PURPLES

Parmentier

#887CAB

RGB 136, 124, 171 · HSL 255°, 22%, 58% · CMYK 20, 27, 0, 33

Parmentier is #887CAB in HEX — rgb(136, 124, 171), hsl(255°, 22%, 58%), cmyk(20%, 27%, 0%, 33%).

Parmentier pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 255°, 22%, 58%. 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#887CAB

RGB136, 124, 171

HSL255°, 22%, 58%

HSV255°, 27%, 67%

CMYK20, 27, 0, 33

Decimal8944811

CSS RGBrgb(136, 124, 171)

CSS HSLhsl(255, 22%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Parmentier S43F5

ΔE 0.7 · #867CAB

Kilz

Belladona RA280-02

ΔE 1.6 · #8A7AAA

Behr

Purple Agate PPU16-4

ΔE 1.6 · #8C7EAF

Benjamin Moore

Purple 1406

ΔE 2.1 · #8A7FAB

Dunn-Edwards

Smashed Grape DE5963

ΔE 3.5 · #8775A1

Vista Paint

Grape Gathering K-58

ΔE 3.7 · #8481AE

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 3.9 · #8673A1

PPG

Purple Rhapsody 1247-6

ΔE 3.9 · #8278AD

Valspar

Purple Phantom 1001-3B

ΔE 4.9 · #917AA4

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Spire 1249

ΔE 6.2 · #746F9D

Sherwin-Williams

Brave Purple SW6823

ΔE 6.9 · #968DB8

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 7.4 · #9B8CB5

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 13.7 · #8B859D

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 13.8 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 21.1 · #8FA4BF

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 26.5 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#887CAB

#A0AB7C

Analogous

#7C88AB

#887CAB

#A07CAB

Triadic

#887CAB

#AB887C

#7CAB88

Split-Complementary

#887CAB

#ABA07C

#88AB7C

Tetradic

#887CAB

#AB7C88

#A0AB7C

#7CABA0

Monochromatic

#403857

#625686

#887CAB

#B3ABC9

#DDDAE7

Rectangle

#887CAB

#AB7CA0

#A0AB7C

#7CAB88

Compound

#887CAB

#A07CAB

#A0AB7C

#88AB7C

Variations

Lighter

#A096BC

#B9B3CB

#D7D4DF

Darker

#695B92

#483E65

#29233B

Saturation

#908D9B

#887CAB

#7353D5

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

3.81:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.52:1

Deuteranopia

#887CAB

#7985AB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#887CAB

#7E7EA6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#887CAB

#838580

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Parmentier 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

#A58A9B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#887CAB

Daylight 5500K

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

#938FC0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#8D9D5E

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: #887CAB;

CSS — background

background-color: #887CAB;

CSS Variable

--color-parmentier: #887CAB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'parmentier': '#887CAB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#887CAB] text-[#887CAB]

SCSS

$parmentier: #887CAB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #887CAB?

#887CAB is Parmentier, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #887CAB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Parmentier?

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

What colors pair well with Parmentier?

Parmentier 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 Parmentier?

You can download Parmentier 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 Parmentier?

The hex code is #887CAB. In RGB it's 136, 124, 171, and in HSL it's 255°, 22%, 58%.

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