PURPLES

Pheromone Purple

#8822BB

RGB 136, 34, 187 · HSL 280°, 69%, 43% · CMYK 27, 82, 0, 27

Pheromone Purple is #8822BB in HEX — rgb(136, 34, 187), hsl(280°, 69%, 43%), cmyk(27%, 82%, 0%, 27%).

Pheromone Purple pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 280°, 69%, 43%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#8822BB

RGB136, 34, 187

HSL280°, 69%, 43%

HSV280°, 82%, 73%

CMYK27, 82, 0, 27

Decimal8921787

CSS RGBrgb(136, 34, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(280, 69%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Wild Berry P110-6

ΔE 8.4 · #983FCE

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 46.6 · #243F90

Dunn-Edwards

Cabaret DE5992

ΔE 47.4 · #845998

Vista Paint

Grape Riot K-1237

ΔE 48.7 · #94437C

Dulux

Oriental Rose SB8H5

ΔE 48.9 · #9D64A1

PPG

Royal Lilac 1250-7

ΔE 49 · #835995

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 49.7 · #A03472

Hallman-Lindsay

Crown Jewels 1193

ΔE 49.9 · #946DAD

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 50.3 · #674C87

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 50.6 · #87558C

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 53 · #7B598F

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 53.5 · #1F4992

Sherwin-Williams

Passionate Purple SW6981

ΔE 55.4 · #795484

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 55.6 · #604C7F

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 60.7 · #C6628C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 71.7 · #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

#8822BB

#54B922

Analogous

#3B22B9

#8822BB

#B922A0

Triadic

#8822BB

#B98722

#22B987

Split-Complementary

#8822BB

#A0B922

#22B93B

Tetradic

#8822BB

#B93B22

#54B922

#22A0B9

Monochromatic

#290A38

#581679

#8822BB

#AD4ADE

#CA8BEA

Rectangle

#8822BB

#B92254

#54B922

#22B987

Compound

#8822BB

#B922A0

#54B922

#22B93B

Variations

Lighter

#A53ADB

#B975DB

#D4B4E5

Darker

#6D1897

#4C0F6A

#2C073F

Saturation

#755784

#8722B9

#8D11CA

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

7.02:1

AAA

vs Black

2.99:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8822BB

#3A68BA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8822BB

#4242B0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8822BB

#7C5845

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Pheromone 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

#A546A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8822BB

Daylight 5500K

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

#934BCC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE8ED

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.

#4B9427

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: #8822BB;

CSS — background

background-color: #8822BB;

CSS Variable

--color-pheromone-purple: #8822BB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pheromone-purple': '#8822BB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8822BB] text-[#8822BB]

SCSS

$pheromone-purple: #8822BB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8822BB?

#8822BB is Pheromone Purple, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #8822BB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pheromone Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Pheromone Purple?

Pheromone 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 Pheromone Purple?

You can download Pheromone 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 Pheromone Purple?

The hex code is #8822BB. In RGB it's 136, 34, 187, and in HSL it's 280°, 69%, 43%.

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