PURPLES

Prunella

#864788

RGB 134, 71, 136 · HSL 298°, 31%, 41% · CMYK 1, 48, 0, 47

Prunella is #864788 in HEX — rgb(134, 71, 136), hsl(298°, 31%, 41%), cmyk(1%, 48%, 0%, 47%).

Prunella pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 298°, 31%, 41%. 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#864788

RGB134, 71, 136

HSL298°, 31%, 41%

HSV298°, 48%, 53%

CMYK1, 48, 0, 47

Decimal8800136

CSS RGBrgb(134, 71, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(298, 31%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Tropical Hibiscus M130-6

ΔE 4.7 · #91478D

Dulux

Purple Envy SB8H7

ΔE 6 · #84447B

Dunn-Edwards

Vibrant Orchid DE6000

ΔE 6.8 · #804B81

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 8.1 · #87558C

PPG

Cleopatra's Gown 1249-7

ΔE 9.3 · #795088

Vista Paint

Grape Riot K-1237

ΔE 9.6 · #94437C

Benjamin Moore

Twilight 2074-30

ΔE 11.3 · #9C4B81

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 11.4 · #924E7D

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 12.8 · #7B598F

Sherwin-Williams

Passionate Purple SW6981

ΔE 13.3 · #795484

Kilz

De Janeiro LH100

ΔE 14.8 · #8D557D

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Light 1180

ΔE 15.4 · #673B66

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 20.2 · #652F53

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 21.2 · #935E7C

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 30.6 · #243F90

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 32 · #BF7A8F

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

#864788

#4A8948

Analogous

#664889

#864788

#89486B

Triadic

#864788

#898748

#488987

Split-Complementary

#864788

#6B8948

#488966

Tetradic

#864788

#896648

#4A8948

#486B89

Monochromatic

#241325

#552E57

#864788

#AF6CB2

#CA9ECC

Rectangle

#864788

#89484A

#4A8948

#488987

Compound

#864788

#89486B

#4A8948

#488966

Variations

Lighter

#A961AC

#BB8DBD

#D5BFD6

Darker

#6D386F

#4C264D

#2D162D

Saturation

#725F72

#874889

#A824AD

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

6.42:1

vs Black

3.27:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#864788

#5E6887

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#864788

#565682

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#864788

#815752

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Prunella 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

#A46281

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#864788

Daylight 5500K

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

#9167A5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EC

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.

#437041

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: #864788;

CSS — background

background-color: #864788;

CSS Variable

--color-prunella: #864788;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'prunella': '#864788' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#864788] text-[#864788]

SCSS

$prunella: #864788;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #864788?

#864788 is Prunella, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #864788 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Prunella?

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

What colors pair well with Prunella?

Prunella 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 Prunella?

You can download Prunella 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 Prunella?

The hex code is #864788. In RGB it's 134, 71, 136, and in HSL it's 298°, 31%, 41%.

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