PURPLES

French Violet

#8806CE

RGB 136, 6, 206 · HSL 279°, 94%, 42% · CMYK 34, 97, 0, 19

French Violet is #8806CE in HEX — rgb(136, 6, 206), hsl(279°, 94%, 42%), cmyk(34%, 97%, 0%, 19%).

French Violet pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 279°, 94%, 42%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#8806CE

RGB136, 6, 206

HSL279°, 94%, 42%

HSV279°, 97%, 81%

CMYK34, 97, 0, 19

Decimal8914638

CSS RGBrgb(136, 6, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(279, 94%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Exotic Bloom 680B-6

ΔE 19.6 · #A543D6

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 58.9 · #243F90

Dunn-Edwards

Cabaret DE5992

ΔE 62 · #845998

Dulux

Techno Pink S49G7

ΔE 63 · #C05A99

Vista Paint

Iris Illusion K-24

ΔE 63.1 · #583E7B

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 63.6 · #A03472

PPG

Royal Lilac 1250-7

ΔE 63.6 · #835995

Hallman-Lindsay

Crown Jewels 1193

ΔE 64.1 · #946DAD

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 64.7 · #674C87

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 65.4 · #87558C

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 66.1 · #1F4992

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 67 · #776BAB

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 69.5 · #B54D7F

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 70 · #604C7F

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 74.4 · #C6628C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 85.9 · #BF7A8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#8806CE

#4DD006

Analogous

#2506D0

#8806CE

#D006B2

Triadic

#8806CE

#D08906

#06D089

Split-Complementary

#8806CE

#B2D006

#06D025

Tetradic

#8806CE

#D02506

#4DD006

#06B2D0

Monochromatic

#27023B

#580486

#8806CE

#B02AF8

#CC74FB

Rectangle

#8806CE

#D0064D

#4DD006

#06D089

Compound

#8806CE

#D006B2

#4DD006

#06D025

Variations

Lighter

#AA19F8

#BC5FED

#D5A9ED

Darker

#6F01AA

#4D0076

#2D0045

Saturation

#744D89

#8906D0

#8A03D3

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

7.08:1

AAA

vs Black

2.96:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8806CE

#2069CD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8806CE

#3B3BC2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8806CE

#795B41

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

French Violet 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

#A531B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8806CE

Daylight 5500K

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

#9336DA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE7EE

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.

#45A412

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: #8806CE;

CSS — background

background-color: #8806CE;

CSS Variable

--color-french-violet: #8806CE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'french-violet': '#8806CE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8806CE] text-[#8806CE]

SCSS

$french-violet: #8806CE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8806CE?

#8806CE is French Violet, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #8806CE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with French Violet?

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

What colors pair well with French Violet?

French Violet 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 French Violet?

You can download French Violet 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 French Violet?

The hex code is #8806CE. In RGB it's 136, 6, 206, and in HSL it's 279°, 94%, 42%.

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