PURPLES

Provence Violet

#827191

RGB 130, 113, 145 · HSL 272°, 13%, 51% · CMYK 10, 22, 0, 43

Provence Violet is #827191 in HEX — rgb(130, 113, 145), hsl(272°, 13%, 51%), cmyk(10%, 22%, 0%, 43%).

Provence Violet pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 272°, 13%, 51%. 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#827191

RGB130, 113, 145

HSL272°, 13%, 51%

HSV272°, 22%, 57%

CMYK10, 22, 0, 43

Decimal8548753

CSS RGBrgb(130, 113, 145)

CSS HSLhsl(272, 13%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Vintage S44C5

ΔE 2.5 · #837592

Vista Paint

Queen of Sheba C-1297

ΔE 2.7 · #807497

Behr

Purple Rubiate BNC-20

ΔE 2.7 · #7D7392

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Eggplant DE5956

ΔE 3.2 · #8A779A

Hallman-Lindsay

Queen Of Sheba 1298

ΔE 3.2 · #817699

Benjamin Moore

Cupid's 1385

ΔE 4.2 · #7E6786

Sherwin-Williams

Wood Violet SW6557

ΔE 4.4 · #7A6B85

Valspar

Velvet Evening 4001-8B

ΔE 4.8 · #7E789B

PPG

Crowning Glory 17-07

ΔE 5 · #816D95

Kilz

Regal Purple RA130-02

ΔE 6.6 · #70627F

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 8 · #6C6881

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 9.3 · #8B859D

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 10.7 · #636E8F

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 11.5 · #9B8CB5

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 19.3 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 20.8 · #878787

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

#827191

#819272

Analogous

#737292

#827191

#927291

Triadic

#827191

#928372

#729283

Split-Complementary

#827191

#919272

#729273

Tetradic

#827191

#927372

#819272

#729192

Monochromatic

#362F3D

#5D5068

#827191

#A99DB4

#CFC8D5

Rectangle

#827191

#927281

#819272

#729283

Compound

#827191

#927291

#819272

#729273

Variations

Lighter

#9C8EA8

#B5ACBC

#D4CFD7

Darker

#695A76

#483D52

#2A2330

Saturation

#827D87

#837292

#873BC9

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

4.45:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.72:1

Deuteranopia

#827191

#737A91

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#827191

#74748D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#827191

#7F7774

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Provence Violet 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

#A18188

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#827191

Daylight 5500K

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

#8E86AC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#6D8A53

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: #827191;

CSS — background

background-color: #827191;

CSS Variable

--color-provence-violet: #827191;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'provence-violet': '#827191' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#827191] text-[#827191]

SCSS

$provence-violet: #827191;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #827191?

#827191 is Provence Violet, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #827191 warm or cool?

Provence Violet reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Provence Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Provence Violet?

Provence Violet 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 Provence Violet?

You can download Provence 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 Provence Violet?

The hex code is #827191. In RGB it's 130, 113, 145, and in HSL it's 272°, 13%, 51%.

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