PURPLES

Highlighter Lavender

#85569C

RGB 133, 86, 156 · HSL 280°, 29%, 47% · CMYK 15, 45, 0, 39

Highlighter Lavender is #85569C in HEX — rgb(133, 86, 156), hsl(280°, 29%, 47%), cmyk(15%, 45%, 0%, 39%).

Highlighter Lavender pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 280°, 29%, 47%. 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#85569C

RGB133, 86, 156

HSL280°, 29%, 47%

HSV280°, 45%, 61%

CMYK15, 45, 0, 39

Decimal8738460

CSS RGBrgb(133, 86, 156)

CSS HSLhsl(280, 29%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Cabaret DE5992

ΔE 4.2 · #845998

Behr

Meadow Flower 690D-6

ΔE 4.8 · #8C60A1

Dulux

Magic Purple SB8H6

ΔE 5.9 · #8A5E9B

PPG

Royal Lilac 1250-7

ΔE 5.9 · #835995

Valspar

Sonic Plum 4002-10C

ΔE 8.4 · #815A92

Vista Paint

Crown Jewels C-1192

ΔE 9.1 · #946CAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Crown Jewels 1193

ΔE 9.5 · #946DAD

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 10 · #7B598F

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 10.9 · #674C87

Sherwin-Williams

Passionate Purple SW6981

ΔE 13 · #795484

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 15.2 · #6C4675

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 15.7 · #604C7F

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 23.7 · #935E7C

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 25.9 · #652F53

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 26.2 · #243F90

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 30.7 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#85569C

#6C9B55

Analogous

#61559B

#85569C

#9B558F

Triadic

#85569C

#9B8355

#559B83

Split-Complementary

#85569C

#8F9B55

#559B61

Tetradic

#85569C

#9B6155

#6C9B55

#558F9B

Monochromatic

#301F38

#593A69

#85569C

#A782BA

#CAB3D5

Rectangle

#85569C

#9B556C

#6C9B55

#559B83

Compound

#85569C

#9B558F

#6C9B55

#559B61

Variations

Lighter

#9D74B2

#B59AC2

#D3C6D9

Darker

#6A437D

#492D57

#2B1A33

Saturation

#7B6D82

#83559B

#922BC5

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

5.51:1

vs Black

3.81:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#85569C

#60709C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#85569C

#606095

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#85569C

#7F6660

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Highlighter Lavender 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

#A36D90

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#85569C

Daylight 5500K

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

#9072B4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEC

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.

#5D7F4C

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: #85569C;

CSS — background

background-color: #85569C;

CSS Variable

--color-highlighter-lavender: #85569C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'highlighter-lavender': '#85569C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#85569C] text-[#85569C]

SCSS

$highlighter-lavender: #85569C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #85569C?

#85569C is Highlighter Lavender, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #85569C warm or cool?

Highlighter Lavender reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Highlighter Lavender?

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

What colors pair well with Highlighter Lavender?

Highlighter Lavender 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 Highlighter Lavender?

You can download Highlighter Lavender 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 Highlighter Lavender?

The hex code is #85569C. In RGB it's 133, 86, 156, and in HSL it's 280°, 29%, 47%.

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