PURPLES

Purple Haze

#807396

RGB 128, 115, 150 · HSL 262°, 14%, 52% · CMYK 15, 23, 0, 41

Purple Haze is #807396 in HEX — rgb(128, 115, 150), hsl(262°, 14%, 52%), cmyk(15%, 23%, 0%, 41%).

Purple Haze pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 262°, 14%, 52%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#807396

RGB128, 115, 150

HSL262°, 14%, 52%

HSV262°, 23%, 59%

CMYK15, 23, 0, 41

Decimal8418198

CSS RGBrgb(128, 115, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(262, 14%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Queen of Sheba C-1297

ΔE 0.5 · #807497

Hallman-Lindsay

Queen Of Sheba 1298

ΔE 1.3 · #817699

Dunn-Edwards

Grape Jam DE5949

ΔE 2.2 · #7F779A

Dulux

Relic S44D5

ΔE 2.3 · #87789B

Behr

Purple Rubiate BNC-20

ΔE 2.6 · #7D7392

Valspar

Velvet Evening 4001-8B

ΔE 2.9 · #7E789B

PPG

Crowning Glory 17-07

ΔE 4.3 · #816D95

Benjamin Moore

Cupid's 1385

ΔE 6 · #7E6786

Sherwin-Williams

Wood Violet SW6557

ΔE 6.1 · #7A6B85

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 6.8 · #8673A1

Kilz

Purple RB140-02

ΔE 7.3 · #6A678F

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 9.5 · #8B859D

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 9.6 · #636E8F

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 10.5 · #9B8CB5

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 20.9 · #8FA4BF

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 21 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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 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

#807396

#899673

Analogous

#737896

#807396

#917396

Triadic

#807396

#968073

#739680

Split-Complementary

#807396

#969173

#789673

Tetradic

#807396

#967378

#899673

#739691

Monochromatic

#363040

#5B516C

#807396

#A89FB7

#CFCBD8

Rectangle

#807396

#967389

#899673

#739680

Compound

#807396

#917396

#899673

#789673

Variations

Lighter

#998FAB

#B3ADBE

#D3D0D8

Darker

#665A7A

#463E54

#292431

Saturation

#837F8A

#807396

#723FCA

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

4.37:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.81:1

Deuteranopia

#807396

#737B96

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#807396

#757592

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#807396

#7D7A76

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple Haze 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

#9F838C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#807396

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D88B0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#788D55

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #807396;

CSS — background

background-color: #807396;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-haze: #807396;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-haze': '#807396' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#807396] text-[#807396]

SCSS

$purple-haze: #807396;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #807396?

#807396 is Purple Haze, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #807396 warm or cool?

Purple Haze reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Purple Haze?

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

What colors pair well with Purple Haze?

Purple Haze 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 Purple Haze?

You can download Purple Haze 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 Purple Haze?

The hex code is #807396. In RGB it's 128, 115, 150, and in HSL it's 262°, 14%, 52%.

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