PURPLES

Purple

#814B70

RGB 129, 75, 112 · HSL 319°, 26%, 40% · CMYK 0, 42, 13, 49

Purple is #814B70 in HEX — rgb(129, 75, 112), hsl(319°, 26%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 13%, 49%).

Purple pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 319°, 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#814B70

RGB129, 75, 112

HSL319°, 26%, 40%

HSV319°, 42%, 51%

CMYK0, 42, 13, 49

Decimal8473456

CSS RGBrgb(129, 75, 112)

CSS HSLhsl(319, 26%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Vivacious Violet S46G8

ΔE 3.7 · #804667

Kilz

De Janeiro LH100

ΔE 4.6 · #8D557D

Benjamin Moore

Passion 2073-30

ΔE 4.7 · #774C6F

Behr

Spiced Potpourri S130-6

ΔE 4.8 · #854668

PPG

Magic Magenta 1180-7

ΔE 4.8 · #7F4774

Dunn-Edwards

Old-Fashioned Purple DE6007

ΔE 5.2 · #73486B

Vista Paint

Immortality C-1171

ΔE 5.6 · #91587E

Valspar

Magician's Cloak 1009-8

ΔE 5.7 · #794E6C

Hallman-Lindsay

Immortality 1172

ΔE 6.8 · #945B7F

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 7.8 · #924E7D

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 8.4 · #935E7C

Sherwin-Williams

Vigorous Violet SW6838

ΔE 9.3 · #7C5A7E

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 11.5 · #652F53

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 12.2 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 19.8 · #6D4247

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 30.8 · #575757

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

#814B70

#4B815C

Analogous

#774B81

#814B70

#814B55

Triadic

#814B70

#70814B

#4B7081

Split-Complementary

#814B70

#55814B

#4B8177

Tetradic

#814B70

#81774B

#4B815C

#4B5581

Monochromatic

#20131C

#502F46

#814B70

#AA6E97

#C69FBA

Rectangle

#814B70

#815C4B

#4B815C

#4B7081

Compound

#814B70

#814B55

#4B815C

#4B8177

Variations

Lighter

#A46590

#B78FAB

#D3C0CD

Darker

#683B5A

#48283E

#2A1724

Saturation

#6E5E69

#814B70

#A6267E

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

6.62:1

vs Black

3.17:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#814B70

#61656F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#814B70

#57576C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#814B70

#7E5452

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple 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

#A0656F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#814B70

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D6A93

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.

#416C4F

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: #814B70;

CSS — background

background-color: #814B70;

CSS Variable

--color-purple: #814B70;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple': '#814B70' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#814B70] text-[#814B70]

SCSS

$purple: #814B70;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #814B70?

#814B70 is Purple, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #814B70 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Purple?

Purple 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?

You can download Purple 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?

The hex code is #814B70. In RGB it's 129, 75, 112, and in HSL it's 319°, 26%, 40%.

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