PURPLES

Druchii Violet

#842994

RGB 132, 41, 148 · HSL 291°, 57%, 37% · CMYK 11, 72, 0, 42

Druchii Violet is #842994 in HEX — rgb(132, 41, 148), hsl(291°, 57%, 37%), cmyk(11%, 72%, 0%, 42%).

Druchii Violet pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 291°, 57%, 37%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#842994

RGB132, 41, 148

HSL291°, 57%, 37%

HSV291°, 72%, 58%

CMYK11, 72, 0, 42

Decimal8661396

CSS RGBrgb(132, 41, 148)

CSS HSLhsl(291, 57%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sugar Plum 680B-7

ΔE 9 · #6E2B98

Vista Paint

Grape Riot K-1237

ΔE 27 · #94437C

Dulux

Purple Envy SB8H7

ΔE 27.4 · #84447B

Dunn-Edwards

Cabaret DE5992

ΔE 28.3 · #845998

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 28.9 · #A03472

Benjamin Moore

Twilight 2074-30

ΔE 29.4 · #9C4B81

PPG

Royal Lilac 1250-7

ΔE 29.7 · #835995

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 30.2 · #87558C

Hallman-Lindsay

Crown Jewels 1193

ΔE 32.7 · #946DAD

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 33.5 · #7B598F

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 34.8 · #243F90

Sherwin-Williams

Passionate Purple SW6981

ΔE 35.1 · #795484

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 35.2 · #AA3E71

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 36.3 · #604C7F

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 41.5 · #C6628C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 52 · #BF7A8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#842994

#399429

Analogous

#4E2994

#842994

#94296E

Triadic

#842994

#948429

#299484

Split-Complementary

#842994

#6E9429

#29944E

Tetradic

#842994

#944E29

#399429

#296E94

Monochromatic

#19081C

#4E1858

#842994

#B53FCA

#CC7BDB

Rectangle

#842994

#942939

#399429

#299484

Compound

#842994

#94296E

#399429

#29944E

Variations

Lighter

#B136C7

#BF70CD

#D6B0DD

Darker

#6B1E79

#4B1354

#2C0A32

Saturation

#6A4E6E

#842994

#9214A8

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

7.70:1

AAA

vs Black

2.73:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#842994

#4B6093

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#842994

#44448C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#842994

#7C4B40

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Druchii 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

#A24B8A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#842994

Daylight 5500K

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

#9050AE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9ED

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.

#357729

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: #842994;

CSS — background

background-color: #842994;

CSS Variable

--color-druchii-violet: #842994;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'druchii-violet': '#842994' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#842994] text-[#842994]

SCSS

$druchii-violet: #842994;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #842994?

#842994 is Druchii Violet, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #842994 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Druchii Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Druchii Violet?

Druchii 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 Druchii Violet?

You can download Druchii 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 Druchii Violet?

The hex code is #842994. In RGB it's 132, 41, 148, and in HSL it's 291°, 57%, 37%.

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