PURPLES

Wisteria Purple

#875F9A

RGB 135, 95, 154 · HSL 281°, 24%, 49% · CMYK 12, 38, 0, 40

Wisteria Purple is #875F9A in HEX — rgb(135, 95, 154), hsl(281°, 24%, 49%), cmyk(12%, 38%, 0%, 40%).

Wisteria Purple pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 281°, 24%, 49%. 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#875F9A

RGB135, 95, 154

HSL281°, 24%, 49%

HSV281°, 38%, 60%

CMYK12, 38, 0, 40

Decimal8871834

CSS RGBrgb(135, 95, 154)

CSS HSLhsl(281, 24%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Magic Purple SB8H6

ΔE 1.8 · #8A5E9B

PPG

Royal Lilac 1250-7

ΔE 2.4 · #835995

Valspar

Sonic Plum 4002-10C

ΔE 2.7 · #815A92

Dunn-Edwards

Cabaret DE5992

ΔE 3.3 · #845998

Behr

Meadow Flower 690D-6

ΔE 3.7 · #8C60A1

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 4.6 · #7B598F

Vista Paint

Crown Jewels C-1192

ΔE 5.8 · #946CAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Crown Jewels 1193

ΔE 6.1 · #946DAD

Sherwin-Williams

Passionate Purple SW6981

ΔE 7.8 · #795484

Benjamin Moore

Seduction 1399

ΔE 9.4 · #6D5A8E

Kilz

Poets Purple RA120-01

ΔE 9.9 · #856691

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 12.3 · #6C4675

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 18.1 · #935E7C

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 22.9 · #5E3D5A

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 24.3 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 27.2 · #2D61AD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#875F9A

#729B5F

Analogous

#6A5F9B

#875F9A

#9B5F90

Triadic

#875F9A

#9B885F

#5F9B88

Split-Complementary

#875F9A

#909B5F

#5F9B6A

Tetradic

#875F9A

#9B6A5F

#729B5F

#5F909B

Monochromatic

#35253C

#5E426C

#875F9A

#AB8DB9

#CEBDD6

Rectangle

#875F9A

#9B5F72

#729B5F

#5F9B88

Compound

#875F9A

#9B5F90

#729B5F

#5F9B6A

Variations

Lighter

#A07EB0

#B7A1C1

#D4CAD9

Darker

#6D4B7D

#4B3357

#2C1D33

Saturation

#807486

#885F9B

#992FCA

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

5.08:1

vs Black

4.13:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#875F9A

#68759A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#875F9A

#676794

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#875F9A

#826C67

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Wisteria Purple 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

#A5748F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#875F9A

Daylight 5500K

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

#9279B3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#608550

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: #875F9A;

CSS — background

background-color: #875F9A;

CSS Variable

--color-wisteria-purple: #875F9A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wisteria-purple': '#875F9A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#875F9A] text-[#875F9A]

SCSS

$wisteria-purple: #875F9A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #875F9A?

#875F9A is Wisteria Purple, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #875F9A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wisteria Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Wisteria Purple?

Wisteria Purple 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 Wisteria Purple?

You can download Wisteria Purple 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 Wisteria Purple?

The hex code is #875F9A. In RGB it's 135, 95, 154, and in HSL it's 281°, 24%, 49%.

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