PURPLES

Glitterati

#872A7F

RGB 135, 42, 127 · HSL 305°, 53%, 35% · CMYK 0, 69, 6, 47

Glitterati is #872A7F in HEX — rgb(135, 42, 127), hsl(305°, 53%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 69%, 6%, 47%).

Glitterati pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 305°, 53%, 35%. 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#872A7F

RGB135, 42, 127

HSL305°, 53%, 35%

HSV305°, 69%, 53%

CMYK0, 69, 6, 47

Decimal8858239

CSS RGBrgb(135, 42, 127)

CSS HSLhsl(305, 53%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Glitterati P120-7

Exact match

Vista Paint

Grape Riot K-1237

ΔE 15.5 · #94437C

Dulux

Purple Envy SB8H7

ΔE 17.1 · #84447B

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 17.2 · #A03472

Benjamin Moore

Twilight 2074-30

ΔE 18.3 · #9C4B81

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Passion DE5006

ΔE 18.7 · #9B4B80

PPG

Grape Juice 1251-7

ΔE 21.6 · #905284

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 22.1 · #87558C

Sherwin-Williams

Dynamo SW6841

ΔE 23.3 · #953D68

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 23.6 · #AA3E71

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Light 1180

ΔE 25.5 · #673B66

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 26.2 · #812A51

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 26.7 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 31.3 · #C6628C

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 36.3 · #243F90

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 42 · #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 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

#872A7F

#2A8932

Analogous

#612A89

#872A7F

#892A51

Triadic

#872A7F

#81892A

#2A8189

Split-Complementary

#872A7F

#51892A

#2A8961

Tetradic

#872A7F

#89612A

#2A8932

#2A5189

Monochromatic

#140612

#4E184A

#872A7F

#C33CB8

#D576CD

Rectangle

#872A7F

#89322A

#2A8932

#2A8189

Compound

#872A7F

#892A51

#2A8932

#2A8961

Variations

Lighter

#BB3AB0

#C86FC1

#DBAFD7

Darker

#6F2069

#4E1449

#2E0B2B

Saturation

#674B65

#892A81

#9E1592

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

7.87:1

AAA

vs Black

2.67:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#872A7F

#545F7E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#872A7F

#464678

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#872A7F

#81443E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Glitterati 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

#A54C7A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#872A7F

Daylight 5500K

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

#92519F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9EC

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.

#2A6E2F

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: #872A7F;

CSS — background

background-color: #872A7F;

CSS Variable

--color-glitterati: #872A7F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'glitterati': '#872A7F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#872A7F] text-[#872A7F]

SCSS

$glitterati: #872A7F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #872A7F?

#872A7F is Glitterati, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #872A7F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Glitterati?

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

What colors pair well with Glitterati?

Glitterati 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 Glitterati?

You can download Glitterati 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 Glitterati?

The hex code is #872A7F. In RGB it's 135, 42, 127, and in HSL it's 305°, 53%, 35%.

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