PURPLES

Purple Pleasures

#81459E

RGB 129, 69, 158 · HSL 280°, 39%, 45% · CMYK 18, 56, 0, 38

Purple Pleasures is #81459E in HEX — rgb(129, 69, 158), hsl(280°, 39%, 45%), cmyk(18%, 56%, 0%, 38%).

Purple Pleasures pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 280°, 39%, 45%. 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#81459E

RGB129, 69, 158

HSL280°, 39%, 45%

HSV280°, 56%, 62%

CMYK18, 56, 0, 38

Decimal8471966

CSS RGBrgb(129, 69, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(280, 39%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Lantana 680D-6

ΔE 7.3 · #8657AE

Dunn-Edwards

Cabaret DE5992

ΔE 16.4 · #845998

PPG

Royal Lilac 1250-7

ΔE 18 · #835995

Dulux

Magic Purple SB8H6

ΔE 18.2 · #8A5E9B

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 19.8 · #674C87

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 19.8 · #87558C

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 19.9 · #583E7B

Hallman-Lindsay

Crown Jewels 1193

ΔE 20.6 · #946DAD

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 21.8 · #7B598F

Sherwin-Williams

Passionate Purple SW6981

ΔE 24.2 · #795484

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 24.5 · #6C4675

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 25.1 · #604C7F

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 26 · #243F90

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 30.1 · #1F4992

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 34.5 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 42.3 · #636E8F

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 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

#81459E

#64A046

Analogous

#5546A0

#81459E

#A04691

Triadic

#81459E

#A08246

#46A082

Split-Complementary

#81459E

#91A046

#46A055

Tetradic

#81459E

#A05546

#64A046

#4691A0

Monochromatic

#2B1735

#562F6A

#81459E

#A671C1

#C8A6D8

Rectangle

#81459E

#A04664

#64A046

#46A082

Compound

#81459E

#A04691

#64A046

#46A055

Variations

Lighter

#9D63BB

#B48FC7

#D2C1DB

Darker

#683681

#48245A

#2A1435

Saturation

#776580

#8246A0

#8D23C3

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

6.41:1

vs Black

3.28:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#81459E

#53689D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#81459E

#535396

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#81459E

#795C53

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple Pleasures 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

#A06092

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#81459E

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D65B6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE9EC

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.

#578241

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: #81459E;

CSS — background

background-color: #81459E;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-pleasures: #81459E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-pleasures': '#81459E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#81459E] text-[#81459E]

SCSS

$purple-pleasures: #81459E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #81459E?

#81459E is Purple Pleasures, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #81459E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple Pleasures?

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

What colors pair well with Purple Pleasures?

Purple Pleasures 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 Pleasures?

You can download Purple Pleasures 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 Pleasures?

The hex code is #81459E. In RGB it's 129, 69, 158, and in HSL it's 280°, 39%, 45%.

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