0

#A38CB4

#C9BED1

Darker

#503962

#372744

#201628

Saturation

#625A68

#644979

#69249D

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

7.70:1

AAA

vs Black

2.73:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#634878

#4C5778

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#634878

#4D4D73

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#634878

#5E534E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Picasso Lily 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

#8A6375

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#634878

Daylight 5500K

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

#776899

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEC

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.

#50673E

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: #634878;

CSS — background

background-color: #634878;

CSS Variable

--color-picasso-lily: #634878;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'picasso-lily': '#634878' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#634878] text-[#634878]

SCSS

$picasso-lily: #634878;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #634878?

#634878 is Picasso Lily, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #634878 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Picasso Lily?

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

What colors pair well with Picasso Lily?

Picasso Lily 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 Picasso Lily?

You can download Picasso Lily 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 Picasso Lily?

The hex code is #634878. In RGB it's 99, 72, 120, and in HSL it's 274°, 25%, 38%.

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