PURPLES

Lantana

#8657AE

RGB 134, 87, 174 · HSL 272°, 35%, 51% · CMYK 23, 50, 0, 32

Lantana is #8657AE in HEX — rgb(134, 87, 174), hsl(272°, 35%, 51%), cmyk(23%, 50%, 0%, 32%).

Lantana pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 272°, 35%, 51%. 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#8657AE

RGB134, 87, 174

HSL272°, 35%, 51%

HSV272°, 50%, 68%

CMYK23, 50, 0, 32

Decimal8804270

CSS RGBrgb(134, 87, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(272, 35%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Lantana 680D-6

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Cabaret DE5992

ΔE 13.5 · #845998

Dulux

Pageant Gown S45H7

ΔE 14.9 · #8A63A1

PPG

Royal Lilac 1250-7

ΔE 15.3 · #835995

Vista Paint

Crown Jewels C-1192

ΔE 15.3 · #946CAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Crown Jewels 1193

ΔE 15.5 · #946DAD

Valspar

Sonic Plum 4002-10C

ΔE 17.6 · #815A92

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 18 · #674C87

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 18.5 · #776BAB

Sherwin-Williams

Passionate Purple SW6981

ΔE 22.3 · #795484

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 23.3 · #604C7F

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 24 · #6C4675

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 24.8 · #243F90

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 27.5 · #1F4992

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 31.5 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 38 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#8657AE

#7FAE56

Analogous

#5956AE

#8657AE

#AE56AB

Triadic

#8657AE

#AE8556

#56AE85

Split-Complementary

#8657AE

#ABAE56

#56AE59

Tetradic

#8657AE

#AE5956

#7FAE56

#56ABAE

Monochromatic

#372348

#5E3C7C

#8657AE

#AA8AC7

#D0BEE0

Rectangle

#8657AE

#AE567F

#7FAE56

#56AE85

Compound

#8657AE

#AE56AB

#7FAE56

#56AE59

Variations

Lighter

#9D78BE

#B69ECA

#D4C9DE

Darker

#6B428E

#492C63

#2B193A

Saturation

#83758F

#8556AE

#882ED6

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

5.27:1

vs Black

3.99:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8657AE

#5C74AE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8657AE

#6161A6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8657AE

#7E6C63

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Lantana 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

#A46E9E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8657AE

Daylight 5500K

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

#9173C2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE9EC

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.

#6C8F4E

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: #8657AE;

CSS — background

background-color: #8657AE;

CSS Variable

--color-lantana: #8657AE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lantana': '#8657AE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8657AE] text-[#8657AE]

SCSS

$lantana: #8657AE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8657AE?

#8657AE is Lantana, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #8657AE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lantana?

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

What colors pair well with Lantana?

Lantana 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 Lantana?

You can download Lantana 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 Lantana?

The hex code is #8657AE. In RGB it's 134, 87, 174, and in HSL it's 272°, 35%, 51%.

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