PURPLES

Vibrant Orchid

#804B81

RGB 128, 75, 129 · HSL 299°, 26%, 40% · CMYK 1, 42, 0, 49

Vibrant Orchid is #804B81 in HEX — rgb(128, 75, 129), hsl(299°, 26%, 40%), cmyk(1%, 42%, 0%, 49%).

Vibrant Orchid pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 299°, 26%, 40%. 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#804B81

RGB128, 75, 129

HSL299°, 26%, 40%

HSV299°, 42%, 51%

CMYK1, 42, 0, 49

Decimal8407937

CSS RGBrgb(128, 75, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(299, 26%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Vibrant Orchid DE6000

Exact match

Dulux

Purple Spell S49E8

ΔE 3.4 · #7C4577

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 3.9 · #87558C

Behr

Rose Garland 100D-6

ΔE 5 · #774172

PPG

Cleopatra's Gown 1249-7

ΔE 5.1 · #795088

Sherwin-Williams

Passionate Purple SW6981

ΔE 7.1 · #795484

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 7.6 · #6C4675

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 8.3 · #7B598F

Kilz

De Janeiro LH100

ΔE 9.4 · #8D557D

Vista Paint

Iris Impact K-0

ΔE 9.6 · #683C68

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Light 1180

ΔE 10.2 · #673B66

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 10.9 · #674C87

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 15.7 · #935E7C

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 16 · #652F53

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 28.3 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 31 · #243F90

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

#804B81

#4C814B

Analogous

#654B81

#804B81

#814B67

Triadic

#804B81

#81804B

#4B8180

Split-Complementary

#804B81

#67814B

#4B8165

Tetradic

#804B81

#81654B

#4C814B

#4B6781

Monochromatic

#201320

#502F50

#804B81

#A96EAA

#C69FC6

Rectangle

#804B81

#814B4C

#4C814B

#4B8180

Compound

#804B81

#814B67

#4C814B

#4B8165

Variations

Lighter

#A365A4

#B78FB7

#D3C0D3

Darker

#673B68

#482848

#2A172A

Saturation

#6E5E6E

#804B81

#A426A6

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

6.48:1

vs Black

3.24:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#804B81

#5D6680

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#804B81

#57577C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#804B81

#7B5854

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Vibrant Orchid 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

#9F657C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#804B81

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D6AA0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEC

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#426C41

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: #804B81;

CSS — background

background-color: #804B81;

CSS Variable

--color-vibrant-orchid: #804B81;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vibrant-orchid': '#804B81' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#804B81] text-[#804B81]

SCSS

$vibrant-orchid: #804B81;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #804B81?

#804B81 is Vibrant Orchid, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #804B81 warm or cool?

Vibrant Orchid reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Vibrant Orchid?

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

What colors pair well with Vibrant Orchid?

Vibrant Orchid 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 Vibrant Orchid?

You can download Vibrant Orchid 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 Vibrant Orchid?

The hex code is #804B81. In RGB it's 128, 75, 129, and in HSL it's 299°, 26%, 40%.

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