GREYS

Faded Orchid

#887383

RGB 136, 115, 131 · HSL 314°, 8%, 49% · CMYK 0, 15, 4, 47

Faded Orchid is #887383 in HEX — rgb(136, 115, 131), hsl(314°, 8%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 4%, 47%).

Faded Orchid pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 314°, 8%, 49%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces — as the project's quiet backbone. Reads best alongside white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#887383

RGB136, 115, 131

HSL314°, 8%, 49%

HSV314°, 15%, 53%

CMYK0, 15, 4, 47

Decimal8942467

CSS RGBrgb(136, 115, 131)

CSS HSLhsl(314, 8%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Plumville N120-5

ΔE 1.5 · #857183

Dulux

Who-Dun-It S47C5

ΔE 2.1 · #8B7182

Hallman-Lindsay

Charming Violet 1221

ΔE 2.2 · #8C7281

Kilz

Burgundy Frost LA270-02

ΔE 2.3 · #8C7284

Vista Paint

Charming Violet C-1220

ΔE 2.8 · #8D7280

Valspar

Canton Purple 1003-7B

ΔE 3 · #8B7083

Dunn-Edwards

Muted Berry DE5977

ΔE 3.6 · #91788C

PPG

Velvet Slipper 1046-6

ΔE 4.6 · #846C76

Benjamin Moore

Bonne AF-635

ΔE 5.5 · #7D6B74

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 5.9 · #856A73

Sherwin-Williams

Ruby Violet SW9076

ΔE 6.2 · #9B7E8B

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 6.7 · #8D8089

RAL

Platinum Grey 7036

ΔE 8.9 · #7F7679

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 12.8 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 13.7 · #878787

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 14.9 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral red undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#887383

#738778

Analogous

#827387

#887383

#877378

Triadic

#887383

#828773

#738287

Split-Complementary

#887383

#788773

#738782

Tetradic

#887383

#878273

#738778

#737887

Monochromatic

#342D33

#5E505A

#887383

#AB9CA7

#CEC5CC

Rectangle

#887383

#877873

#738778

#738287

Compound

#887383

#877378

#738778

#738782

Variations

Lighter

#9F8F9B

#B6ACB4

#D4CFD3

Darker

#6C5C68

#4B3F48

#2C242A

Saturation

#807A7F

#877382

#C039A1

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms

Best Uses

walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces

Pairs With

white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.35:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.83:1

Deuteranopia

#887383

#7A7C83

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#887383

#777781

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#887383

#867675

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Faded Orchid gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#A5837D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#887383

Daylight 5500K

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

#9388A2

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.

#50855C

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: #887383;

CSS — background

background-color: #887383;

CSS Variable

--color-faded-orchid: #887383;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'faded-orchid': '#887383' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#887383] text-[#887383]

SCSS

$faded-orchid: #887383;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #887383?

#887383 is Faded Orchid, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #887383 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Faded Orchid?

Faded Orchid works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Faded Orchid?

Faded Orchid pairs naturally with white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Faded Orchid?

You can download Faded Orchid 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 Faded Orchid?

The hex code is #887383. In RGB it's 136, 115, 131, and in HSL it's 314°, 8%, 49%.

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