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Vivacious Violet

#804665

RGB 128, 70, 101 · HSL 328°, 29%, 39% · CMYK 0, 45, 21, 50

Vivacious Violet is #804665 in HEX — rgb(128, 70, 101), hsl(328°, 29%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 21%, 50%).

Vivacious Violet pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 328°, 29%, 39%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#804665

RGB128, 70, 101

HSL328°, 29%, 39%

HSV328°, 45%, 50%

CMYK0, 45, 21, 50

Decimal8406629

CSS RGBrgb(128, 70, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(328, 29%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Vivacious Violet S46G8

ΔE 1.2 · #804667

Behr

Spiced Potpourri S130-6

ΔE 2.5 · #854668

Dunn-Edwards

Passionate Plum DEA144

ΔE 4.9 · #753A58

Valspar

Brown Cherry 1009-7

ΔE 4.9 · #81465D

PPG

Wild Plum 1044-7

ΔE 5 · #83455D

Benjamin Moore

Mulberry 2075-20

ΔE 5.3 · #803C60

Vista Paint

Lavender Suede K-1238

ΔE 5.8 · #713B5E

Kilz

Crimson Velvet TB-98

ΔE 6.2 · #8C4762

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 6.7 · #6D3F5B

Sherwin-Williams

Framboise SW6566

ΔE 7.5 · #7C3655

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Patch 1152

ΔE 7.8 · #84395D

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 9.3 · #935E7C

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 10.4 · #652F53

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 11.1 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 16.2 · #6D4247

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 28.9 · #53372C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#804665

#478062

Analogous

#7E4780

#804665

#804749

Triadic

#804665

#658047

#476580

Split-Complementary

#804665

#498047

#47807E

Tetradic

#804665

#807E47

#478062

#474980

Monochromatic

#1E1017

#4F2B3E

#804665

#AC688C

#C799B1

Rectangle

#804665

#806247

#478062

#476580

Compound

#804665

#804749

#478062

#47807E

Variations

Lighter

#A75E85

#B98BA3

#D4BEC9

Darker

#683751

#482538

#2A1521

Saturation

#6C5B64

#804765

#A42368

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

7.04:1

AAA

vs Black

2.98:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#804665

#606164

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#804665

#535362

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#804665

#7D4E4D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Vivacious Violet strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#9F6167

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#804665

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D668B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEB

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.

#3F6A53

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: #804665;

CSS — background

background-color: #804665;

CSS Variable

--color-vivacious-violet: #804665;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vivacious-violet': '#804665' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#804665] text-[#804665]

SCSS

$vivacious-violet: #804665;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #804665?

#804665 is Vivacious Violet, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #804665 warm or cool?

Vivacious Violet reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Vivacious Violet?

Vivacious Violet works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Vivacious Violet?

Vivacious Violet pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Vivacious Violet?

You can download Vivacious Violet 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 Vivacious Violet?

The hex code is #804665. In RGB it's 128, 70, 101, and in HSL it's 328°, 29%, 39%.

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