PURPLES

Relic

#87789B

RGB 135, 120, 155 · HSL 266°, 15%, 54% · CMYK 13, 23, 0, 39

Relic is #87789B in HEX — rgb(135, 120, 155), hsl(266°, 15%, 54%), cmyk(13%, 23%, 0%, 39%).

Relic pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 266°, 15%, 54%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#87789B

RGB135, 120, 155

HSL266°, 15%, 54%

HSV266°, 23%, 61%

CMYK13, 23, 0, 39

Decimal8878235

CSS RGBrgb(135, 120, 155)

CSS HSLhsl(266, 15%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Relic S44D5

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Eggplant DE5956

ΔE 1.5 · #8A779A

Hallman-Lindsay

Queen Of Sheba 1298

ΔE 1.9 · #817699

Vista Paint

Queen of Sheba C-1297

ΔE 2.1 · #807497

Valspar

Velvet Evening 4001-8B

ΔE 3.4 · #7E789B

Behr

Gypsy Magic 100F-5

ΔE 3.4 · #877895

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2070-40

ΔE 5.1 · #8883A7

PPG

Crowning Glory 17-07

ΔE 5.3 · #816D95

Sherwin-Williams

Veri Berri SW9069

ΔE 6.2 · #937496

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 6.7 · #8673A1

Kilz

Belladona RA280-02

ΔE 7.5 · #8A7AAA

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 8.4 · #9B8CB5

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 8.4 · #8B859D

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 11.2 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 19.7 · #8FA4BF

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 20.5 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#87789B

#8C9B78

Analogous

#787A9B

#87789B

#99789B

Triadic

#87789B

#9B8778

#789B87

Split-Complementary

#87789B

#9B9978

#7A9B78

Tetradic

#87789B

#9B787A

#8C9B78

#789B99

Monochromatic

#3C3446

#615572

#87789B

#AEA4BC

#D5D0DC

Rectangle

#87789B

#9B788C

#8C9B78

#789B87

Compound

#87789B

#99789B

#8C9B78

#7A9B78

Variations

Lighter

#9F93AF

#B7B0C2

#D5D2DA

Darker

#6C5D80

#4A3F58

#2B2434

Saturation

#89848F

#87789B

#8146CD

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

4.05:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.19:1

Deuteranopia

#87789B

#79819B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#87789B

#7B7B97

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#87789B

#847F7B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Relic 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

#A5878F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#87789B

Daylight 5500K

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

#928CB4

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#799258

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: #87789B;

CSS — background

background-color: #87789B;

CSS Variable

--color-relic: #87789B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'relic': '#87789B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#87789B] text-[#87789B]

SCSS

$relic: #87789B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #87789B?

#87789B is Relic, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #87789B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Relic?

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

What colors pair well with Relic?

Relic 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 Relic?

You can download Relic 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 Relic?

The hex code is #87789B. In RGB it's 135, 120, 155, and in HSL it's 266°, 15%, 54%.

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