PURPLES

Shade of Violet

#8601AF

RGB 134, 1, 175 · HSL 286°, 99%, 35% · CMYK 23, 99, 0, 31

Shade of Violet is #8601AF in HEX — rgb(134, 1, 175), hsl(286°, 99%, 35%), cmyk(23%, 99%, 0%, 31%).

Shade of Violet pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 286°, 99%, 35%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#8601AF

RGB134, 1, 175

HSL286°, 99%, 35%

HSV286°, 99%, 69%

CMYK23, 99, 0, 31

Decimal8782255

CSS RGBrgb(134, 1, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(286, 99%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Wild Berry P110-6

ΔE 13.2 · #983FCE

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 49.4 · #243F90

Vista Paint

Grape Riot K-1237

ΔE 49.5 · #94437C

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 49.6 · #A03472

Dunn-Edwards

Cabaret DE5992

ΔE 49.8 · #845998

Dulux

Techno Pink S49G7

ΔE 50.4 · #C05A99

PPG

Royal Lilac 1250-7

ΔE 51.4 · #835995

Benjamin Moore

Twilight 2074-30

ΔE 51.6 · #9C4B81

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 52.6 · #87558C

Hallman-Lindsay

Crown Jewels 1193

ΔE 52.9 · #946DAD

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 55.3 · #7B598F

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 55.8 · #AA3E71

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 56.2 · #B54D7F

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 57.7 · #604C7F

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 61.6 · #C6628C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 73.4 · #BF7A8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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 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

#8601AF

#2AB201

Analogous

#3001B2

#8601AF

#B20182

Triadic

#8601AF

#B28801

#01B288

Split-Complementary

#8601AF

#82B201

#01B230

Tetradic

#8601AF

#B23001

#2AB201

#0182B2

Monochromatic

#130019

#4E0165

#8601AF

#C301FE

#D54DFE

Rectangle

#8601AF

#B2012A

#2AB201

#01B288

Compound

#8601AF

#B20182

#2AB201

#01B230

Variations

Lighter

#BB01F4

#C848EF

#DA9DED

Darker

#6D008F

#4B0062

#2C0039

Saturation

#673F74

#8801B2

#8900B2

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

7.96:1

AAA

vs Black

2.64:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8601AF

#3761AE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8601AF

#3939A4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8601AF

#7B4D39

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Shade of 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

#A42D9E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8601AF

Daylight 5500K

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

#9132C3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE7EE

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.

#2B890F

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: #8601AF;

CSS — background

background-color: #8601AF;

CSS Variable

--color-shade-of-violet: #8601AF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shade-of-violet': '#8601AF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8601AF] text-[#8601AF]

SCSS

$shade-of-violet: #8601AF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8601AF?

#8601AF is Shade of Violet, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #8601AF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shade of Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Shade of Violet?

Shade of 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 Shade of Violet?

You can download Shade of 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 Shade of Violet?

The hex code is #8601AF. In RGB it's 134, 1, 175, and in HSL it's 286°, 99%, 35%.

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